New technologies make sense for multicrop farmer
Supported by funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Programme, Ben Poggioli has been able to implement new technologies to minimise the application of pesticides to his productive area. READ MORE.
Smartcane BMP tells story of environmental stewardship
CANEGROWERS: Chairman Paul Schembri has shared his journey through the Smartcane BMP accreditation process in a 10 minute Virtual Bus Tour Video.
Youtube video HERE.
Barrier Reef Minister releases reef regulations paper
The Palaszczuk Government’s reef regulations discussion paper released this month highlights the need to ramp up progress on water quality targets, according to Minister for the Great Barrier Reef, Steven Miles. READ MORE.
Media Statement HERE.
Discussion paper HERE.
Only the right kind of regulation will help the reef
Queensland Farmers’ Federation: The Queensland Government’s recently released discussion paper proposing a broadening of regulation in the reef catchments has once again raised the important question of balancing the perceived success and realities associated with regulatory schemes of this nature. READ MORE.
QFF President’s column HERE.
QFF Media release HERE.
New FBA program for grain growers
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc: FBA is seeking expressions of interest from Central Queensland grain growers, located in the Fitzroy Basin region for a number of new programs. READ MORE.
CQ Grain Growers are encouraged to send through an expression of interest HERE.
Major Local Project Brings Hundreds of Ideas Together
More than 500 reef water quality ideas were gathered at the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project (WTMIP) creativity workshops in Innisfail and Tully on 2 and 3 March. This project is funded by the Queensland Government. READ MORE.
Healthy soils, healthy crops, healthy Reef
Department of Environment and Energy: Mackay district cane farmer Simon Mattsson talks about improving water quality in the Great Barrier Reef by improving the quality of the soil.
Youtube video HERE.
$5M on better nutrient practices for M’boro cane farmers
Fraser Coast Chronicle: Maryborough cane farmers will receive part of $12.8 million for new practices to help improve the resilience and health of the Great Barrier Reef. READ MORE.