FLOOD affected producers in north west Queensland will update a federal government agency charged with long-term recovery strategies on their progress at a series of workshops next week.
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The North Queensland Livestock Industry Recovery Agency will meet impacted producers in Julia Creek, Richmond and Winton to gain insights from those at the coalface to help guide the recovery process.
The first in a series of roundtables was held at the Burdekin last week, focusing on issues facing primary producers and their businesses since the monsoon.
Agency CEO Shane Stone said it was an opportunity for primary producers to contribute to the strategy and build on the consultation the agency has undertaken since it formed in March.
"In the Burdekin, we've seen the impact on cane growers, fruit and vegetable growers, fish farmers and others," Mr Stone said.
"We need feedback and insights from all kinds of primary production that have suffered the effects of the floods.
"No one knows this region better than the people living here, and their input will help to ensure that the strategy hits the mark and is of real practical benefit.
"Six months on from the disaster, we've seen that farmers, businesses and communities are starting to get back on their feet-their spirit is returning but the job is far from over.
"Recovery from this event will take years, and it's important for us to identify what we can be doing now and in the future to enable the region's recovery and prosperity."
Impacted primary producers have been invited to roundtables in Julia Creek on Tuesday, August 27, Richmond on Wednesday, August 28 and Winton on Thursday, August 29.
