- Join QFF on National Agriculture Day, Friday, 17 November, for a breakfast event as we explore how technology can enable agriculture to meet the challenge of producing food, fibre and foliage in a world of efficiency, sustainability and traceability. Secure your ticket here.
- QFF are currently seeking host agribusinesses for two work placement programs, the AgTech Officer Placement Program, and the Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program. Expressions of interest for these programs close on Friday, 6 October and Friday, 13 October respectively. Learn more about QFF’s workforce initiatives here.
- Craig Saunders, a St George cotton grower, is one of the first farmers to use a $50,000 grant awarded upon completion of a Farm Business Resilience Plan, to fund his conversion from siphons to bankless irrigation. Craig discusses his experience with the program in this short video.
- QFF is working with industry to establish a peak representative body for agritourism in Queensland to support the future growth of this important sector. QFF is currently seeking expressions of interest from agritourism stakeholders to provide input into the development of the peak body and from agritourism and primary producers who may be interested in membership once established. Learn more and express your interest here.
- QFF corporate partner Sparke Helmore Lawyers will be sharing their insights on key legal issues facing agribusiness in FY24 and beyond throughout October. Some of these topics include workplace health and safety, property issues, industrial relations and carbon credits. Watch this short video to learn more.
- Skills Insight are seeking people with experience in the agriculture sector to provide input into how an agricultural apprenticeship could work at upcoming workshops in Longreach and Toowoomba on Tuesday, 31 October and Thursday, 2 November, respectively. Register here.
- The new Producer Costs and Prices Survey Report from the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has revealed a severe rise in production and operating costs for horticulture growers, with less than half of Australian respondents selling at a profit.
- eastUASmilk have commented following the decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to indefinitely delay their final findings on the proposed acquisition of Saputo milk processing plants by Coles as they continue to receive information from Coles and Saputo. Read more here.
- From 1 July 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will introduce the Biosecurity Protection Levy. If you’re an agriculture, fishery or forestry producer, DAFF want to hear from you as they design the Biosecurity Protection Levy. Provide feedback here by Friday, 13 October.
- The Far North Queensland Mastering Cotton Forum is taking place in Atherton on Thursday, 5 October. This highly anticipated event is a must-attend for cotton growers, agronomists, consultants, and anyone with a passion for cotton. RSVP here.
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