- At a time when Queensland farmers are struggling to remain productive and profitable, any further repercussions associated with a biosecurity outbreak, be it plant, animal or now human with COVID-19, would be debilitating. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- Katie Johnson learned that working in extension could feel like being a modern Sherlock Holmes-inspired soil detective during her year working with Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee through the QFF Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program. Read more about her experience HERE.
- QFF is looking for a Workforce Planning Project Officer to join our team! The role will lead and participate in the development, implementation, facilitation and delivery of the Queensland Agriculture workforce planning initiatives. Applications close on 14 October, 2020. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
- With COVID-19 front of mind for so many, we still need to stay prepared for a season of natural disasters no matter where we are in the country. QFF corporate partner Telstra has detailed the tech you need in your disaster kit to stay connected. Details HERE.
- The introduction of legislation that protects Queensland farmers from environmental nuisance complaints is long overdue. The Queensland Government needs to do what it can to protect farmers’ ‘right to farm’. Read more from QFF corporate partner Holding Redlich HERE.
- Ahead of the 2020 State Election, the Queensland Horticulture Council has launched its roadmap for horticulture and action plan to reinvigorate rural and regional Queensland – A Green Spring in Queensland. Read more HERE.
- Queensland’s border arrangements for the agricultural industry and its workers have been extended. Agribusiness, commercial fishing and food manufacturing are considered essential activities. Exemptions may be granted to a person considered to be a “specialist worker”. More HERE.
- The Queensland Government has announced a new funding package to encourage eligible Queenslanders to meet short-term labour shortage demands in agriculture allowing our farmers to continue supplying fresh produce. Details HERE.
- Farmers and businesses in south and central west Queensland can now bid for 4,545 megalitres of unallocated groundwater from the Western Great Artesian Basin. Expressions of interest close 30 November 2020. More information HERE.
- The Regional Wellbeing Survey is open again and aims to support research that improves the wellbeing and quality of life of people living in rural and regional Australia. Have your say on how your community is changing, to your health and your wellbeing HERE.
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