Community & Business
11 May, 2022
Mareeba to put agriculture under the spotlight
RESEARCH and development of Far North Queensland’s major agricultural commodities will come under the spotlight at a field day in Mareeba in July.
RESEARCH and development of Far North Queensland’s major agricultural commodities will come under the spotlight at a field day in Mareeba in July.
The region’s leading horticultural advocacy group, FNQ Growers, is bringing together the peak bodies from the major crops, along with industry stakeholders, for a one-day event on 29 July. FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said the purpose of the event was to offer current and potential growers an opportunity to learn the latest from the key commodities.
“The region is one of Queensland’s four significant fruit bowls, and home to more than 80 crops grown in an area from Lakeland in the north, south to Tully and west to Dimbulah,” Mr Moro said.
“Notwithstanding the success of our industries, our growers, like others across Australia, face enormous challenges to remain profitable and viable. “By bringing the key players under one roof we hope growers and other interested parties will be able to receive first-hand information that may help shape their future farming decisions.”
The field day will consist of a series of exhibits from the various commodities, industry stakeholders and commercial operators.
To complement the displays, an information forum will be delivered on key topics relevant to industry in Far North Queensland. Opportunities are available for commercial exhibits.
For more information contact Lea Coghlan, 0447 874 394 or email communications@fnqgrowers.com.au TGT is the major partner for the event.
