- A functional and productive water metering system relies on the combined confidence from irrigators, government and local communities. Without this, issues can arise that undermine the integrity of the system that is designed to mutually benefit all stakeholders. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- Queensland farmers and service providers are encouraged to attend workshops about climate and weather risks and seasonal outlooks run by QFF, DTN and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Ayr, Townsville and Ingham next month. Register your attendance HERE.
- Are you a farmer or adviser looking to improve your understanding of digital innovation in the agriculture sector? Join the RJSA and TAFE Queensland for two-day Digital Innovation Workshops in St George and Somerset in November to learn more about agtech solutions that could increase efficiency and productivity. Register HERE, or if you need convincing, check out this VIDEO.
- QFF has partnered with industry members CANEGROWERS, Growcom, and Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland to place industry specific recovery officers in North Queensland to assist farmers like Bruce and Helen Hill who were affected by widespread flooding earlier this year. Watch their VIDEO or read more about the project HERE.
- The QFF Energy Savers team with its members and support from the Queensland Government have now delivered 25 per cent of the Energy Savers Plus Project energy audits and identified 1,968,921 kWh in energy savings amounting to $666,478 in cost savings. Read more HERE.
- Bright sparks are encouraged to attend the Queensland Government’s Renewable Energy Pop-up on 14 November 2019 in Brisbane. Featuring more than 20 exhibitors, including QFF’s Energy Savers team, and the latest information and displays on clean energy products. More information HERE.
- The $1.5 billion Water Efficiency Program is now funding urban, industrial, community, metering, irrigation or farm-related water-saving projects across the Murray–Darling Basin. Check if you’re eligible HERE.
- The New Bores and Dam Desilting Rebate provides farmers of permanent horticulture tree crops with a rebate of up to 25 per cent of the cost to drill a new bore or desilt your dam on your drought declared property. For more information, click HERE.
- The GasFields Commission has produced a comprehensive data report into the Queensland gas industry and its interaction with agriculture. You can view ‘Shared Landscapes’ online as an electronic flipbook or download the chapters HERE.
- With Christmas on its way and many parts of Queensland struggling with drought, consumers are being encouraged to buy from the bush to show their support and play a role in helping to build more resilient farming businesses and rural communities. Support the initiative HERE.
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