- Canegrowers has established a petition calling on Wilmar Sugar and unions representing mill workers to resolve their long-running pay dispute by allowing the Fair Work Commission to decide a fair and reasonable outcome. Sign it here. Canegrowers have welcomed last week’s announcement from the Liberal National Party of Queensland to strongly support Mossman cane growers if they win the election this October. Read more here.
- The cotton industry is looking for growers to join the Australian Rural Leadership Program, starting in June 2025 and running for 15 months. If you’re leading teams on your farm or in your community and want to make a bigger impact in the industry, this is a great opportunity. Learn more here.
- The EnergySQ program has recently helped a Lockyer Valley stone fruit grower by providing detailed estimations on the financial and operational implications of upgrading farm equipment. Read more here.
- The Australian Government has released a discussion paper to test policy ideas in relation to the operation of the Nature Repair Market. Have your say here by Monday, 30 September.
- The Queensland Rural Debt Survey 2023 is now available after being tabled in the Queensland Parliament. This survey plays an important role in shaping government and industry policy relating to primary production enterprises in Queensland. Read more here.
- The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring 2024 shows increased risk of fire for large areas of Queensland. Read more here. Producers are encouraged to revisit their fire season preparedness. Learn more here.
- Queensland’s Department of Resources have opened consultation on the CSG-induced subsidence management framework. The framework establishes a process to manage and reduce the impacts of subsidence on agricultural land. Have your say on the framework here by 23 September.
- The Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program is a Queensland Government funded program, delivered by QFF, which connects extension professionals with host agribusinesses or NRM organisations to assist farmers in the Great Barrier Reef catchments. Learn more and apply here.
- Last week’s release of the Climate Change Authority’s Sector Pathways Review has confirmed the current challenges raised by industry regarding Australian agriculture’s transition to net zero. Read more here.
- Members of QFF’s peak body memberscan now 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! Learn more here.
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