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Queensland Farmers’ Federation celebrates National Agriculture Day
THE Queensland Farmers’ Federation and industry members celebrated Queens- land’s integral role in Australia’s agricul- tural story as part of National Agriculture Day on November 20, 2020.
by the food sector, while all enjoy its pro- duce,” Dr Davis said.
farmers are now offer- ing agritourism experi- ences – from produce tastings, regional mar- kets, farm and winery tours, to cooking class- es and farm stays.
National Agriculture Day commemorates the critical role farm- ers play in feeding, clothing and providing amenity for the people of Queensland, Aus- tralia and many around the world.
Dr Davis said Na- tional Agriculture Day was also an opportunity to educate the public about the agriculture sector and how they can better support farmers during a challenging time.
Regional Queensland is an attractive destina- tion for interstate trav- ellers and for Queens- landers to discover their own backyard.
QFF chief executive officer Dr Georgina Davis said, “The day provides an opportu- nity for all Australians to reflect on the piv- otal role agriculture has played in the country’s history and that it will continue to play into the future.”
“With so many farm- ers contending with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising input costs and a protracted drought, there’s never been a better time to stand with our farming com- munities,” Dr Davis said.
“By supporting farm- ers with their wallets and their feet, consum- ers will continue to play an active role in helping to build more resilient farming businesses and ensure a bright future for Queensland agricul- ture.”
“Buying local pro- duce and paying a fair price for it is the best way Queensland con- sumers can support the agricultural sector.
For a national break- down of Australian agriculture’s worth and value, visit agday.org. au
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“Queenslanders in particular have a lot to celebrate on National Agriculture Day, with the state’s 24,000 farm businesses producing some of the highest quality food, fibre and foliage in the world.
“The value of the sector remains strong despite disruption from COVID-19 – worth al- most $17 billion and 12 percent of Queens- land’s total exports.
“Agriculture em- ploys over 300,000 Queenslanders across the whole food supply chain, meaning roughly one in seven Queens- landers are employed
Scott Morrison supported farmers on National Agriculture Day.
As an excellent source of protein, cooked chicken offers a wide range of nutritional benefits.
ACMF Chicken Meat Nutrition Project
Food Composition Data- base and changes to the Food Regulatory Code, which impacted on what claims can be legally made for foods – whether nutritional, comparisons with other foods or health attributes.
WITH the festive season on its way and consum- ers looking at protein op- tions, chicken is a popu- lar meat choice – given its price and nutritional value.
• Thigh fillet – casse- roled
is the new nutritional da- tabase tool.
In order for the chicken meat industry to feel con- fident promoting the rela- tive nutritional advantages of chicken, Australian Chicken Meat Federation undertook a significant nutritional claims review project earlier this year.
To support nutritional assertions for chicken meat – as opposed to a cut – an amalgamation in- cluding several regularly cooked chicken cuts need- ed to be developed.
The full methodology for determining the nu- tritional composition of the various chicken sam- ples has been detailed on ACMF’s website.
At any one time, up to three different meat cuts can be specified by se- lection through the drop- down menus.
The need for a review arose from the launch of Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s revised
The cuts and cooking methods (without added fats) are:
Visual content was cre- ated to support the new nutritional claims and was added to the revised Health & Nutrition web page on ACMF’s website.
For more information or to view the methodology, visual content and data- base, visit chicken.org.au
• Breast fillet – stir-fried
A valuable interactive component of the updated Health & Nutrition page
• Drumstick – baked
The database tool allows for easy and convenient comparison of the nutri- tional composition of a range of cuts of chicken with other proteins in- cluding beef, veal, lamb and pork.
• Whole bird – BBQ ro- tisserie.
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