Food Farmers’ Commissioner to Visit

Tablelands Regional Council is hosting a visit by Queensland’s Food Farmers’ Commissioner Charles Burke.

‘We’re excited to have Commissioner Burke in our region to discuss pressing issues impacting farmers and the problems getting a fair price at the farm gate,’ said Agriculture Advisory Committee Chair Councillor Maree Baade.

‘Commissioner Burke’s role is to support farmers’ relationships with supermarkets and advise the Queensland Government on arrangements between supermarkets and their suppliers.

‘He has more than two decades of experience in agribusiness and service-focused enterprises including former roles as CEO of AgForce, CEO of Queensland Transport and Logistics Council, vice-president of National Farmers’ Federation, and co-chair of State Government’s Drought Program Review.

‘This is a great opportunity to showcase our region to the commissioner and have our voices heard,’ said Councillor Baade.

The creation of the Commissioner role was a recommendation by the Supermarket Pricing Select Committee.

11am–1pm Wednesday 27 November
Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street, Atherton
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