- Solar energy can play a role in driving on-farm energy and water productivity but farmers face challenges in installing solar generation assets on farm and feeding excess energy back into the grid. QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF, its industry member Cotton Australia and the New South Wales Irrigators’ Council are encouraging farmers to share their experiences around securing affordable electricity. Have your say by completing the online survey HERE.
- Drought affected farmers will receive additional assistance to help sustain their farming businesses. QFF media statement HERE. The Queensland Government has also commissioned a review of the Drought Program to improve resilience and assistance for farmers in future droughts following continued advocacy by QFF. Details HERE.
- QFF’s Ross Henry recently spoke to 4ZZZ’s Brisbane Line about drought affected farmers in Queensland. Check out the interview HERE. Farmers can find help HERE, details on how you can lend a hand are also available HERE.
- Hop on board QFF industry member CANEGROWERS’ Virtual Bus Tour and celebrate the innovative farming practices farmers are using to protect the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. Check out the video HERE.
- The Australian Cotton Industry came together for the recent 2018 Australian Cotton Conference. The event was an opportunity for the industry to explore a wide range of issues, ideas and opportunities from a multitude of standpoints. Read the wrap up HERE.
- The National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program has confirmed detections of fire ants in Obum Obum and Moorang which are outside the current fire ant biosecurity zone. If you see any suspect ants or nests, please take a photograph and submit via Biosecurity Queensland’s online report form HERE or call 13 25 23.
- A new website had been created to publish the Australian Government’s strategy and guidelines to assess, manage, monitor and improve waterquality in Australian waterways. Check it out HERE.
- Did you know that more than 70 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2001? Share your views about quad bike safety with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland by completing a confidential 15 minute SURVEY by Monday 3 September.
- The ATO has developed a tailored toolkit for small businesses to help them get it right this tax time, with information about keeping good records, small business tax concessions and business expenses. Download your tailored toolkit HERE.
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