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Backing the next generation of smart farmers

March 18, 2021

Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said 84 innovative projects aimed at boosting farmers’ agricultural productivity and natural resource management have been awarded funding.…

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Further disaster assistance available to support North Queensland communities

March 8, 2021

Disaster assistance has been made available to assist the recovery of additional communities and primary producers in North Queensland impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran. (more…)

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Farm businesswomen facing financial insecurity highlighted on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021

On International Women’s Day, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has identified financial insecurity as a significant issue for farm businesswomen and released a discussion paper to facilitate pragmatic steps towards a more positive future they can count on. (more…)

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Grant helps secure sugarcane farms and jobs

February 25, 2021

CANEGROWERS has welcomed the announcement of a Federal Government grant for a crucial piece of infrastructure to help Maryborough and Sunshine Coast growers get their sugarcane to Childers for crushing this year (2021). (more…)

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Disaster assistance available for flood-impacted communities in Far North Queensland

February 17, 2021

Disaster assistance is now available for nine local government areas in remote Far North Queensland impacted by flooding brought on by a Tropical Low in late January (2021). (more…)

ICMJ locks in exciting schedule for 2021 Northern Conference

February 16, 2021

Heavy-hitters from across the red meat supply chain are lined up to present at 2021 Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association’s (ICMJ) Northern Conference, to be held in Rockhampton from 7th – 10th of April 2021. (more…)