The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is calling on the state government to extend its election commitment of a 50 per cent reduction in irrigation water charges for horticulture growers to all irrigation customers of Sunwater, Seqwater, Local Management Authorities (LMA) and other water providers. (more…)
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Reef Champion Awards finalists announced
A cane grower reducing nitrogen use, a grazier undertaking erosion repair work, a cross-industry practice change project, and trailblazing reef extension officers are among the finalists in the 2019 Reef Champion Awards. (more…)
QFF commends state government on water plan accreditation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has commended the Queensland Government for becoming the first and only state to have all its Murray-Darling Basin water resource plans accredited by the federal government. (more…)
New data sheds light on groundwater in the Upper Burdekin
Fresh new elevation data relating to groundwater resources in the Upper Burdekin is set to benefit north Queensland’s farmers, businesses and communities. (more…)
Basin Plan gives dairy and rice security
Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud is reassuring dairy and rice producers the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will give them greater certainty and security. (more…)
$1.5 billion for water saving projects in the Murray-Darling Basin
The $1.5 billion Water Efficiency Program kicked off on July 26 2019, with additional socio-economic criteria for water saving projects and water infrastructure upgrades. (more…)