- Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers have provided commentary on the claim that supermarkets are encouraging growers to oversupply produce to drive down prices. Read more here. The Federal Government has since confirmed it will impose new obligations on large supermarket chains to treat their suppliers fairly. Read more here.
- Work has commenced on a traceability research project driven by Cotton Australia to scope possible technical options for a solution to better trace Australian cotton through the supply chain. Read more here.
- Buyers of rural properties need to be careful that they obtain appropriate advice from their accountant or solicitor before determining in what name or names an acquisition will be made. QFF corporate partner Sparke Helmore Lawyers have written an article on what you need to know about this process. Read it here.
- The renewable energy industry, communities and government will come together in the Western Downs on 10 July to discuss what the renewable energy transition means for the region. Learn more and register here. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) are advising policymakers that the debate around Australia’s energy mix must come back to the people and land it impacts following the Federal Opposition’s announcement of their nuclear energy plan. Read more here.
- The race is on to get Mossman’s cane crush underway, following confirmation the State Government would invest up to $6 million towards the cost of transporting the cane south to MSF’s Mulgrave Mill. Read more here.
- Want to save on fuel? Mobil are currently running their Refer a Friend special offer. Refer a friend and you’ll both receive $250 when they fuel up with a Mobil Card. Available until 26 July 2024. Learn more here – terms and conditions apply.
- The NFF’s immediate past President Fiona Simson was elected the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Vice President last week in Rome. Read more here.
- Through the National Soil Action Plan, the Australian Government has invested in four Queensland based soil projects, including a mapping tool to show the state’s soil carbon sequestration potential. Read more here.
- QFF has welcomed the Queensland Government’s investment of up-to $32 million over four years to deliver more capping and piping activities in the Great Artesian Basin. Read more here.
- Grant funding of up to $50,000 is now available to eligible organisations to deliver new or existing events and activities that will help the horticulture industry to be more sustainable, resilient, competitive, and prosperous. Learn more and apply here. Applications close 5pm on Friday, 28 June.
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