31 Oct 2016
- The link between communities and agriculture was a key topic of discussion tt the recent Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Conference. See QFF President Stuart Armitage’s QCL column HERE.
- AgForce in partnership with QFF is rolling out 50 one-day, no cost workshops to train landholders in chemical handling safety and the latest pest management techniques. See upcoming workshop details HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has welcomed the appointment of Matt Barwick as the coordinator of the National Carp Control Plan describing him as the ‘carpinator‘. Full statement HERE.
- The ACCC report into the competition and fair trading issues facing the horticulture and viticulture industries has identified a number of areas of concern, particularly about the Horticulture Code of Conduct. See the full report HERE.
- Federal ALP agriculture spokesperson Joel Fitzgibbon has criticised the NFF for being the flag bearer for the government’s planned backpacker tax asking them to work with him to get a better deal for farmers.
- More young Queensland farmers are investing in future of agriculture with QRAA set to approve $100 million in loans start up loans across 300 applicants over the next 12 months.
- The latest Agri Insights research from CBA suggests farmers’ desire to support their industry’s advancement by sharing data generally outweighs concerns about competition from their neighbours. However, not all farmers are sharing…
- See the latest QFF Energy Savers sugar cane and pineapples case study from Bundaberg with a potential 25% energy saving. See the latest agricultural energy efficiency case studies HERE.
- Feedback on the State Government’s planned approach to minimise climate change impacts on local communities and industries is no open. Have your say on the Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy HERE.
- QFF industry member Flower Association of Queensland Inc. (FAQI) has produced a video showcasing their local industry and the importance of buying local flowers. See the video HERE.
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