6 Jan 2020
- QFF has welcomed a recent report into disaster preparedness and planning for a possible future flood event affecting the Paradise Dam in the Burnett River system. Read the QFF media statement HERE.
- With the number of biosecurity interceptions showing no sign of reducing, we must maintain vigilance and continue to remind everyone that they have a general biosecurity obligation and a role to play. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- As farm businesses are capital intensive, often asset rich and have limited options for alternative sources of finance, it’s imperative that farmers receive financial advice and assistance from their banks during times of difficulty. More from QFF HERE.
- As we reflect on last year, check out the most clicked ’10 Things’ of 2019! Take a look back over the year and relive the agricultural moments that mattered most to you HERE.
- The Queensland Government’s new sugarcane farming regulations took effect on 1 December 2019. What does that mean for growers? QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has unravelled the new Reef regulations HERE.
- After a year of negotiation, peak industry body for Queensland horticulture and QFF industry member Growcom has welcomed the amended Moreton Water Plan which will give Central Lockyer farmers a modern water management system to help grow their businesses in 2020. Read Growcom’s media statement HERE.
- For anyone in immediate risk from bushfires or simply wanting to better prepare for the impending storm season or future disasters, QFF industry member Growcom provides a Natural Disaster Toolkit with practical advice, pre and post event checklists and links to useful resources. Download it HERE.
- Farmers and small agribusinesses finding it difficult to tap into overseas markets can now apply for assistance under the Federal Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters grants program. Applications close on 28 February 2020. More information HERE.
- Is your family using quad bikes over the school holidays? Experience and riding safely is one thing, but how prepared are you for the unexpected? Make sure you’re ride ready before heading out with the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Ride Ready Challenge HERE.
- Next Gen’s Case IH Step UP! Conference is back in 2020 and will be held over two days, 24 – 25th March 2020 in Bundaberg Queensland and will address topics such as precision farming, agricultural engineering and technology, innovation, research and development. Register now HERE.
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