- Are you at Beef 2024? If so, come say hello to the QFF team at site W95. We’re here to celebrate every industry, every plate and every person that supports and is part of the Queensland agriculture sector. Thank you to our site sponsor Sparke Helmore Lawyers.
- QFF’s ‘Save the Great Artesian Basin’ e-petition sponsored by Robbie Katter MP calling on the Queensland government to put regulations in place to protect the GAB from CCS is now closed. Thank you to the more than 12,000 Queenslanders that signed the petition to show their opposition to CCS in the GAB and support for the Queensland Government to step up and protect the Queensland component of the GAB. Read more here.
- The cotton industry remains on the front foot when it comes to sustainability. The 4th Environmental Assessment, a comprehensive independent assessment of the environmental performance of Australia’s cotton industry, has been released with results revealing significant gains for the cotton industry, and further areas for the industry to focus on to continue improvement. Read more here.
- National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke visited Burdekin canegrowers last week to better understand the policy pressures and opportunities facing Queensland’s sugarcane industry. Peak sugar industry body, Canegrowers’ Chairman Owen Menkens has demanded urgent action from state governments as the threat posed by fire ants grows following the discovery of nests in Oakey.
- Agribusiness Connect is now offering grants up to $50,000 to support innovative projects that align with circular economy principles. Projects can be focused on optimising waste reduction, improving resource efficiency, or introducing sustainable practices into a business’s operations. Applications close 31 May 2024 – Apply here.
- Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) have published an article on their recent appearance before the Queensland Supermarket Inquiry Committee and the complexity of communicating the challenges impacting a sector as varied as horticulture. Read it here.
- Telstra have extended the date on their 3G network closure by two months to allow people more time to upgrade their devices. The 3G network will now close on 31 August 2024. Read more here.
- Do you know a group, organisation or individual who goes above and beyond in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases? Nominate them today for an Australian Biosecurity Award. Nominations close 10 June 2024.
- Agriculture continues the way when it comes to emissions reductions. A new research report released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has shown that the Australian red meat and livestock industry has reduced its net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 78% since 2005. Read more here.
- The Australian Government will host the Sustainable Ag Summit in the Darling Downs later this month. Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt will join more than 150 farmers, peak agricultural body leaders, departmental staff, and others for the summit on emissions reductions and sustainability. Read more here.