- An Australian Cotton Trade Delegation to Vietnam has served to strengthen the relationships between Vietnam’s textile manufacturers and Australian cotton producers. Read more here.
- QFF is working with DAF to set up a peak body for the agritourism sector. QFF CEO Jo Sheppard and QFF and eastAUSmilk Board member, and dairy farmer, Kay Tommerup recently discussed the opportunities agritourism presents for farmers to diversify income streams and form direct connections with consumers. Read more here.
- With the presence of a warmer winter, BoM has indicated that a high fire danger is emerging in southern Queensland. In the event of a natural disaster, primary producers need to have plans in place that will help protect your business, assets, and employees. Learn more about farm business resilience planning here.
- The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is urging irrigators in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin to avoid frustrating delays and to get their water meters revalidated ahead of the predicted October and November rush. Learn more here.
- QFF has made a submission to the Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement, on the Sustainable Liquid Fuels Strategy 2023: Options and Opportunities Paper. Read it here.
- With the 2023 Intergenerational Report highlighting the need for productivity improvements, farmers have welcomed last week’s announcement of a Competition Taskforce to review Australia’s competition policy settings. Read more here.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are seeking submissions by 31 August assessing how opportunities for Australian businesses may have changed under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Lodge your submission here.
- QFF’s Project Manager for Risk, Recovery and Resilience Kerry Battersby has recently spoken with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) about her role at QFF and QFF’s partnership with SQNNSW Drought Hub. Read it here.
- QFF are hiring for a Project Officer, accountable for the delivery of the Queensland Business Energy Savers Transformation Project being delivered by QFF in partnership with the Queensland Government. Learn more about the role and apply here.
- The Australian Pork Limited (APL) team will be in Toowoomba and Murgon on 11 and 12 September respectively as part of an industry roadshow, where they will provide updates on APL outcomes across biosecurity, workforce, sustainability, and more. Register here.
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