🗣️ Members of AgForce's Policy and Media and Community Engagement teams have been in Canberra at the National Farmers' Federation Staff Summit. The summit provides an opportunity for professional development and networking with staff from NFF members organisations. 🗣️

Tell us about wild dogs on your property by filling in a survey run by the National Wild Dog Action Plan and Meat & Livestock Australia 📝 okt.to/s8dq1V

#everyfamilyneedsafarmer #sheep #beef #cattle

Calling northern Aus beef producers! 📢

Help CQUni understand what motivates beef farmers to use genetic tools in their herds by completing a survey. This research will help CQUni develop successful extension programs in this area

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#beef #cattle

AgForce are 10 weeks out from using a federal court process to try and stop an impending environmental & economic disaster in the GAB.

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Donate 👉 okt.to/8uSxyY

#savetheGAB

As of 20 May, a fire ant biosecurity zone has been established and broadscale eradication treatment has begun within a 5km radius of the 80 nests found at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre 📢

More at okt.to/lGOrNd

🚨 New fire ant detection in Meringandan West, Toowoomba 🚨

Two suspect nests were located by the Program’s odour detection dog team on 14 May. The team was in the area conducting surveillance as part of compliance tracing activities.

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As the disconnect between urban and rural lives widens, so does the chasm in our understanding of where our food and fibre originate 🌾🌱🥩

Read more from our article in The Australian Farmer 👉okt.to/q8kupg

#everyfamilyneedsafarmer #AgricultureEducation

The AgForce team had a great time at the QLD State Sheep Show last weekend 🐏

A big congrats to Angus Knox for taking out the AgForce Merino Sheep Young Judges competition! Jackson Wood came in 2nd place, with Edward Beggs placing 3rd. Thanks to all who entered 👏

#sheep #wool

🧐 Friday Fun Fact 💭 Surprising facts about our incredible and much loved world of agriculture 🌾🌱🐄🐏

#australianagriculture #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #queenslandagriculture

AgForce membership doesn’t cost, it pays! 👏

Find out more about the benefits of membership 👉 okt.to/CBWUie

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A major virtual fencing trial aimed at improving drought resilience for north Qld graziers operating remote rangeland enterprises is now underway 💦

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#everyfamilyneedsafarmer #grazingcows #queenslandagriculture

The GAB is too precious to leave to chance 💧💧 Help us save the GAB by donating at okt.to/8uSxyY

#savetheGAB #savethegreatartesianbasin #everyfamilyneedsafarmer

The Farmfest Field Days in Toowoomba are coming up on 4-6 June 2024 🧑‍🌾

Don't miss out on the chance to explore an extensive array of products, including premium farming equipment from AgForce's Corporate Partner, Harberger!
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Oakey fire ant update 🚨 Come along to an info session focused on efforts to protect Oakey & surrounding areas from fire ants.

📅 Thu 16 May
⏰ 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📌 Oakey Cultural Centre, 68 Campbell Street, Oakey

RSVP today - email [email protected]

#queenslandagriculture

In central, southern inland or south east Qld? Register now for our seminars about seasonal forecasts and what they mean for producers.

📅 Where and when: Emerald (21 May); Dulacca (22 May); Dalby 23 May

Register at: okt.to/KbPkam
 
#everyfamilyneedsafarmer

Our latest podcast episode features Dr. Robert Horvath, an infectious disease physician & microbiologist. Dr. Horvath sheds light on the pressing issue of Q Fever & shares insights on the current state of research & vaccination efforts 💉

Tune in 🎧 okt.to/nQic50

The Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek should use her power to bring Glencore's GAB proposal back in for proper consideration.

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#savetheGAB #everyfamilyneedsafarmer

NFF and AgForce held a press conference at #beef2024 last week to take a stand against the Biosecurity Protection Levy, calling on the Fed Govt to #ScraptheTax and #KeepFarmersFarming . With the levy bill set to enter the Senate tomorrow, we urge senators to vote against it.

AgForce has developed a sign to help raise awareness of the threat to the Great Artesian Basin 🪧 Please print and put up these signs to help us spread the message about the GAB far and wide!
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You can also donate at: okt.to/lL1DCV

#savetheGAB

AgForce has strongly opposed the Australian government’s policy position to ban the live export of sheep by sea and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with industry’s peak bodies and the farming organisations around Australia, to continue this fight.
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