- Genetically modified crops provide greater opportunities to grow more on less land, increase crop yields, enhance international competitiveness and reduce agriculture’s impact on the environment. Read the QFF QCL column HERE.
- Potential opportunities to meet the substantial water demand required to support increased agricultural production in both the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs have been outlined in the NuWater Project Feasibility Study, released this week. Details HERE.
- QFF, its industry member Cotton Australia and the New South Wales Irrigators’ Council are encouraging food and fibre producers to share their experiences around securing affordable electricity. For more information and to have your say click HERE.
- QFF President Stuart Armitage appeared on the Today Show this week to speak about the drought crippling our farmers’ livelihoods and devastating families across Australia, watch the segment HERE.
- If you’re a farmer or live in a rural community and are affected by drought, help is available! Details about assistance and support services available are HERE. And if you would like to support Australia’s drought-affected farmers, details on how you can lend a hand are HERE.
- The latest Energy Savers e-newsletter is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events including applications fully subscribed for the next round of Energy Savers audits and stories about dairy hot water and refrigeration efficiency HERE.
- Nurseries are taking up to 2.5 years to complete repairs and reporting an income loss of over $350,000 following a natural disaster. QFF industry member Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) is working with nurseries to reduce this recovery time and improve their resilience. Details HERE.
- The revised Reef 2050 Plan and Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan were released today identifying new actions to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland agriculture through the QFF-led Reef Alliance is leading the way with innovative farming practices – a win for farmers and the reef!
- The Australian Cotton Conference will be held at the Gold Coast from 7-9 August 2018, this event will bring together new and experienced farmers, agronomists and researchers, brands and marketers, students, supply chain partners, industry groups and cotton groupies. Register now HERE.
- The $4 billion Regional Investment Corporation is open for business with low-interest loans for Aussie farmers and co-finance for state/territory water projects. You can find out more information about your eligibility and the loan terms HERE.
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