28 June 2021
- With the Queensland 2021-22 State Budget handed down last week, it is difficult not to be consumed by the sector’s headline numbers. But what do they tell us? Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- The QFF Microgrids Project e-newsletter is now available! We’re pleased to provide updates on the microgrid project roll out, our latest blog, and media release. We’ve also highlighted microgrid related events, resources, and projects of interest at home and abroad, including our next Community of Interest webinar. Read more HERE.
- Join the QFF Microgrids Project team for a webinar exploring microgrids and how they can be positioned to play a growing role in the future of our energy systems. The webinar will feature guest speaker Scott McGregor, CEO of Birdwood Energy, and will also include project updates and a Q and A session. Register HERE.
- QFF member, Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation is delivering a Digital Activity Monitoring program to provide better health management systems in the industry after successfully securing a $200,000 Digital Transformation Grant through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grant Program. More HERE.
- Herbs can transform an entire meal, but like people, are incredibly versatile so it pays to think about what herbs are most suited to your style and taste buds and get planting those first. Check out a few foodie personality types and the herbs that match those best from Plant Life Balance and the nursery industry HERE.
- From late 2021, a range of proactive measures – including tailored training, grants and loans – will be open to all primary producers without needing a drought declaration across a broad range of agricultural industries. For more information, click HERE or phone 13 25 23.
- The Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 has been updated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland following a review by an industry steering group and will commence on 1 July 2021. For more information and to read the key changes, click HERE.
- The Ignite Ideas Fund Round 8 will open on Thursday 1 July 2021. The Fund, facilitated by Advance Queensland, supports Queensland based small to medium businesses to commercialise highly innovative and new products or services that are at minimum viable product stage or beyond. More information about the Fund and eligibility criteria HERE.
- Applications for 2022 Nuffield Australia Scholarships are now open. Nuffield Scholars have been “bringing the world home” for 70 years, so why not become a part of the organisation and see leading and innovative businesses, identify new best practices and ideas. Scholars receive a $30,000 bursary for a 14-week program. Apply now HERE.
- Register for the first National Feral Pig Action Plan Stakeholder Forum for 2021 on Monday, 5 July 2021. The Forum will focus on management programs being led by, or involving, Indigenous organisations and Traditional Owners to protect cultural and environmental assets, in particular, from feral pigs. Details HERE.
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