- Australia is fighting a war against waste and plastics are the enemy. Plastic contamination has become insidious, posing significant risks to agricultural soils, wildlife and cattle through ingestion. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Queensland farmers and their communities are one step closer to achieving a vision for the future of agriculture in the state following the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Ministerial Advisory Council (AgMAC) in Brisbane this week. Read QFF’s media statement HERE and listen to QFF President Stuart Armitage’s chat with Western Life News HERE.
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its final report into the retail electricity pricing inquiry this week again highlighting a broken energy system. Read QFF’s media statement HERE and listen to QFF’s Dr Georgina Davis’ chat with Queensland Country Hour HERE.
- QFF, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) are hosting workshops for primary producers and service providers about climate and weather risks, seasonal outlooks and weather forecasting. Register HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia is looking for a new Policy Officer (R&D and Stewardship). This role will assist the Australian cotton industry to prioritise its research efforts and ensure a sustainable future by developing and implementing sound science based policy. More details HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS is celebrating the commitment of its members to innovative and progressive farming practices which safeguard the Great Barrier Reef with Cane to Coast. Check out their remarkable stories HERE.
- Growers in the Lockyer Valley and Bundaberg will have the opportunity to hear first-hand the benefits of using the Federal Government’s Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) at information sessions being held in August. Register to attend HERE.
- This week is National Farm Safety Week designed to raise awareness of farm safety issues and highlight practical steps farmers can take to improve work health and safety on farms. See details on how you can get involved and manage your farm safely HERE.
- Under and over-nourishment are key health issues we need to address with agricultural development. The 2018 Crawford Fund Conference discusses how we can feed our growing population sustainably for good health, register now HERE.
- Monsanto Fund and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) are encouraging Australian cotton growers to nominate local not-for-profit and community organisations undertaking impactful projects for one of 30 $5,000 grants. More information HERE.
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