Ahead of the 2020 State Election, the Queensland Horticulture Council (QHC) has launched its roadmap for horticulture and action plan to reinvigorate rural and regional Queensland – A Green Spring in Queensland. (more…)
Category: News and Views
Seasonal worker funding package welcomed
Growcom has welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of a new $1.1 million funding package to get more seasonal workers onto farms across Queensland. (more…)
Clock is ticking on Queensland border exemptions for farmers
The Queensland Government is leaving the state’s farmers and agricultural workers in limbo again as current border exemptions for agricultural workers end on 22nd September 2020. (more…)
Green light for drought relief projects in Queensland
A new, high-priority drought relief project is progressing in the Flinders Shire Council, with funding approved to flow under the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Extension. (more…)
Highly regarded Workplace Essentials workshops return to Queensland
Growcom will deliver a series of free workshops and webinars throughout Queensland from late-August to help agricultural businesses reduce risks and increase efficiency and compliance. (more…)
Mackay-Whitsunday aquaculture projects to net up to 1000 jobs
The Mackay-Whitsunday region is a step closer to becoming a major Australian aquaculture hub with $257 million of investment by leading national seafood company Tassal Group set to create up to 1000 jobs. (more…)