- QFF has welcomed the activation of Category D assistance for farmers beginning the recovery process following damage caused by recent floods and cyclones. Eligible farmers can now access grants of up to $75,000. Read QFF’s media release HERE.
- One of the most significant emerging trade barriers will be carbon or emission intensity, with numerous Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms being implemented and Australia’s current measures insufficient to meet incoming legislation globally. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- Molly Blake freely admits that before graduating with an environmental management degree, she had barely set foot on a working farm. Read more about QFF’s Agricultural Extension Program from InQueensland HERE.
- When drought caused the price of hay and feed to skyrocket making cattle expensive to breed, Burnett farmer Chris created a farm stay and has since been able to semi-retire. Read more from Burnett Today HERE and uncover the best farm stays and farm experiences with Airbnb HERE.
- A wine grape producer located in Stanthorpe producing around 16t of grapes per annum on 3.2ha of land could save up to 22 per cent on their energy bills by replacing the current irrigation pump with a more efficient unit. Read the QFF Energy Savers case study HERE.
- Growcom has welcomed an announcement from Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt that growers impacted by drought will have another 12 months to apply for funding from the Australian Government’s On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. Read more from QFF’s industry member HERE.
- ABARES’ latest report confirms that Australia’s farmers are spending significant amounts of time and money on battling pests and weeds. Read the Pest Animal and Weed Management Survey 2016-2019: Land manager survey results report HERE.
- If you own or work for a business that works with or moves material that may carry fire ants in South East Queensland, you may need a permit. You can use Biosecurity Queensland‘s fire ant advice tool, and see the fire ant biosecurity zone maps of South East Queensland HERE.
- Queensland farmers are encouraged to attend the Farm2Plate Exchange run by agritourism experts Regionality from 18-19 May 2021 in the Scenic Rim. The Department of Agriculture will provide a 100 per cent subsidy of event tickets for up to 50 Queensland eligible primary producers. Eligible farmers can find more details and express their interest HERE.
- Join the National Fruit Fly Council for the National Fruit Fly Symposium from online 4-6 May, 2021. The event is designed to progress discussion on critical fruit fly issues and identify priorities for building future national success. More details and register HERE.
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