Fresh produce sector plan
Last week, Queensland Farmer’s Federation (QFF) member Growcom unveiled a 10-year strategic plan for the Queensland fresh produce sector, Future Fields.
The sector is estimated to be worth in excess of $3 billion annually to the state’s economy.
It’s the state’s second-largest and fastest-growing agricultural industry, and a source of significant employment and wealth creation in many regional communities.
This collaborative project was led by Growcom on behalf of the Queensland fresh produce sector and supply chain, and was supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
Workforce planning tools
QFF in collaboration with Jobs Queensland have developed a suite of free workforce planning tools for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Queensland’s agriculture sector.
Workforce Connect comprises a digital toolkit, workbook and supporting fact sheets and templates.
Workforce Connect can be accessed here: www.qff.org.au/resources/
Women in agriculture
Women and Leadership Australia (WLA) is currently offering professional development scholarships to women across all areas of the agriculture sector.
To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses.
Scholarships of $1000-$5000 are available and applications close 8 September 2022.
Find more information and enquire here: www.wla.edu.au/farmingagriculture.html
Electricity price increases
QFF CEO Jo Sheppard provided comment on the release of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) final determination on 2022-23 regulated retail electricity prices for Queensland which has raised concern for farmers and regional communities.
QFF will continue to work with all levels of government, industry and community stakeholders to find affordable electricity solutions and price certainty.
QLD Agworkforce Summit
The Queensland Agworkforce Summit will be held virtually from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 August 2022.
Join QFF in an interactive, collaborative, online experience bringing together Queensland agribusinesses to discuss workforce issues and strategies to ensure they have a sustainable workforce over the next five years.
QFF and the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance have partnered with Jobs Queensland and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to deliver this Summit.
Find more information and register here: www.qldagworkforce.org.au/
