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25.01.2022 We’re going to Farm Fantastic! Make sure you drop by our QRIDA site (PG303) and talk to your local Regional Area Manager Brian Coe about how our loans can help develop your primary production enterprise.
25.01.2022 BeefTech 2020 showcases the latest and greatest innovative technology to improve beef production operations and business outcomes. Join Regional Area Managers Bradley Whittington and John Metelli at the event to find out how a Sustainability Loan can help you improve the connectivity of your primary production enterprise. Register your spot below.
25.01.2022 Catch your local Regional Area Manager, Bradley Whittington while he’s in Muttaburra and Longreach. Talk to Bradley about how our Sustainability Loans can help you carry out property developments such as installing exclusion fencing or upgrading water infrastructure. Freecall 1800 623 946 to book your appointment with Bradley. Queensland Agriculture | Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | Longreach Regional Council | Barcaldine Regional Council | Western Queensland Alliance of Councils | Rapad
24.01.2022 It’s International Rural Women’s Day! From the tractor drivers, growers, helicopter pilots, station hands, agronomists, livestock transporters, researchers, educators, mentors, book keepers, story tellers, cooks, wives, daughters, the young and the old and every woman in between, today we acknowledge the contribution rural women make to the agriculture industry across the globe. #IRWD2020 #hatsofftoruralwomen
22.01.2022 Are you equipped for finance? Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland is holding an Equipped for Finance workshop in Gympie on 20 October to discuss how you can improve your relationships with your lenders and how it will benefit your business. Hear from QRIDA Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager Daniel Elder and local Regional Area Manager Cindy Godden at the event to find out more about QRIDA’s services. Register your spot today at rfcssq.org.au.
22.01.2022 As dry conditions persisted, Burnett producers Jason and Jenny Smith knew they needed to invest in water infrastructure to help mitigate the impacts of drought and keep their beef and pecan enterprise viable. Watch their story below to find out more on how a Sustainability Loan helped them purchase a centre pivot irrigator to cover 24ha of improved and developed pasture and cropping.
22.01.2022 Are you equipped for finance? Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland is holding an Equipped for Finance workshop in Bundaberg on 22 October to discuss how you can improve your relationships with your lenders and how it will benefit your business. Hear from QRIDA Regional Area Manager Mark Barrett at the event to find out more about QRIDA’s services. Register your spot at rfcssq.org.au.
21.01.2022 The thunder rolls and the lightning strikes! Keep track of your 2021 rainfall with a QRIDA rainfall chart. Download and save a copy to your desktop or print one out and stick it on the fridge! Visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au/rainfall-chart to download your rainfall chart today or request a copy at [email protected]
21.01.2022 Regional Area Manager Brian Coe will be attending the Lockyer Valley Drought Support Expo. Catch up with him there to find out how QRIDA can help you mitigate the impacts of drought on your farm business. Lockyer Valley Regional Council
20.01.2022 Passion, determination and three generations of family guidance combined with sound succession planning were the ingredients needed for North Queensland mango and avocado producers Joe and Monique Moreno to turn an unlikely lifestyle into a successful farming business. See how the Morenos used a First Start Loan from QRIDA to help them take on Monique’s parents farm at Arriga, west of Mareeba. Read the Moreno's story here: https://bit.ly/32s9rzf
20.01.2022 Check out QRIDA’s interest rates for First Start or Sustainability Loans drawn down from 1 February 2021. Joe and Monique Moreno used a QRIDA First Start Loan to purchase 50% of their property near Mareeba to produce mangoes, avocadoes and limes. To read their story visit https://bit.ly/36C1r0z
20.01.2022 A co-contribution North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant of up to $400,000 could help you restock, replant, repair or rebuild your primary production enterprise from damage caused by the 2019 Monsoon Trough. Find out more today on Freecall 1800 623 946 or visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency
20.01.2022 POSTPONED: Due to unforeseen circumstances John will not be visiting Biloela on Wednesday, 18 November. John will be back at a later date however if you would still like to speak to him you can Freecall 1800 623 946 to get in touch. Regional Area Manager for Capricornia, John Metelli will be visiting Biloela on Wednesday, 18 November to catch up with primary producers. If you’re looking to carry out property developments for the season ahead, arrange a time to catch up with ...John to find out how QRIDA can help you. Freecall 1800 623 946 to arrange a time to meet with John. Banana Shire Council | Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland | Biloela Enterprise | AgForce CQ
19.01.2022 Have you met Charles? He’s usually checking in travellers at The Overlander Homestead Motel at Roma. He has been able to continue supporting staff during #COVID19 and welcome travellers back to Western Queensland with a #COVID19JobsSupportLoan, administered through #QRIDA: https://bit.ly/3n2utgD Visit Queensland, Australia | Business Queensland | Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland | Commerce Roma
18.01.2022 Cattle turnover at Jason and Jenny Smith’s Burnett property is constant, even in #drought. Find out how they were able to sure up production with the help of a #QRIDA Sustainability Loan: https://bit.ly/35mXuvz
17.01.2022 Things are looking sweet for Far North Queensland’s sugarcane industry! CocoNutZ, a bio-manufacturing company was one of 15 businesses to receive a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant to build a processing facility next to the Mossman Sugar Mill, capable of producing Kecap Manis also known as sweet soy sauce. Production of the condiment will diversify the sugarcane industry giving producers more opportunities for their crop. Read more about their project here: https://bit.ly/34gS4Ty CANEGROWERS | Queensland Agriculture | Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce
17.01.2022 Our QRIDA 2021 Rainfall Chart is now available! Print one out to keep on your fridge or download it to your desktop here: www.qrida.qld.gov.au/rainfall-chart
16.01.2022 Kalbar veggie farmer Scott Moore grew up on the tractor before and after school on the same farm he now owns and runs. Read how Scott accessed a Sustainability Loan from #QRIDA to purchase his share of the family farm and make his own mark in the industry. Read more of Scott’s story here: https://bit.ly/3kVxRZ6 Growcom Australia | Queensland Agriculture | Scenic Rim Regional Council | Scenic Rim Eat Local Week
16.01.2022 Catch your local Regional Area Manager, Pip Gilmore at the Desert Channels Group Hexham Field Day on Wednesday, 9 September to discuss how QRIDA can help you achieve your farm business goals. Register your spot for this event below. Image displays with link: https://dcq.org.au/nuken-field-day/
16.01.2022 Did your primary production enterprise suffer direct damage as a result of the Queensland Bushfires, Sept - Dec 2019? You may be eligible for the $75k Emergency Bushfire Response in Primary Industries Grants to assist you with the cost of clean-up, reinstatement activities and emergency measures. Bundaberg Regional Council | Gladstone Regional Council | Gympie Regional Council | Ipswich City Council | Livingstone Shire Council | Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Mareeba Shir...e Council | Noosa Council | Scenic Rim Regional Council | Somerset Regional Council | Southern Downs Regional Council | Sunshine Coast Council | Toowoomba Region | Queensland Agriculture | Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland | Growcom Australia | Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland | Queensland Farmers' Federation | AgForce Queensland See more
15.01.2022 Regional Area Manager for Capricornia, John Metelli will be dropping in to Biloela to catch up with local primary producers. If you’re interested in developing your farm business, talk to John to find out how QRIDA can help you. Freecall 1800 623 946 to book your appointment with John. Queensland Agriculture | Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland | AgForce CQ | Banana Shire Council | The Moura Notice Board | Biloela Enterprise
14.01.2022 Well known for their cheese, yoghurts and ice-cream, Kenilworth Dairies was one of 15 businesses to receive a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant in Round 1 from QRIDA. The RED Grants program offered emerging agribusiness projects up to $250,000 in co-contributions to build industry and grow employment opportunities across the agricultural sector. The $10 million grant program provided three funding rounds over a three-year period ending 2020. Across the three rounds of the RED Grant program, a total of 43 agricultural businesses received funding towards economic development projects worth $40.8 million and estimated to create 1,897 new direct and indirect jobs over the lifetime of these projects.
13.01.2022 Primary producers in North Queensland who are unsure of their farm businesses’ financial future can access QRIDA’s free, independent Farm Business Analysis Assistance to investigate their next steps. Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager Daniel Elder, will be visiting the below locations to discuss how the assistance can help primary producers restructure for recovery. Contact Daniel Elder on 0400 228 677 to book an appointment. Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | Queensland Agriculture | AgForce North | North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils | Cloncurry Shire Council | Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) | Charters Towers Regional Council | Mount Isa City Council | Townsville City Council | Burdekin Shire Council | McKinlay Shire Council
13.01.2022 A commitment to 80 staff and the local community was at the forefront of Maryborough RSL President Paul Coleman’s mind during #COVID19. Read how the country club’s usually loyal patrons were without a local destination during restrictions but a #COVID19JobsSupportLoan, administered through #QRIDA, meant the RSL was ready to re-open and return to its former glory: https://bit.ly/2yArHKE Business Queensland | Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland | Maryborough Chamber of Commerce | Fraser Coast Regional Council
11.01.2022 We lost a lot of breeders and a lot of next year’s income. One of our biggest losses was about two thirds of our calves died. It’s going to affect us not just this year but next year also. - Michael Bulley. After receiving 23 inches of rain at their property Bindooran near Julia Creek, the Bulley’s lost 45% of their herd plus 73km of fencing in the 2019 Monsoon Trough. A National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency North Queensland Restocking, Re...planting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant helped rebuild their herd and get their primary production business back up and running following the disaster event. If you’re a primary producer who suffered significant damage from the 2019 Monsoon Trough, speak with your local Regional Area Manager today to find out more about these grants. To find your local Regional Area Manager visit: https://bit.ly/3lwtDri
10.01.2022 Exciting news! Beef Australia is good to go for 2021! Will we see you there?
10.01.2022 Things are about to get a whole lot meatier for Millmerran Abattoir after receiving a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant to install additional refrigeration and configure their processing lines to help double throughput. Learn more about how the infrastructure upgrade will significantly improve the efficiency and safety of the abattoir’s operations: https://bit.ly/3kW6fCz Ashton's Butchery - Pittsworth and Dalby| Toowoomba Region | Meat & Livestock Australia | AgForce Queensland | Queensland Agriculture | Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
09.01.2022 State of the art processing technology will help a Cambooya family owned, fourth generation horticulture producer turn over a new leaf in the salad industry. Read how Story Fresh will use a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant to complete their $11 million processing facility by building an adjoining sorting room to help guarantee highest quality of fresh cut leafy salads: https://bit.ly/3f2VMUF Toowoomba Regional Council | Growcom Australia | Queensland Agriculture | Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
08.01.2022 A Southern Downs family farm will invest in new infrastructure to meet consumer demand for convenient vegetable products with help from a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant. Read how Whickham Family Farms will provide pre-cooked and chilled potato products to wholesale, quick service restaurants and food manufacturing companies here: https://bit.ly/3dzQ9MW Wickham Farms | Queensland Agriculture | Growcom Australia | Southern Downs Regional Council
08.01.2022 Calling primary producers in Charleville and Cunnamulla! Your local Regional Area Manager Terry Pulsford will be in your region later this month. Catch up with Terry while he’s in town to find out how QRIDA’s First Start and Sustainability Loans can help you develop your farm business. Freecall 1800 623 946 to book an appointment with Terry. ... AgForce South West Queensland | Paroo Shire Council | Bulloo Shire Council | Quilpie Shire Council | Balonne Shire Council | Murweh Shire Council | My Maranoa | Queensland Agriculture
08.01.2022 REMINDER! Regional Area Manager Bradley Whittington will be visiting Tambo, Blackall and Longreach next week. If you’re looking for someone local to talk to about the future developments of your farm business, chat to Brad while he’s in town. To book your appointment call Brad on 0417 775 345.... Longreach Regional Council | Queensland Agriculture | Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland
07.01.2022 Have you stopped by the QRIDA stall at the Case IH Step Up Conference? Find local Regional Area Manager Mark Barrett there to find out how a QRIDA Sustainability Loan can help you upgrade your water infrastructure or mitigate the impacts of drought on your farm business.
05.01.2022 November is Qld Ag Tech month! Did you know a Sustainability Loan can help you improve the connectivity of your primary production enterprise by: investing in digital towers or related infrastructure purchasing equipment to better facilitate use of digital technology and precision agriculture leveraging digital solutions to improve feeding, water monitoring, grazing management and animal health installing systems to work virtually in any space not just your home offic...e. Talk to your local Regional Area Manager today by visiting bit.ly/2Ub6EG0 or Freecall 1800 623 946.
05.01.2022 ‘You weren’t being judged.’ Hear from St George’s Colin and Amanda Stewart on why QRIDA’s Farm Business Analysis Assistance Program was so valuable for their family and the future of their business. https://bit.ly/34eNqUU
04.01.2022 A family farming business in South West Queensland will help contribute to the state’s supply of butternut and jap pumpkins and broccoli with the help of a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant. Read how Finlay Farming will extend their packing shed to diversify into pumpkin and broccoli production: https://bit.ly/31RvHCy Finlay Farming Company Pty Ltd | Southern Downs Regional Council | Growcom Australia | Queensland Agriculture | Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce
04.01.2022 Ongoing drought and the impact of the 2019 monsoon trough event has led to reduced incomes and production levels in the sugar industry. Watch below to hear QRIDA Economist, Corrie Feldman explain more key findings from the Queensland Rural Debt Survey 2019. #QRIDA #RDS2019 Read the Queensland Rural Debt Survey 2019 here: https://bit.ly/2XKbtsc... Queensland Agriculture | CANEGROWERS| Queensland Farmers' Federation | Growcom Australia | Sugar Research Australia
03.01.2022 From the front porch of their cottage home in the idyllic Scenic Rim, Scott and Helen Drynan watch the chance they took on a new primary production industry two years ago pay off - they’re watching grass grow. See how a Scott used a #QRIDA First Start Loan to make the move into turf farming: https://bit.ly/3nvqLLI
02.01.2022 The first inch and a half of rain was great, we were hysterical, there was a lot of crazy dancing, but by about day three we realised it wasn’t all fun. Megan Easton. What started out as a relief from dry conditions soon turned into days of uncertainty when the 2019 Monsoon Trough impacted Megan and Gerald Easton’s beef enterprise near Maxwelton. Despite the nationally recognised disaster event the Eastons knew they owed it to the land, their animals, their family and the... region to do what it took to recover. With the help of a National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency $400,000 co-contribution North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm Infrastructure Grant they were able to drawn down when seasons permitted, restocking cattle once their land had recovered. To find out more about this grant visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au or Freecall 1800 623 946. Queensland Agriculture | Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | AgForce Queensland
01.01.2022 Congratulations to the Queensland 2021 Nuffield Scholarship recipients. The research undertaken by these recipients will include investigating innovative global concepts, techniques and systems that will create positive change in their own businesses, communities, and the broader agriculture sector.
01.01.2022 After more than three decades owning a tyre shop on the Fraser Coast, it was a #COVID19JobsSupportLoan, administered through #QRIDA, which gave Bob Wicks ‘the confidence to have a go’ during and after #COVID19. Read how the Bob’s Tyres owner and his son, Chris, are supporting regional employment: https://bit.ly/2yArHKE Business Queensland | Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland | Maryborough Chamber of Commerce | Fraser Coast Regional Council
01.01.2022 Are you impartial to an indoor plant or 10? 40-year old indoor plant wholesale nursery Queensland Indoor Foliage is able to continue providing homemakers with leafy, fashionable additions to their houses while maintaining regional employment with a #COVID19JobsSupportLoan, administered through #QRIDA. Read how: https://bit.ly/2yArHKE Business Queensland | Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland | Moreton Bay Business Association | Moreton Bay Regional Council
01.01.2022 Mackay coral collection company Ultra Coral Australia Pty Ltd, whose sea life finds its way to aquariums across the world, has been able to continue operating and supporting 15 specialised staff during #COVID19 with a #COVID19JobsSupportLoan, administered through #QRIDA. Read how: https://bit.ly/2yArHKE Business Queensland | Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland | Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce | Mackay Regional Council
