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Australia s first drought research hub set up for north NSW and south QLD

A drought resilience adoption and innovation hub for Southern Qld and Northern NSW

Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, the Hon David Littleproud MP Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton MP Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub launches for Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales University of Southern Queensland to drive the uptake of new drought resilience technologies and practices, and build collaboration with stakeholders across the region An $8 million Australian Government investment, with $11m contribution from Hub members This is one of eight Hubs to be established around the country through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales farmers’ and communities’ preparedness for drought will be transformed with the opening of a Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub for the region.

$1M JOBS TRIAL: Financial assistance for seasonal workers

Premium Content Subscriber only Designed to encourage more people to consider employment opportunities in the horticulture industry, a Bundaberg organisation will take part in a $1 million trial. Five organisations including Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) have been selected to participate in the Harvest Trail Services Industry Collaboration Trial. Representing the region, BFVG managing director Bree Grima said the program will deliver services to employers, job seekers and growers throughout the Wide Bay and Sunshine Moreton areas, over the duration of 18 months. This program is about creating long-term solutions for growers to develop and retain a reliable workforce, Ms Grima said.

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