AgForce has welcomed the extension of the Farm Household Allowance to provide additional short term relief for drought-affected farmers and is eager to work with the Federal and State Governments on an enduring, long-term drought policy. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says the … [Read more...]
News for Farmers Tipped for This Week
The Federal Government has found some added support for struggling farmers in the wake of the recent listening Tour - An extra $30 million worth over the next four years, and it’s likely to be announced early this week. After touring drought-stricken areas in Queensland and NSW, Prime Minister … [Read more...]
Labour hire licence applications closing soon
Today is the last day Labour hire providers have to apply for a licence, under the Government’s new labour hire laws. The Department of Industrial Relations has received more than 2300 applications for a labour hire licence and more than 350 had been granted since the new labour hire licensing … [Read more...]
Scientific Panel to Examine the “Full Picture” On Vegetation Management
AgForce has welcomed the establishment of an expert panel of eminent scientists to help the Australian beef industry examine vegetation management measures for the mutual benefit of agriculture and the environment. The scientific panel - which meets in Brisbane for the first time this month - … [Read more...]
New Cattle Surveillance for Producers
A new project managed by Animal Health Australia (AHA) and supported by Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) – will be trialing a new approach to collecting data on animal health, to support trade and production in the grass-fed beef sector. Cattle Council’s CEO, Margo Andrae says by the end of … [Read more...]
Rock Melons – Please
The Queensland rockmelon industry is ready to bounce back, as the North Queensland season kicks in and growers are keen to spread the message that Queensland rockmelons have not been affected by the recent listeria outbreak in New South Wales. To that end Minister for Agricultural Industry … [Read more...]
Vegetation Law changes-The Politics
The new tree clearing and Vegetation Management Laws have passed in the Queensland Parliament despite opposition from the LNP, KAP and One Nation. The State Government says the vote delivers on a major election commitment from Labor. Natural Resources Minister Anthony Lynham says the reforms … [Read more...]
Dark day for Queensland Agriculture
The controversial Vegetation Management Laws have passed state parliament overnight. The sweeping changes to tree clearing laws was passed in a fiery session of the House the bill passed along party lines. Natural Resources Minister Anthony Lynham says the changes return the ban on land … [Read more...]
Just the Start
AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says today’s rally by thousands of farmers and their supporters outside of State Parliament in Brisbane says the protest new vegetation management laws is just the start. He says the Labor Government had best get used to farmers demanding a fair … [Read more...]
Protest Shows Farmers Resilience
George St. Brisbane was a sea of broad brimmed hats and green shirts this morning as hundreds of farmers joined with supporters to protest at the State Government’s proposed changes to vegetation Management Laws. The AgForce organised Rally saw farmers and supporters form across the State … [Read more...]
