• 10 September Drought Rate Rebate scheme closing soon

Primary producers have until 30 September 2008 to apply for a rebate of 50 per cent on their paid Local Government rates, under the Drought Rate Rebate scheme administered by QRAA.

September 3, 2008 - Minister announces new TAFE horticulture centre...more

• July 29, 2008 - Training funding assistance for primary producers
  The Federal Government has launched a $26 million scheme to give farmers access to training programs to deal with the impacts of climate change....more
  

• July 28, 2008 - Queensland Biosecurity - Information Paper
  Biosecurity in Queensland began over 150 years ago. In 1855 the first sheep scab inspector was appointed in the Moreton Bay area. Today there are more than 700 Queensland government officers directly working on biosecurity related activities, in collaboration with many others in industry, on properties and in the community...more
  

• July 28, 2008 - Queensland BiosSecurity -Discussion Paper
  Biosecurity is a Queensland Government priority. Our ultimate objective is to develop an internationally recognised 21st century biosecurity strategy in which all Queenslanders are confident that our economy, unique environment and way of life are adequately protected from the full range of pests, diseases and contaminants...more
  

• July 17, 2008
  GREEN PAPER CAUTIOUS ABOUT INCLUDING AGRICULTURE
  The launch of the Australian Government’s preferred Carbon Pollution Reduction
  Scheme (CPRS) Green Paper has acknowledged that agriculture faces huge costs and challenges from an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), according to the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF)...more
  
  

• The 2008 Work Safe Awards entry deadline has been extended.
  The deadline for businesses to submit entries for the 2008 Work Safe Awards has been extended until 5pm on 15 August 2008.
  For more information www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

2006

• Flower Industry flocks to the Gold Coast, Queensland
  Flowers 2006 – The Australian Flower Conference
   
  Flower Growers from around Australia and the world will be flocking to the Gold Coast in August 2006 for the ‘Flowers 2006 – The Australian Flower Conference’.
   
  The Conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise, from 29 August to 31 August 2006.
   
  The objective of the conference is to increase the profitability, profile, growth and technological advancement of the flower industry with a strong focus on providing participants with ideas and concepts that have immediate and practical applications in their business.
   
  The conference’s international and national high profile speakers will provide information on total crop management, breeding & new varieties, marketing & promotion, water and issues confronting the industry’s future.
   
  The organising committee will soon be finalising the agenda for the three-day event.  Days one and two are filled with seminars, workshops, floristry demonstrations and competitions, a trade fair and the highlight of the event, the Conference Gala Dinner.  Industry leaders will host the workshops with all sessions linked to the conference themes. Day three is an optional field/farm tour visiting some of Brisbane’s largest flower growing enterprises as well as a flower research facility.
   
  The Conference will provide an opportunity for growers, propagators, wholesalers, researchers, allied input suppliers and florists to discuss the current issues and opportunities facing the flower industry.
   
  If you are thinking of attending, presenting or becoming a conference sponsor please register your interest by contacting Denyse Corner from the Flower Association of Queensland Inc. on 07 3824 9516 or email denyse.corner@dpi.qld.gov.au
   
  

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