- Tickets for Canegrowers’ 2025 Sugar Cubed Conference are now on sale. Hosted at the Royal International Convention Centre from 27-29 April, at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds, this two-day event will dive into the theme Growth for Generations, focusing on the innovations and collaborations needed to secure a sustainable, thriving future for the sugarcane industry. Read more here.
- Cotton Australia met with the Indian Consul General last week for discussions on AgTech and trade as Australia seeks improved Indian market access for its cotton exports. Read more here. Cotton Australia also met with the Hon Ann Leahy, Minister for Local Government and Water, to discuss the proposed National Water Agreement (NWA). Read more here.
- The Queensland Government is developing Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Future. QFF and Agritourism Queensland are engaging in the consultation process and are advocating for the opportunity of agritourism to be included as a strategic priority for the future of tourism in Queensland. Have your say here by February 28.
- Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) will be hosting its 2025 National Conference in Brisbane from 19-21 February. The event will bring together growers, retailers, suppliers, state association members and other important stakeholders from around the country to strengthen and celebrate the Greenlife sector. Register here.
- A participant in the QFF delivered EnergySQ program has praised the cost savings and efficiencies identified by the program, encouraging all eligible farmers to get involved. Learn more here. With the program ending soon, farms in the Southern Downs, Western Downs, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim regionals should consider learning more and registering here for a free energy audit.
- The National Farmers’ Federation has announced the appointment of Troy Williams as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 March 2025. Read more here.
- QFF continues to advocate for access to reliable and affordable energy for Queensland agriculture, having recently made submissions to the Queensland Competition Authority and the Australian Energy Regulator regarding tariff structures. Read more here.
- A Senate committee is currently examining the National Organic Standard Bill which aims to regulate the sale of organic products within Australia. Read more here.
- A dynamic lineup of industry leaders will headline 2025 in Brisbane on 18-19 February. Find the full program lineup and purchase your tickets here.
- Last week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Investment Strategy, a roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities. Read more here.
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