- QFF has teamed up with Enzen Australia and National Narrowband Network Company for an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) digital farming project which will plant smart meters and sensors on farms to grow resilient and profitable agribusinesses. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- Australian athletes are currently taking to the track and field and diving into the pool at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. As Aussie spectators cheer on our sporting stars, they should pause to remember our farmers who are also kicking goals. 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 will commence consultation with industry from August 2021 beginning with a workshop in Nambour on Tuesday, 3 August. Register to attend HERE.
- Join the QFF Microgrids Project team for a webinar exploring microgrids and how they can be positioned to play a growing role in the future of our energy systems. The webinar will feature guest speakers Adam Eberwein from EarthSpark International, Scott McGregor of Birdwood Energy, and will also include project updates and a Q&A session. Register HERE.
- Tickets for the 2021 Australian Cotton Collective in Toowoomba are on sale now! The Collective will be held from August 24th-26th 2021, and will bring Australia’s cotton industry together for a series of informative speaker sessions, panel forums and a trade show. More information and purchase your tickets HERE.
- While Australia agriculture has been doing its best to wrestle with disruptions caused by COVID-19, we’ve also been subject to a series of surprising signals from the Morrison Government on farm labour. Read more from QFF industry member Growcom HERE.
- A new on-farm biosecurity app has been developed by Biosecurity Queensland to assist visitors manage and understand biosecurity risks before they enter agricultural properties. For more information about ‘Farm Check-In’ and to install the app, click HERE. And read more from QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis HERE.
- Better support for graziers, growers and manufacturers to drive economic growth and ensure local urban water supplies remain sustainable into the future is a step closer with the Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment process. QFF is advocating for the agriculture sector as part of the advisory group. Details HERE.
- Last chance to nominate individuals and businesses who have made outstanding contributions to the protection of our agricultural industries and the health of our animals, plant and people for a 2021 Australian Biosecurity Award. For more information and to nominate a biosecurity champion, click HERE.
- Business owners, machinery operators, and other workers working near powerlines should take actions to work safely near powerlines. Before you get onsite, plan ahead and check the location of powerlines with the Look up and Live app. Download the app HERE.
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