- The Queensland chicken meat industry has been reeling after Baiada’s snap decision to close its Ipswich processing plant, dealing a $150 million blow to growers. QFF industry member QCGA statement HERE.
- Nominations are open for the 2017 Reef Alliance Awards that celebrate participants in the Australian Government Reef Programme and Reef Trust Initiative. Entry forms HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the State Government’s investment of another $2 million to assist farmers with irrigation and natural resource management. QFF statement HERE.
- The Lower Burdekin Groundwater Strategy Project Discussion Paper has been published and is open to feedback until 29 September. Discussion Paper HERE. Have your say HERE.
- QFF industry member Cotton Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Queensland Government that previously unallocated water from the Gulf water catchment will be made available for agriculture. Media release HERE.
- Farmers in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Catchments will benefit from six new extension trainees from Mossman to Gympie, supported through the Reef Extension Work Placement Initiative. QFF media release HERE.
- In the latest QFF Energy Savers video case study, Lower Burdekin Water explains how it reduced energy consumption by 40% by adding variable speed controls a 130kW fixed speed pump. Video HERE.
- QFF industry member the Flower Association is hosting its inaugural Australian Flower Festival on 18 September to coincide with Australian Flowers Week. Details HERE.
- Australian Women in Agriculture is providing seven student scholarships and three Future Farmers Network member scholarships for the 2017 AWiA Conference. Details HERE.
- Central Highlands Development Corporation has premiered a short film showcasing the region’s agriculture and innovation of its producers. Media release HERE. Watch the video HERE.
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