Date Time Reef collaboration ensures farmers excel in their field Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs The Honourable Meaghan Scanlon Primary producers are being encouraged to find out how they can make their farms more sustainable in line with new cropping and horticulture requirements, which take effect next month. Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef Meaghan Scanlon said the Department of Environment and Science would host a series of online and in-person sessions to assist farmers learn about the new requirements for expanding cropping and horticulture that commence from June 1.