- With on-farm water utilisation in decline and the number of irrigation businesses falling, deliberate and strategic action from the state government is required to capitalise on available opportunities so irrigators can continue producing high quality food, fibre and foliage. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- To address workforce issues, QFF is partnering with Jobs Queensland to prepare a five-year Workforce Plan for the state’s agriculture sector and is consulting with industry across Queensland with the next workshop in Dalby on Tuesday, 24 August. Register to attend HERE.
- The second round of funding under the Land Restoration Fund is now open. QFF has partnered with the LRF and NRM Regions Queensland to run four workshops and one webinar in August and September explaining the application process and answering questions. Register HERE.
- QFF is working with the University of Queensland’s Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology to get a better understanding of just how hard it is for farmers to manage their bills in the complex energy market, with funding from the independent body Energy Consumers Australia. Read more from Farm Weekly HERE.
- The dairy code has been in place since January 2020 to address the imbalance of power between farmers and processors. The code has been of benefit to dairy farmers and the industry, but there are several key issues that need to be addressed. Read more from QFF industry member, the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation HERE.
- Vaccination remains the best way to keep our communities and businesses open. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has established an engagement hub to help agribusinesses have a conversation with their employees who wish to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You will find resources including factsheets, a communication toolkit and FAQs HERE.
- The Department of Resources has released a directional drilling fact sheet that sets out regulatory requirements for resource authority holders to access private land to carry out directional drilling activities on adjacent land and the landholder rights that apply. More information HERE.
- Every three years, the Australian Government conducts an Independent Regional Telecommunications Review. The National Farmers’ Federation wants to know how your telecommunications services have changed over the last three years to build the strongest case possible for better telecommunications in regional, rural and remote areas. Have your say HERE.
- Are you looking to find out about the Land Access Ombudsman service? Their fact sheet is designed as a quick reference guide to help you understand what we do, how we do it, and how to contact us if you need help. To download and read it, click HERE.
- Join the Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network for a Regenerative Agriculture Symposium addressing land management and ag practices for improved productivity and resilience in the face of climate change in Stanthorpe on 4 September 2021. Register HERE.
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