The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

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The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Intensive Agriculture in Queensland

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.

Projects Newsroom

President's Column

16 Aug 2017

Agriculture must be a planning priority

Queensland's Agricultural Sectors

Intensive agriculture makes a major contribution to Queensland's state and regional economies and employment.

Cane

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Cotton

Explore Cotton

Nursery & Garden

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Intensive Animal Industries

Explore Intensive Animal Industries

Horticulture

Explore Horticulture

What Matters To QFF?

Informative

We ensure that our members and the community are well informed on issues that impact our sector.

Leadership

We demonstrate leadership and a positive approach to policy.

Positive Outcomes

We work together to seek positive outcomes on issues of common interest.

Best Management Practice

We are committed to Best Management Practice and Innovation throughout the entire sector.

Unified Voice

We recognise and embrace diversity within the QFF membership in achieving acceptable solutions for all members.

Resource Management

We foster a culture which recognises that responsible natural resource management is an integral part of sound farm business management.

Respect

We work cooperatively and respectfully with all stakeholders.

Current Projects

Projects undertaken by QFF seek to benefit and support Queenslands farmers across all industries.

Energy Savers
Reef Alliance
Natural Disasters
Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance

Energy Savers

Energy Savers

The Energy Savers program aims to help farmers reduce energy costs by supporting the accelerated adoption of improvements in on-farm energy use.

What is it?

Over 130 audits of on-farm systems are being conducted to identify suitable energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Energy Savers is funded by the State Government and delivered by Ergon Energy & QFF.

Objective

The objective of the Energy Savers program is to assist farmers reduce energy costs by supporting the accelerated adoption of improvements in on-farm energy use.

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Reef Alliance

Reef Alliance

The Reef Alliance is a partnership that recognises and works with land managers to protect and maintain the intrinsic values of the Great Barrier Reef.

What is it?

The Reef Alliance is a partnership of rural industry, NRM bodies and WWF- Australia that provides a mechanism for stakeholders to lead and coordinate an adaptive program of land use practice change within the Great Barrier Reef catchments.

Objective

The Reef Alliance provides an engagement platform to ensure government policy, strategy and program delivery aligned to Reef 2050 and by doing so helps deliver an increase the total investment for the GBR catchment, industries and community.

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Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

QFF is a leader is natural disaster recovery and resilience projects, working on state and national project to assist farms reduce the impacts of and recovery from natural disaster events.

What is it?

Our natural disaster projects help land holder’s recovery from natural disasters, manage risks on farm and improve their resilience planning. By working with our industry members, governments and directly with farmers QFF is making a real difference within Queensland across Australia.

Objective

Assist farm businesses in returning to full operational capacity post natural disaster with technical advice, financial advice and emotional support services. By working with landholders, government and key stakeholders QFF aims to improve the resilience of the agricultural sectors to natural disaster events.

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Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance

Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance

This Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance (RJSA) of industry members and government provides leadership and advice to government, service providers and other organisations on employment, skills, industry training and workforce planning issues on behalf of Queensland’s agriculture industries.

What is it?

The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) developed from industries need to engage more with the education and training sectors and the new Queensland government’s commitment to creating and supporting jobs across Queensland.

Objective

RJSA provides strategic advice, recommendations and feedback on: agriculture workforce supply & demand, training packages relevant to Queensland, performance of strategies, programs to attract and retain skilled workers in the sector.

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Energy Savers Case Studies

Helping farmers reduce energy costs by supporting the accelerated adoption of improvements in on-farm energy

Aspley, Brisbane

Aspley Nursery

Aspley, Brisbane

Aspley Nursery

An energy audit for the on-site electricity usage recommended the installation of variable speed controls on pumps, replacement pumps with more energy efficient drive units, hot water system replacement, lighting replacement, air conditioning upgrade options & installation of solar photovoltaic system.

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Implemented

28

Actual Energy Savings

Ingham

Ingham Cane Farm

Ingham

Ingham Cane Farm

The audit recommended replacing high pressure travelling guns with a low pressure boom irrigator and installing a variable speed drive to maintain 65psi at the booms. The project is expected to save 20% energy and has a payback period of 3 years.

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Proposed

20

Proposed Energy Savings

Burdekin River

Burdekin Produce Crop and Cane Farm

Burdekin River

Burdekin Produce Crop and Cane Farm

The audit presented 2 options to improve the efficiency of an 18kW pump: upgrading to a high efficiency model, or adding an VSD, both of which would save nearly $4,000 per year and pay back within around 2 years.

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Proposed

50

Proposed Energy Savings

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Upcoming Events

We bring the Queensland farming community together with events not to be missed.

8 Aug 28 Sep 2017

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Gatton office, 26 Railway Street, Gatton

Meet the Inland Rail community engagement team

The Inland Rail community engagement team will be in Gatton on Tuesdays and Thursdays during August and September 2017. You are invited to make an appointment to meet a member...

21-24 Aug 2017

47 Mayers Road, Nambour Qld 4560

Farm Business Management Skill Set Workshops - Nambour

Good business management practices are the key to a successful, profitable business. Farmers who are just starting out or wanting to take their business to the next level have an...

22 Aug 2017

Lockyer Valley, Tuesday 22 August from 8:30am - 5:00pm (arrive at 8:00am)

Pest Animal Management and Chemical Training Workshop - Lockyer Valley

AgForce is pleased to offer Queensland rural landholders a new service that will help you to get ahead of the game and access the most up-to-date tools to manage pest...

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Industry Members

QFF is a federation that represents the interests of 15 of Queensland's peak rural industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across Queensland.