- Cotton Australia have recently released a video discussing traceability in the cotton industry, explaining why it is a priority for brands and retailers, the impact of global regulations, and how Australian cotton is working to meet these expectations. Watch it here.
- Canegrowers have published an article discussing the impact of the United States’ tariffs from the perspective of the Queensland sugarcane industry. Read more here.
- Dr Terry McCosker OAM, Founder and Managing Director of CarbonLink, recently spoke on ABC Radio National about the importance of soil health and the benefits of soil carbon for plant and animal health, and farmers’ bottom lines. Listen here (from 16:05).
- Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) discuss the importance of training for farm productivity and workforce retention, including the SmartAg Queensland program and its role in making training easier to access, more targeted, and more useful. Read it here.
- Join QFF, Canegrowers and QFVG for a special AgTech and Innovation Breakfast event in Mareeba on Thursday, 29 May 2025 as part of northern Australia’s largest field day event, FNQ Field Days. Get tickets here.
- Actioning the National Food Security Preparedness Green Paper should be a priority for the next Australian Government, involving all levels of government and consumer perspectives. Read more here.
- Queensland Nursery and Garden Industry (NGIQ) is now Greenlife Industry Qld (GIQ). This change unites the organisation with its interstate counterparts, strengthening their collective voice and advocacy for the greenlife sector. Read more here.
- BDO Australia explain what the Australian agriculture industry needs to know about the Australian Government’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive. Read it here. The R&D Tax Incentive registration deadline of 30 April 2025 for the year ending 30 June 2024 is fast approaching. Contact BDO to learn how they can support your agribusiness with the R&D Tax Incentive.
- The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed the Federal Coalition’s $1 billion funding announcement for councils, including $500 million for regional and rural councils to maintain and improve local roads, and called on Federal Labor to match the commitment. Read more here.
- Tickets are on sale for AgXchange Australia 2025, the National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship event bringing the entire agricultural supply chain together on the Gold Coast from 23-25 September. Register here.