9 July 2018
- Long-term planning is necessary to ensure the best agricultural land remains available for food, fibre, foliage and increasing fuel production. This land is rare and irreplaceable, and we must stop taking it for granted. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Last week marked two years until the end of transitional and obsolete electricity tariffs. From 1 July 2020, many of the tariffs that were specifically designed to meet agricultural needs will be phased out. QFF media statement HERE.
- Mallawa Irrigation Ltd has taken over ownership and management of the St George channel scheme from SunWater this week and become the first significant Local Management Arrangement (LMA) in Queensland. QFF media statement HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance: ‘Reliable Five’ is now available. Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including cane growers and their innovative farming practices, the Reef Extension Practitioners Forum and the Great Barrier Reef Restoration Symposium. More HERE.
- Reef Extension Program graduate Eilis Walker shares her experience working with North Queensland Dry Tropics in Townsville and working with the northern beef industry to improve productivity, profitability and environmental sustainability. More HERE.
- QFF industry member Pork Queensland is urging producers to consider their finances and opportunities for support as many face challenging times due to the depressed market for pig meat combined with high feed costs. More HERE.
- The Australian Government is conducting the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review. Have your say about telecommunications services in rural, regional and remote Australia by completing this SURVEY, making an online submission HERE or attending a community consultation meeting HERE.
- New outbreaks of red imported fire ants have been detected at Murrarie, Thorneside and Hope Island in South East Queensland. Everyone has a biosecurity responsibility and must play their part or risk one of the world’s most invasive species ruining the way of life for all. More information HERE.
- Only 3% of Queenslanders work on farms, but more than 30% of workplace deaths happen on them. To improve on-farm safety, Work Place Health and Safety Queensland would like to know what you think about agriculture safety in Queensland. Share your thoughts HERE.
- Nominations are now open for the 2018 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards to celebrate and applaud the outstanding achievements of those making a significant contribution to Australian Agriculture. Apply now HERE.
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