9 Dec 2019
- Margins continue to be squeezed and profitability is increasingly being challenged with more farm businesses facing financial instability. So, increased funding of the Rural Financial Counselling Service and Legal Aid Queensland is so important. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- The Reef Alliance E-Newsletter Spring Edition is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest news from our partners including Major Integrated Project milestones and weed removal increasing farm productivity. Check it out and subscribe HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS working with KPMG on opportunities in blockchain to explain our sustainable growing practices and quality sugar. Watch this VIDEO to find out how.
- The head of the largest cotton sustainability program in the world, the Better Cotton Initiative, says Australia is leading the globe with its practices and standards for responsible cotton production. Read QFF industry member Cotton Australia’s media release HERE.
- The Australian Government recently announced a new measure to increase the luxury car tax (LCT) refund for primary producers. This new measure is now law and will commence from 1 January 2020. For more information about how this new LCT refund will apply, click HERE.
- Despite significant opposition from the agriculture sector, the Queensland Government’s Reef protection regulations were passed by Parliament, with the new regulations now in force. Producers are invited to attend drop-in sessions in Ayr and Bundaberg this week, more information HERE.
- In its first year of business the Land Access Ombudsman has frequently dealt with washdown and weed hygiene concerns, property damage and access. If you have a land access dispute on your hands, whether one of the above or something different, get help HERE.
- World Soil Day was celebrated last week, raising awareness of the importance of soil quality for human well-being, food security and ecosystems. Check out the Soil and Landscape Grid of Australia which illustrates detailed digital maps HERE.
- The United Nations has announced that 2020 will be the International Year of Plant Heath. The theme is ‘Protecting Plants, Protecting Life’ with the goal of raising global awareness on the importance of protecting plant health. Find more information HERE.
- QFF in partnership with Ergon Energy are holding a short webinar series to increase farmers’ knowledge on Ergon’s electricity tariffs and the upcoming changes that may affect them. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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