- Last week’s National Farm Safety Week aimed to raise awareness of farm safety issues across Australia and ensure that farmers, workers and other people on farm are not exposed to health and safety risks. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- To address workforce issues, QFF is partnering with Jobs Queensland to prepare a five-year Workforce Plan for the state’s agriculture sector and will commence consultation with industry from August 2021 across Queensland in Nambour, Dalby, Emerald, Tablelands, Ayr and another location to be confirmed. Agribusinesses are encouraged to register HERE and attend.
- Join the QFF Microgrids Project team for a webinar exploring microgrids and how they can be positioned to play a growing role in the future of our energy systems. The webinar will feature guest speakers Adam Eberwein from EarthSpark International, Scott McGregor of Birdwood Energy, and will also include project updates and a Q&A session. Register HERE.
- Today as you read this, there is no more dangerous workplace in Australia than a farm. More than one in five workers who died at work, worked in agriculture. We make up just 2.6% of the Australian workforce but account for 21% of workplace deaths. Read more from QFF industry member Growcom HERE.
- Cotton Australia invites you to secure tickets to the 2021 Australian Cotton Industry Awards dinner. The Awards dinner will be held in conjunction with the 2021 Australian Cotton Collective on the evening of Wednesday, 25 August 2021 at Picnic Point Function Centre, Toowoomba, Queensland. Purchase your tickets HERE.
- Industry scientists and growers have worked on the mystery of Yellow Canopy Syndrome (YCS) since it first appeared in 2012 but despite all the effort, major questions remain and more work is needed. More from CANEGROWERS HERE.
- The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation is calling on those committed to strengthening the future of their region to be part of a national network of leaders, formed through participation in the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders Program. For more information to get involved, click HERE.
- Farmers across Australia are being urged to complete the Australian Bureau of Statistics‘ Agricultural Censuswhen they receive it from July. Data collected in the survey provides insights on the role of agriculture in Australia and will be used to inform policies, infrastructure, service delivery and investment. Details HERE.
- Join the Department of Home Affairs for a free information session about visa options for employing workers in regional Australia in Gladstone and Hervey Bay on the 28th and 30th of July. Registrations close on Tuesday 27 July 2021. Details HERE.
- Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism is exploring the future of agritourism and opportunities to showcase Moreton Bay’s local produce to visitors with an agribusiness breakfast on Thursday, 19 August. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
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