MITEZ ‘Sector Challenges’ Forum & Networking Event, 26 October Knowledge Broker, Dr Rachel Hay attended the MITEZ ‘Sector Challenges’ Forum – Water, Logistics & Energy recently where she got the chance to hear from key decision makers across the North West. The forum and presenters provided an update on key
Future Drought Fund Public Consultation Future Drought Fund The $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF) provides $100 million each year for drought resilience initiatives that help farmers and rural communities prepare for the impacts of drought. Funding is guided by a Drought Resilience Funding Plan which is reviewed every 4
It was fantastic to hear Senator Murray Watt’s announcement this week at the National Farmers Federation Conference around a 12-month funded extension for all eight drought hubs. This means we have more secured time to continue delivering the on-ground activities and programs we have started. It’s great timing because the
TNQ producers gain deeper understanding of rangelands and cropping management through sponsorship opportunity Visiting the Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance farming area Visiting the Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance farming area Crops for gluten free weetbix Corn for South Korean tacos TNQ Drought Hub staff and producers being hosted by
TNQ Drought Hub hosts Future Drought Fund representatives on regional road trip Mackay landholder Jason Bradford talking about the improvements done to the property Sandringham Wetlands Sandringham Wetlands Mackay landholder Jason Bradford talking about the improvements done to the property Mackay landholder Jason Bradford talking about the improvements done to
Grazing Business Roadshow, 10 – 20 October Six grazing business roadshows were held this month by Gulf Savannah NRM to help identify and start working through grazing business challenges. Representatives from the TNQ Drought Hub, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Rural Flying Doctor Service, Rural Financial Counselling Service &
Burdekin AgInspiration Program Inspires the Next Generation Home Hill State High School students at JBS Townsville Home Hill State High School students at JBS Townsville Home Hill State High School students at Port of Townsville Home Hill State High School students at North Queensland Fresh Home Hill State High School
Governance Essentials graduates take home enhanced leadership skills and better understanding of committee responsibilities Congratulations to our Governance Essentials participants who graduated last week. The program aimed to equip participants with a better understanding of management committee duties and responsibilities, boost their confidence, and enhance their leadership abilities as part
Node Stakeholder Future Planning Workshop, 16Â October With the release of the Productivity Commission report on the Future Drought Fund last month, the hub held a Node stakeholder workshop in Cairns to continue planning for the future of the hub. Each partner shared their own strategic goals on drought resilience, their