7 June 2021
- Queensland’s agricultural sector has an established history of managing its waste streams effectively. At the forefront of these efforts, are the drumMUSTER and ChemClear container and chemical collections. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column and get involved in the upcoming agvet chemical collections HERE.
- A Bundaberg mixed farming enterprise growing sugarcane, rockmelons, tomatoes and macadamia nuts could reduce their energy consumption by 31 per cent and lower carbon emissions by 25.5t after implementing the recommendations of their Energy Savers audit. Find out how HERE.
- The Australian cotton industry recently opened its doors to stakeholders and critics in a genuine attempt at engagement and reflection at an event in Brisbane. The 2021 Cotton Open House gave attendees a snapshot on the Australian cotton industry and the opportunity to speak to growers, researchers, and supply chain representatives. Read more from Cotton Australia HERE.
- While agriculture generally, and horticulture in particular, present huge potential for growing our way out of the economic and employment losses from COVID-19, we need to be careful in scaling our machine otherwise we risk throwing it out of balance. Read more from QFF industry member Growcom HERE.
- Farmers and other small businesses can now form collective bargaining groups to negotiate with suppliers, processors and retailers, without first having to seek ACCC approval in most cases. For more information, click HERE.
- Recent solid rainfall across Queensland means five local government areas are no longer in drought, bringing the drought-declared area of Queensland down from 67.4 per cent to 65 per cent. See the drought declaration map HERE and more information about drought assistance HERE.
- The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is hosting ‘Groundwater Net workshops’ in Cecil Plains and Chinchilla this week, on the 8th and 9th of June. Landholders are encouraged to attend to find out more about what is happening with the groundwater systems in their areas. To reserve your place, send an email HERE.
- Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the review of the Mary Basin water plan which covers parts of the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Gympie region. Get involved and have your say on the proposal to replace the Mary Basin water plan HERE.
- New changes to the bifenthrin chemical permit under the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program mean South East Queensland turf farmers can now spend less time and money on fire ant treatment. More information from Biosecurity Queensland HERE.
- Rising container prices, logistics challenges and political upheaval in key export markets are creating barriers for Australian farmers. Join the Export Council of Australia, Western Union Business Solutions and Telstra, for a webinar on 15 June, 2021 exploring the importance of data and how digitising it can be used in agtech and the supply chain. Register HERE.
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