1. Flood-affected producers
Producers who experience losses or damage to their property are encouraged to fill in QFF’s Natural Disaster Impact Survey to help the Queensland Government and industry quickly assess the regions for financial recovery assistance.
Keep records of any impacts, including date-stamped photos. This will inform eligibility for assistance as each natural disaster event is a separate claim. Producers will need to assess and document damages and losses from this event to submit a claim once Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements are activated.
2. Drought forums postponed
The Warwick and Dalby Drought Forums, set for 18 and 19 May, have been postponed due to the flooding.
New dates are:
Warwick – 15 June 2022
Dalby – 16 June 2022
More info to come shortly.
3. Ergon Energex partnership
QFF has partnered with ErgonEnergy & Energex to offer farmers belonging to any of QFF’s 20 industry members a 50 per cent co-contribution a maximum of $500 to match the funds for installing up to 10 rotamarkers on their properties.
4. Early bird registration
Early bird registration is now open for the Queensland AgWorkforce Summit on 3 – 5 August 2022. You can save $50 per registration during early bird so act fast! For more info, go to the Summit website.
5. AgTech Roadmap
Consultation has opened on an AgTech Roadmap for Queensland to drive digital and technological transformation of Queensland’s agriculture sector. The roadmap will be created through collaboration and input from stakeholders across the AgTech network, including industry, business, research organisations and government.
6. Taste farm life on the school hols!
The Qld Gov has launched a new marketing program that encourages families to Taste Farm Life and visit/stay at Queensland farms. The program is designed to educate consumers about farm life and also support revenue diversification for the emerging agri-tourism sector. Head to qld.gov.au/tastefarmlife to learn more.
7. Drought developments
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Local Drought Committees (LDCs) recommended the drought revocation of another six shires and one part-shire after a good wet season in some areas.
Balonne Shire Council, part of Flinders Shire Council, Maranoa Regional Council, Murweh Shire Council, North Burnett Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, and Quilpie Shire Counci are no longer drought declared.
8. FMD has been detected in Indonesia and it is critical that Queensland farmers are vigilant. If you suspect the presence of this disease you must report it to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or contact the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. More information about FMD is available on the Biosecurity Queensland website and from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
