The "unsettled science" around the amount of vegetation growing in Queensland compared to how much is being cleared has led to new calls from AgForce for a rethink of proposed laws that would make it harder for farmers to grow food. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says the State … [Read more...]
Have Your Say on Australia’s 2021
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wants us to let them know what we need them to gather as useful information in the next National Census due to be held in 2021. The 2021 Census of Population and Housing will be the next in the round of the five-yearly Census and provides critical data … [Read more...]
White Spot Disease Found in Moreton Bay
Results from initial tests carried out in Moreton Bay for White Spot Disease have returned positive results for the virus from crab and prawn samples. The samples were taken at the northern Moreton Bay region near the Redcliffe Peninsula, but results back from the southern Moreton Bay area show … [Read more...]
Mayors Advance a Solution
Mayors from across the downs and South West are putting pressure on the State Government to re-think the proposed vegetation management laws. The Council of Mayors, Darling Downs and South West Queensland Chair, Paul Antonio says it’s time for more consultation and more balance. He says the … [Read more...]
New vegetation laws put Qld’s number one Ag status at risk
A long-lasting solution that delivers good outcomes for both agriculture and the environment is what AgForce says needs to be the outcome of their current battle with the State Government over planned vegetation Management Law changes. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says the new … [Read more...]
AgForce Calls for Facts
AgForce is calling on the State Government to order an independent study into the social and economic impacts of new vegetation management laws after it was revealed last week that none has been undertaken and none are planned. The call follows last week’s meetings and rallies across the state … [Read more...]
Queensland farmers welcome review of national environment law
As hundreds gathered in Charleville today and key centres around the state this week to discuss the State Government’s Vegetation Management Law changes AgForce has welcomed national moves for an 'agriculture specific' review of Australia's national environment law. AgForce General President … [Read more...]
Blueprint to Strengthen Biosecurity
The five-year plan to build the framework for Queensland’s future biosecurity system, to protect the state’s almost $20 billion agriculture industry has been released and follows an independent review of Queensland’s Biosecurity Capability. Minister for agriculture Mark Furner says the … [Read more...]
Week of Rallies to Protest Against Harsh Vegetation Laws
Regional and rural Queenslanders will hold protest rallies across the state this week to voice their opposition to new vegetation management laws that will make it harder to grow food. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says a groundswell of anger was building over the proposed changes … [Read more...]
Reject Them – A United Front from Ag Sectors
A unified Queensland agriculture sector has come together this week, urging the State Government to reconsider its agenda to introduce unbalanced vegetation management laws that will hurt the state’s farmers. Following presentations to the parliamentary committee, the Queensland Farmers’ … [Read more...]
