- Primary producers impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are encouraged to report impacts via the Queensland DPI Agriculture Disaster Impact Survey.
- Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) have showcased some of the incredible women working in Queensland horticulture as part of last week’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Read their stories here.
- Canegrowers has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a new National Food Security Strategy, while urging the Government to go beyond studies and deliver a clear national feedstock strategy to unlock the potential of biofuels to position Australia as a leader in sustainable energy. Read more here.
- Queensland producers are seeking ‘right to farm’ protections following a rise in nuisance complaints as urban sprawl encroaches on existing use agricultural land. Read more here.
- Telstra have provided some advice to customers about how they can stay connected if they have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Read more here.
- The 2025 Australian cotton industry awards are open with growers and industry figures encouraged to nominate themselves or someone else to acknowledge and celebrate the innovation, excellence and sustainability that Australian cotton is known for around the globe. Learn more and nominate here by 2 April.
- Tickets and exhibitor positions are now available for the 2025 Queensland Garden Show, organised by Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ). Taking place at the Nambour showgrounds from 11-13 July, the show is Queensland’s premier gardening event and will showcase the biggest range of plants in Queensland in one place. Read more here.
- Applications for Round 4 of the Growing Workforce Participation Fund are now open, offering grant funding up to $200,000 for projects that boost workforce participation. Learn more and apply here. Applications close at 5pm on 30 April 2025.
- The bee-killing parasite varroa destructor mite has been detected in Queensland for the first time. Read more here. Report suspected varroa mite and learn more about signs and symptoms of the pest here. Meanwhile a leading virologist is working with Australian Pork Limited to produce an effective vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) with up to 30% of the state’s piggeries now impacted. Read more here.
- Applications are now open for the National Farmers’ Federation’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. This unique initiative connects and empowers leaders to elevate their careers, expand their networks, and drive meaningful change within the industry. Learn more and apply here.