- QFF and our project partners at the University of Southern Queensland are conducting a survey to gather information that will help us evaluate industry drivers, motivations, barriers, and willingness to participate in carbon/biodiversity income diversification schemes. Complete the survey here.
- QFF are hiring for a Project Officer for our new Queensland Business Energy Savers Transformation Project. The role involves ensuring the delivery of quality energy audits. The successful applicant will bring an understanding of energy use on-farm including the relationship with irrigation water, production, and the energy-water nexus. Learn more here.
- Last week QFF made a submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water on the National Hydrogen Strategy Review Consultation Paper, discussing the impact a clean hydrogen industry could have on the decarbonisation of Queensland agriculture. Read it here.
- In the event of a natural disaster, primary producers need to have plans in place that will help protect your business, assets and employees. Business continuity planning helps you consider risks, develop your response to a disaster, organise adequate insurance and determine what is needed to be operational post-disaster. Learn more about how the Farm Business Resilience Program can support your farm business resilience here.
- To help provide additional solutions for their regional customers, QFF corporate partner Telstra is now working with Starlink to provide voice and fixed broadband services in remote and hard to reach places using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity. Learn more here.
- Queensland’s agricultural exports reached a record high of $12.51 billion last financial year, up 16.8 per cent or $1.79 billion on the year prior. View the data for yourself here.
- The Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner is seeking your feedback as part of a review to ensure that electricity transmission and renewable energy developments deliver for communities, landholders and traditional owners. Have your say here by Sunday, 1 October.
- QFF member Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ project delivery arm Growcom is working alongside horticultural farms in the Great Barrier Reef catchment to enable businesses to become Reef Certified. Read more here.
- In a study of global significance, the Farming for the Futureresearch program has collected data from 130 Australian grazing and cropping enterprises with insights showing a mostly positive relationship between natural capital and farm business performance. Read the preliminary findings here.
- QFF members can save on Mobil fuels available through a growing network of Mobil branded and 7-Eleven service stations. With zero card fees and great savings, add a Mobil Card to your wallet today and start saving. Register here.
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