- Better informed decision making would enable Queensland agriculture to reach its full potential. So, QFF with support from EY, has proposed the development of a Queensland Agriculture Production Planning Tool. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- QFF is looking for a Microgrid Project Officer to join our team! The role will assist in managing a new Microgrids project across Queensland and New South Wales working with farmers, project partners and other energy and agricultural stakeholders. For more details and to apply, click HERE.
- QFF, Cotton Australia, Reaqua Solar Pumping and Constructive Energy invite you to a webinar on 19 August exploring the opportunities of microgrids in agriculture. We want to increase knowledge on the types of microgrids, how they may work and opportunities for agriculture. Register HERE.
- Tahlia Kinrade loved every minute of her time as a Trainee Extension Officer at Burdekin Productivity Services through QFF’s Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program. Read more about her experience with the program and working with farmers HERE.
- QFF has partnered with AutoTender to give farmer members free access to their Wholesale Pricing and Automatic Tendering platform. Choose any vehicle make or manufacturer and let the power of their fleet dealer network go to work for you. They also offer a sell your car service to get more money for your trade in! Sign up HERE.
- Do you have an innovative solution to better manage and control some of Australia’s most invasive priority established pest animal and weed species? The Australian Government’s Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions competitive grant round is now open for applications. Apply HERE.
- The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ latest Turf ‘n’ Surf podcast explores why Queensland agribusinesses need a workplace health management plan and what happens when a seasonal worker tests positive to COVID-19. Listen HERE.
- Expressions of Interest for consideration to receive funding from the Gladstone Regional Council‘s Gladstone Region Drought Appeal close soon! Farmers in the region are encouraged to apply before Wednesday, 19 August HERE.
- Bring the country to city this year with 10 days of Ekka Online! ‘Meet a Farmer’ takes you into the lives of Queensland’s producers while the famous Strawberry Sundaes will be on offer to support medical research and the state’s strawberry growers and dairy industry. The fun continues this week HERE.
- Researchers from the University of Tasmania have created a survey to better understand the concerns and preferences of landholders in Queensland regarding voluntary conservation programs and mining operations. Have your say HERE.
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