5 Nov 2018
- QFF has called the referral notice, handed down last week by the Queensland Government directing the Queensland Competition Authority to investigate the state’s irrigation schemes, a ‘mixed bag’ for Queensland’s irrigators. QFF media statement HERE and QCL story HERE.
- The Queensland Competition Authority has begun a review into irrigation prices for SunWater and Seqwater’s water supply schemes for 2020 – 2024. Workshops will be held in areas where there is sufficient interest, please register HERE.
- Cyclones are part of the farming landscape in Queensland and as the cyclone season begins this month, farmers are looking at their risk management tools to manage uncertainty and maintain business viability. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF Project Manager Ross Henry spoke to RN Breakfast about a QFF project developing insurance products for farmers to protect them against the impacts of natural disasters as cyclone season begins. Take a listen HERE and for more information click HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance: ‘Reliable Five’ is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including the 2018 Reef Champion Awards finalists, enhanced extension coordination and the Resilient Reefs project HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to a bold, green and grower-led future for Queensland northernmost sugar mill. Details HERE.
- The Draft End of Waste Code for the use of biosolids is now available for public consultation. Read the Draft Code HERE and have your say about resource recovery opportunities in Queensland HERE.
- The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is hosting the 2018 AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on National Agriculture Day, 21 November 2018. Purchase your tickets HERE.
- The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is going on the road next month to discuss the latest research, trial findings and innovative technologies for sugarcane production and what it all means at an on-farm level. Register to attend HERE.
- Nominations for the 2019 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open! Nominate a biosecurity champion committed to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that uphold it HERE.
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