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

14 Nov 2018

Growing an agriculture workforce

Queensland's Agricultural Sectors

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

Cane

Explore Cane

Cotton

Explore Cotton

Nursery & Garden

Explore Nursery & Garden

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

Karalee

Karalee Nursery

Karalee

Karalee Nursery

The farm has implemented a lighting upgrade, Power Factor Correction (PFC) and a 30.4kW Solar PV system to achieve annual energy savings over $14,700. The lights and PFC offer a payback period of under 3 years, with the PV payback around 5½ years. The Pump VSD and pressure transducer once implemented will allow the pump to operate at its Best Efficiency Point.

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Implemented

20%

Actual Energy Savings

Mareeba

Mareeba Cane Farm

Mareeba

Mareeba Cane Farm

The audit recommended optomising the VSD speed to reduce friction losses, balancing efficiency with crop requirements. This no-cost project is saving the farmer nearly $20,000 per annum with a reduction of 19% energy consumption.

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Implemented

19%

Actual Energy Savings

Rollingstone

Rollingstone Horticulture Farm

Rollingstone

Rollingstone Horticulture Farm

This detailed case study shows how a comprehensive audit and collaboration between the auditor and local refrigeration specialist have significantly reduced cold room operating costs with annual savings of almost $20,000 and a payback period of a year and a quarter. Refrigeration energy consumption and demand have been almost halved.

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Implemented

49%

Actual Energy Savings

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Upcoming Events

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

21 Nov 2018

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street South Brisbane, QLD 4101

AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum 2018

The AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum (AgFutures 2018) is returning to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 November 2018. AgFutures 2018 coincides with National Agriculture Day, and will...

26 Nov 2018

Transcontinental Hotel Brisbane

VET: Working together to Build the Future Queensland Agriculture Workforce Forum

The future of farming is here! The Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance (RJSA) is staying ahead of the curve by considering how best to ensure that students completing Vocational Education...

3 Dec 2018

Australian Hotel, 96/98 St Georges Terrace, St. George, 4487 QLD

St George DAF Energy Workshop

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries invites you to attend workshops for irrigators to hear about available funding, blockchain and adoption of renewable energy.

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Industry Members

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 Queensland.