- The peak industry body for the sugarcane industry, Canegrowers has welcomed the Queensland Treasurer’s support for the development of a domestic biofuels industry. Canegrowers says it’s now time to move from talk to action. Read more here.
- Cotton Australia have released their Federal Election Priorities here and have used the recent Bayer Grower of the Year Field Day in Dirranbandi to speak with Queensland cotton farmers about the key issues they are considering ahead of the election. Watch the video here.
- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Green Paper on National Food Security Preparedness which underscores key issues facing Australia’s food production system and supply chain.
- Ahead of the Federal Election, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) are calling on all parties to show more consideration for the impacts of industrial relations and compliance policies on the horticulture industry. Read more here.
- QFF’s Crisis Communications Training project is taking expressions of interest from farmers and industry to attend workshops, supported by Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers and Canegrowers, scheduled for Rockhampton (15 May), Sunshine Coast (21 May) and the Burdekin (19 June). Read more and express your interest here.
- Australia’s Trade Minister has confirmed trade talks with the EU will resume after the Federal Election. Global trade uncertainty has fueled the development, with the NFF encouraging the EU to pursue a more liberalised deal than the one proposed in 2023. Read more here. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) have emphasised the importance of market diversity amid the current tariff climate. Read more here.
- Tickets and exhibitor positions are now available for the 2025 Queensland Garden Show, organised by Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ). Taking place at the Nambour showgrounds from 11-13 July, the show is Queensland’s premier gardening event. Read more here.
- Ahead of the federal election the Coalition has pledged to establish a Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF) of $20 billion to fund more regional health care, childcare and infrastructure. Read more here.
- The Queensland Government has secured hosting rights for Global AgInvesting, the world’s premier conference for agricultural investors, cementing Queensland as the preferred investment gateway into Australia and surrounding regions. Read more here.
- If you are a Telstra customer and need support with low signal or congestion issues after the closure of our 3G network, visit this website. You can learn more about Telstra’s regional products, coverage and service here.
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