27 July 2021. By General President Georgie Somerset. For a not-for-profit peak industry body like AgForce to have its long-form Agricultural Business Cycle Policy adopted in large part by the State Government is no mean feat. We’ve been working at this since 2015, embracing the knowledge that compared to other sectors of the economy the business environment for Australian agriculture is highly variable, with dry periods a recurring feature. We’ve also lobbied government strongly and tirelessly on your behalf to make sure they’ve known all along how tough it’s been for so many of you. 65 per cent of Queensland is still in drought – that’s despite greater than usual rainfall across many parts of the State.