Research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of pig farms

  The carbon footprint of pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a study, using a new methodology, led by the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland.  The independent research, funded by the EU, drew its conclusions from historic data on livestock […]

QFF partners with Airbnb to grow Queensland agritourism through farm stays

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has partnered with Airbnb to sow the seeds of opportunity and grow the state’s emerging agritourism sector through world-class farm stays and exciting farm experiences. This collaboration aims to bring valuable tourism dollars to regional Australia and help farmers diversify their income by sharing where Queensland’s high quality food, fibre […]

Research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of pig farms

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has partnered with Airbnb to sow the seeds of opportunity and grow the state’s emerging agritourism sector through world-class farm stays and exciting farm experiences. This collaboration aims to bring valuable tourism dollars to regional Australia and help farmers diversify their income by sharing where Queensland’s high quality food, fibre […]

Great Barrier Reef D grade rating shows urgent need for action on water quality

Marine conservationists have urged the Queensland and Federal governments to commit more money to tackling water quality issues in the Great Barrier Reef And in addition speed up the enforcement of reef regulations on farms after an official report found that the inshore condition of our Reef is not improving.  The joint Queensland and Federal […]