Collaboration set to accelerate sustainability
Queensland horticultural growers will be able to create, innovate and accelerate their ideas thanks to a new collaboration announced today between Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and the FNQ Food Incubator.
The collaboration forms part of QFVG’s Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP) being delivered via the organisaton’s project delivery arm, Growcom.
Through the collaboration the FNQ Food Incubator team of business advisors will provide individual tailored support to develop and update existing farm business plans, building the capacity of horticultural businesses to plan for and manage risks, including drought.
QFVG CEO Rachel Chambers said horticultural growers were encouraged to take advantage of this collaboration to achieve their business and financial goals.
“The FNQ Food Incubator assists growers to develop their business and value add to what they’re already doing,” Ms Chambers said.
“This is a significant opportunity for industry to plan, prepare and take action to ensure their business is resilient and better able to combat future impacts, including drought.”
FNQ Food Incubator CEO Lara Wilde applauded the initiative.
“This is an insightful collaboration from the team at Growcom. At the FNQ Food Incubator, we work hands on with many farmers throughout Queensland to assist them to be more sustainable and create new income streams through value adding,” Ms Wilde said.
“A collaboration to deliver Farm Business Resilience Plans is a logical move to enhance our ability to support farmers.”
Growcom’s Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP) is assisting horticultural growers to identify gaps in their current farm management systems and develop plans that support growth and aid in mitigating the impacts of future droughts. The program is available until June 2025.
The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
