- QFF has welcomed investments in regional communities and biosecurity included in the 2024-25 Queensland State Budget, while noting the need for more details on certain announcements. Read more here.
- As part of their Geared Up Growers pilot program, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) are hosting a number of in-person Negotiation Tactics Masterclasses, supporting growers to build their business skills. Find a full list of the upcoming dates and locations here.
- The Energy Information Service for Landholders is a new phone information service available for Queensland farmers to assist with on-farm energy enquiries and matters related to the energy transition. The phone line is supported by a new website, the Queensland Ag Energy Hub, which provides a range of resources to help farmers find energy efficiencies. Read more here.
- eastAUSmilk have expressed disappointment in the low opening prices recently announced for milk solids, encouraging dairy farmers who are off contract to shop around and compare prices from all processors. Read more here.
- Last week the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) addressed the House of Representatives Standing Committee’s public hearing into live sheep exports. Read more here. A grassroots petition campaign to #KeepTheSheep has already received more than 50,000 signatures. Add yours here.
- The RACQ’s Unworthy Roads Survey is now open, offering you a chance to have your say on the Queensland roads you think need upgrading. Learn more here and take the survey by 3 July 2024.
- Last week Queensland Parliament passed amendments to transform the GasFields Commission Act 2013 to establish Coexistence Queensland under the newly named Coexistence Queensland Act 2013. Read more here.
- Discover leading innovations in the grains sector at the AgTech and Logistics Hub’s 2024 GRDC GroundUp Showcase Day in Toowoomba on Thursday, 29 August. A range of cutting-edge tech will be on display, from artificial intelligence for on-farm decision-making to grain-grading transformation and alternatives to traditional synthetic inputs. Learn more and register here.
- Are you an innovator with research, IP or a revolutionary new idea to build drought resilience in Australian agriculture? Applications are now open to commercialise drought resilience innovations through the Drought Resilience Commercialisation Initiative. Learn more here and apply before 12 July 2024.
- Host applications are now open for the 2025 intake of the NFF’s AgCAREERSTART program. Employ a young Australian to work on your farm for 10-12 months and share your skills, knowledge, and industry insights as a farm-host. Learn more and apply here.
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