6 Mar 2017
- The white spot disease (WSD) outbreak in Queensland’s prawn industry is a reminder of our sector’s vulnerability when exposed to exotic pests. Biosecurity remains the highest priority for agriculture. QFF column HERE.
- QFF industry member Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has reiterated its support for a voluntary ‘Fair Milk Price Logo’ to help consumers directly support the Qld’s dairy farmers. Press release HERE.
- State Parliament has failed to pass amendments to the Sugar Industry Act to force arbitration between Wilmar and Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL). CANEGROWERS continues to support an On-Supply Agreement.
- The Bundaberg region has been drought declared with cane and crops suffering from low rainfall and heatwaves. See the Agriculture Minister’s Media statement HERE.
- The Queensland Government has implemented a $100 million Back to Work package to provide up to 8000 job opportunities for regional job seekers for the next two years. Details HERE.
- Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a case of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) in a greenhouse cucumber crop in Bundaberg. ABC news article HERE.
- More than 2,300 submissions were made to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) draft proposal. The changes are expected to be debated in parliament in mid 2017. ABC article HERE.
- Did you see the latest edition of the ‘Reef Alliance’s ‘Reliable 5’? View updates HERE. Sign up for Reef Alliance updates HERE (form at the bottom of page).
- Do you have an innovative idea or practice that could help the reef? Check out the expressions of interest for innovative water treatment systems and agricultural management approaches run by the Office of Great Barrier Reef.
- Are climate controlled ‘smart houses’ the future of Australian horticulture? See ABC’s Landline profile on how this new technology could shielded against the effects of climate change. Profile HERE.
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