- The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has published their Review of the Australian Government Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan and discussion paper here. QFF made this submission to the department last year as part of the consultation process.
- With the world sugar price hitting a record high earlier this year and a range of new opportunities for sugarcane feedstock in the emerging bioeconomy, QFF member CANEGROWERS are optimistic for the 2023 season. The race is now on to get Queensland’s 30 million tonnes of cane cut and crushed by the end of November. Read the full media release here.
- QFF corporate partner Mobil are here to help our members stay fuelled. 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.
- As we come to the end of Queensland Small Business Month, now is the perfect opportunity to review your business practices. QFF Industry Workforce Advisor Kym Wessling is available to help your agri-enterprise identify workforce challenges and potential solutions. Contact Kym here.
- A $5 million funding support package is being delivered to north-west Queensland communities affected by recent floods. The funding is being delivered through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and will support disaster recovery, as well as targeted mental health and wellbeing services. Learn more here.
- Australian Pork Limited CEO Margo Andrae has raised concerns with Senate Estimates regarding the threats and intimidation tactics being used by animal activists targeting farmers and agriculture more broadly with activists pretending to be plumbers to gain access to her office. The Today host, Karl Stefanovic, has backed calls for increased protection for farmers who no longer ‘feel safe’ against animal activists. Read more here.
- Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the Department of Energy and Public Works’ Sustainable Liquid Fuels Strategy – Options and Opportunities Paper by Wednesday, 23 August 2023. Learn more and have your say here.
- QFF corporate partner, Telstra, are featuring the latest 5G advancements and innovations in digital agriculture, as well as providing an offer on Telstra Go Repeaters for QFF members. Read the update here.
- NSW Farmers are seeking to capture grower responses to questions about contracts, market imbalance and the perception of where the power lies in the poultry meat industry. Chicken meat farmers and interested stakeholders are encouraged to complete the Grower Survey on Improving Poultry Meat Market Transparency.
- One of the first tractors built in Australia has been repatriated from the United States and is now on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. This model is considered to have played a pivotal role in revolutionizing Australian agriculture. Read more here.