Queensland Farmer - People . Passion . Provenance

Produce protection for Queensland apple and pear growers

May 7, 2021

Queensland apple and pear growers will be able to access $1.5 million in grants to purchase protective netting. (more…)

Tariff tool to help manage farm electricity costs

May 4, 2021

A new tool developed by CANEGROWERS is helping sugarcane growers make informed decisions about electricity tariffs for the coming financial year. (more…)

Sweet! Citrus canker eradicated from Oz

April 30, 2021

After a three-year effort, citrus canker (caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) has been eradicated from Australia. (more…)

Biosecurity essentials: orchard harvest outputs

April 30, 2021

Using good on farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases and minimises the risks they pose to your business. This applies at all times of the year, but particularly so during harvest. (more…)

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$75,000 grants for farmers impacted by recent floods and cyclones

April 30, 2021

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the activation of Category D assistance for farmers beginning the recovery process following damage caused by recent floods and cyclones. (more…)

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Extraordinary assistance for Queensland’s disaster-impacted primary producers

April 30, 2021

Primary producers across Queensland hit by recent floods and cyclones can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to support their recovery journey. (more…)