New Regional Manager for Darling Downs and Power line safety Webinar recording available
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More than 220 people attended the 2024 Bayer Grower of the Year Field Day at Tyunga Farms, Brookstead where they heard from the Roellgen’s as well as from the AgriRisk High Achievers - the Skermans who also farm on the Darling Downs.
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Cotton Australia recently hosted a webinar featuring powerline safety expert, Glen 'Cookie' Cook. During the session, he addressed the risks associated with equipment near powerlines on farms and provided guidance on safe operations. Cookie also shared several real-life incidents and their preventable measures. The recorded webinar serves as an ideal induction for staff preparing for the picking season.
Cotton Australia has hosted Queensland’s Opposition at an evening dinner engagement in Brisbane where attendees were provided with a 2024 crop update and policy briefing.
Among the guests was Queensland Opposition Leader and LNP David Crisafulli, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett, and Shadow Minister for Water and Regional Development Deb Frecklington.
There’s still one week before the nominated closing date for the 2024 Australian Cotton Industry Awards with nominations open in four categories including the Bayer Grower of the Year and the AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year Award.
We have welcomed a new Regional Manager for the Darling Downs who has a wealth of experience in rural industries, business and banking.
Howard Coggan started last week and has hit the ground running, visiting growers with the assistance of Rob Crothers, the myBMP Manager and a former RM for the region.
The President of the National Farmers Federation David Jochinke (DJ) and the CEO Tony Mahar have spent much of the week in the NT, seeing for themselves how the cotton industry is faring in the Territory.
Cotton Australia has facilitated its second farm tour in five months for Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni and policy-makers, as CA works for growers on addressing issues with electricity tariffs and supply issues.
More 'Teach the Teacher' events on the horizon
Earlier this week, Cotton Australia hosted yet another successful 'Teach the Teacher' event in Mungindi.
Teach the Teacher events offer teachers a hands-on experience, enabling them to explore cotton farms and gins firsthand through guided tours.
Applications are now open for a program designed to foster courageous leaders who will drive the sustainable and equitable management of Australia’s waterways and natural environments.
The Peter Cullen Water & Environment Trust invites applications from people who are actively involved in water and environmental science, systems, advocacy, policy or management, to participate in our unique Leadership Program.
Leadership and training opportunities
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The CRDC-funded SHIFT project is hosting a Virtual Farm catch-up exclusively for growers, farm managers, and their teams. The team at South Bunarba Agriculture will join the event to discuss how they develop leadership, spot potential, and what leadership looks like in their roles on the farm. Join online - Tuesday, 26 March, at 12pm QLD Time / 1pm NSW Time. |
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Cotton Australia is encouraging applications for the 2024 round of Churchill Fellowships as part of its commitment to support leadership and training opportunities. Churchill Fellowships offer Australians the opportunity to travel overseas and investigate a topic they are passionate about. Applications close May 1, 2024 |
News in brief
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator have released updated information on Easter Travel 2024 restrictions for the movement of heavy vehicles and machinery on public roads in NSW and QLD, including those related to cotton harvesting. |
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For the first time in two years farmers are again optimistic and it seems rising commodity prices and seasonal conditions are behind it. The latest quarterly Rabobank survey of 1000 producers found farmers are optimistic for the first time since June 2022. |
Good news
Over 500 students have been introduced to cotton at the annual Primary Preview Day ahead of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, which starts today.
Cotton Australia’s Education Manager Jenny Hughes, Regional Manager for Northern NSW Alec Macintosh and Macquarie Valley grower Andrew Gill were on hand to educate school students about cotton growing and how important the industry is to Australia.
