- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS has welcomed news Wilmar and QSL have signed a cane supply agreement, ending their long running sugar industry dispute.
- Queensland farmers are leading the way for supply chain innovation to reduce on-farm waste and market rejected produce. View case studies in QFF’s column HERE.
- Our state’s egg producers are in a good place with domestic egg consumption on the rise and new export opportunities on the horizon according to QFF industry members Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP). ABC article HERE.
- Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is calling for Aussie super funds to stop ignoring the farm boom and invest in rural agriculture. Article HERE.
- Central Highlands & Woorabinda have been revoked of drought bringing Queensland’s drought declared area down to 66.27%. Extra dollars are available for drought-affected farmers looking to recover. Farmer Disaster Support HERE.
- Gatton vegetable farmer Anthony Staatz of Koala Farms has been named AUSVEG Grower of the Year at this year’s Hort Connections conference. QFF industry member Growcom was proud to participate as co-host to the event in Adelaide.
- Did you see the latest edition of the ‘Reef Alliance’s ‘Reliable 5’? View updates HERE. Sign up for Reef Alliance updates HERE (form at the bottom of page).
- Register now for the Farming Together National Forum 2017 on 6 June to meet expert farmers and get ‘hands on’ advice from farm service specialists. Event flyer HERE. Complete farmer application HERE.
- The Safe Work and Return to Work Awards are back to recognise organisations and individuals who keep workers safe. There’s categories to suit everyone and $2000 up for grabs. Entries close 23 June. Learn more HERE.
- QFF thank QCL for supporting Queensland Diaryfarmers’ Organisation’s (QDO) ‘I buy branded milk’ campaign. See which milk brands support dairy farmers HERE.
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