- Queensland’s environmental regulator has rejected Glencore’s carbon capture and storage project’s Environmental Impact Statement confirming the grave concerns raised by the QFF and other industry bodies. In the absence of federal policy, The Queensland Government must now take a leadership role and implement regulations to protect the GAB from any future CCS proposals in Queensland. Read more here.
- Cotton Australia has launched a data dashboard to transparently report Australian cotton information across a range of metrics including production, yield, quality, and social and environmental sustainability. Read more here.
- The Federal Government has released further details of $63.8 million announced in the 2024-25 Budget to support the reduction of emissions in the agriculture industry and contribute to the whole-of-economy transition to net zero. Read more here.
- Join Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and guest panellists, including QFF, this Friday, 31 May for an online discussion on assessing business risks, options to reduce those risks, and communicating with your insurer. Register here for the Know your Risks, Know Your Options Webinar.
- Mitsubishi Motors partnership with QFF is driven by a shared commitment to building a better future for Queensland agriculture. Through QFF’s partnership with Mitsubishi Motors, members of QFF’s peak body members are eligible for National Fleet pricing with Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage, including for the All-New Mitsubishi Triton. Read more here.
- Are you a Queensland-based business with a solution for the agrifood sector to reduce waste? If you’re ready to trial, validate and commercialise your solution, you may be eligible for a grant up to $50,000 through AgriBusiness Connect’s Circular Economy Program. Learn more and apply here by Friday, 31 May 2024.
- Federal grants are now available for successful applicants to contribute to developing, implementing, and improving traceability systems for Australian agricultural industries. Learn more and apply here by 1 July 2024.
- Australian farmers are the backbone of our economy, but they are often at a disadvantage when it comes to contract negotiations. QFF corporate partner Sparke Helmore Lawyers have shared an article discussing unfair contract terms and what farmers need to know. Read it here.
- The Australian AGinvestment & Sustainability Summit is a first-of-its-kind event in Australia taking place in Brisbane on Thursday, 29 August 2024. By connecting agriculture, ESG and finance the summit will address pressing issues facing Australian and global agriculture production systems. Learn more here.
- Following interstate detections of avian influenza, Queensland poultry owners are urged to be vigilant and ensure effective biosecurity practices are in place. These detections are not the strain of avian influenza that is causing concern overseas. Read more here.
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