- Queensland farmers stand to benefit from actions that reduce carbon emissions. But it is only with strong leadership and a clear pathway that we can maximise this opportunity and ensure a bright future for the environment and the state’s agriculture sector. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE and hear more from QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis’ interview with ABC Rural for the Queensland Country Hour HERE.
- Tell us about your electricity tariffs and we’ll give you a $40 gift voucher! Queensland and New South Wales farmers are encouraged to participate in a QFF, University of Queensland and Energy Consumers Australia research project aiming to better understand how you consider and choose electricity tariffs for your agricultural operations. Get involved HERE.
- Join University of Queensland Masters in Energy Studies student Mathew Thomas and the QFF Energy Savers team for an online workshop at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 13 October about hydrogen production and use on farm, and the opportunities and challenges this may present for irrigators. Register HERE.
- Calling all Tablelands small and medium agribusinesses! Join QFF and Jobs Queensland at Atherton on Tuesday, 12 October for an Agriculture Workforce Plan industry consultation session. Register now HERE. Agribusinesses and farmers are encouraged to complete an online survey about workforce planning. Have your say HERE.
- The Queensland sugarcane industry recently crossed the half-way mark of the 2021 harvest. While some districts have cut more than 50 per cent and some are yet to reach that point, this industry is about 14.6 million tonnes into a crop estimate of 29.4 million tonnes. Read more from QFF industry member CANEGROWERS HERE.
- The cotton industry celebrated World Cotton Day last week and Australian cotton farmers optimistic about the future with good demand, as buyers increase their support amid the emergence of new international markets. Read more from Cotton Australia HERE.
- Farmers interested in agritourism are encouraged to attend a Department of Agriculture and Fisheries workshop to help develop the idea and put in place a plan to make it happen. Take a two-minute self-assessment survey to make sure you’re workshop ready and register HERE.
- Dial Before You Dig has finished its digital transformation, launching a new delivery platform ‘DBYD NextGen referral service’, which includes real-time dig and enquiry activity dashboards. More details HERE.
- Applications are now open for postgraduate Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Animal Science, and Food Science and Technology programs at the University of Queensland. Most programs are available in external delivery mode and are the perfect opportunity to upgrade your academic and professional skills from anywhere in Australia. Contact UQ Future Students to discuss your study options.
- Australian Institute of Company Directors scholarships are available to support emerging and experienced female directors in regional, rural and remote Australia. The first round of the program is offering 30 full-fee scholarships to undertake the Company Directors Course and 24 full-fee scholarships to undertake the Foundations of Directorship program. Details HERE.
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