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Bowen Pipeline Water Sales

The Bowen Pipeline Company will commence its water sales program on 20 May 2026 as part of the final stage before lodging its Federal Government construction grant application for the Bowen Pipeline Water Infrastructure Project.

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Bowen Pipeline Water Sales Commencing

Bowen Pipeline Company will be commencing water sales in the week after ANZAC Day. 

Bowen Pipeline Water Infrastructure Project Update

In December 2025, the Bowen Pipeline Project reached a major milestone after securing draft conditions of approval from the State Minister and the Office of the Coordinator-General, moving the project from concept to delivery. With approvals progressing, work is now advancing on water supply planning and a water sales program, as the project targets being shovel-ready by September 2026.

TNQ Drought Hub March Seasonal Outlook

The latest TNQ Seasonal Climate Outlook report is now available, providing an overview of the climate conditions expected in the coming months across the region. The report includes insights into rainfall, temperature patterns and key climate drivers that may influence the upcoming growing season.

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SAVE THE DATE – 23rd April 2026

How to get Payday Super Ready

Are you ready for Payday Super? From 1 July 2026 you must pay employees their super on payday at the same time as their salary and wages.

Growing Leaders

Growing Leaders is the only national leadership program designed specifically for Australia’s vegetable and onion industries. Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, the program addresses the real leadership challenges faced across the sector and supports participants to build skills that deliver lasting personal, business and industry impact.

The 2026 Vegetable Industry Sentiment Survey is now open.

It’s important that we have as many growers as possible from across all regions complete the survey to affect impactful change.

North Queensland Flood Recovery Grants Now Open – Up to $25,000 Available

Small businesses impacted by the North Queensland Monsoon Trough, Tropical Cyclone Koji and associated severe weather from 24 December 2025 can now apply for disaster recovery assistance of up to $25,000 to support clean-up and recovery.

BGGA AGM 2025

An update from the BGGA AGM outlining key initiatives, collaborations and the planned transition to North Queensland Farmers.

New Project for QLD Growers – VG24002: Optimising Capsicum and Chilli Quality

This project is in collaboration with CQU, BFVG and VegNET, and aims to understand factors that may influence the quality of capsicums and chillis.

Bowen Pipeline Company Update

Sean Brown, CEO of Bowen Pipeline Company, recently shared an update on the progress of the project and the support received from our president, Carl Walker. We have included this letter below, thank you to Sean for your continued work and dedication to this important infrastructure for our region.

Biosecurity – New detection of locust nymphs in Proserpine region

Nymphs in the later stages of development have been detected in the Proserpine region, and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries is encouraging growers to inspect their properties and report any sightings to Biosecurity Queensland. Managing locusts while they are still in the nymph stage is vital to interrupting their lifecycle, preventing large-scale outbreaks, and reducing the risk of a potential plague.