8 May 2018
- The energy crisis continues to have viability and profitability ramifications for Queensland farmers. Governments should treat electricity as the fundamental need it is – not as a cash cow at the expense of our sector’s international competitiveness. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- The unchanged vegetation management laws enacted by the Queensland Government last week will have a devastating effect on Queensland’s agricultural sector and its reliant regional communities. QFF media statement HERE.
- The Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has announced the government has reached agreement with Labor to deliver the entire Murray Darling Basin Plan. The return to a bi-partisan approach to the Basin Plan is something QFF has been pleading with politicians to do for some time. QFF Media statement HERE.
- The NSW Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC), QFF and its industry member Cotton Australia have commissioned research into options to provide better access to, and more affordable, energy for farmers in Queensland and New South Wales. Combined media statement HERE.
- The latest Energy Savers e-newsletter is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events including energy and water productivity in Bundaberg and how to apply for an audit in the extended Energy Savers program HERE.
- QFF’s Dr Georgina Davis recently spoke to Western Life News about the winners and losers of Queensland’s energy crisis following a report commissioned by QFF industry member CANEGROWERS. Take a listen HERE.
- The ACCC has released its final dairy inquiry report. Its key recommendation is that a mandatory code of conduct be introduced to improve contractual arrangements between dairy processors and farmers. Read more HERE.
- The GasFields Commission has released a reference guide providing a clear picture of Queensland’s petroleum and gas industry including its size, contribution to the economy, water usage and other useful information. Read the reference guide HERE.
- Better Internet for Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (BIRRR) has released an nbn Myths and Facts Sheet to confirm and combat some commonly held beliefs about the nbn in the bush. Check out the Myths and Facts Sheet HERE.
- ARTC is in the process of developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Inland Rail Gowrie to Helidon and Helidon to Calvert projects and is holding a series of community consultation events to gather feedback. Session times and more information HERE.
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