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

20 Sep 2017

Queensland farmers get serious about on-farm efficiency

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

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

Central Queensalnd

Central Queensland Prawn Farm

Central Queensalnd

Central Queensland Prawn Farm

This audit considered a number of opportunities to reduce heating energy consumption. The case study highlights energy savings of 12% in covering heated hatchery tanks and heat recovery systems with an average payback or around 3.5 years and an annual saving of almost $9,500.

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Proposed

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Proposed Energy Savings

Southern Queensland

Southern Queensland piggeries

Southern Queensland

Southern Queensland piggeries

This case studies highlights the energy savings opportunities from audits at a number of pork farms. It highlights potential to reduce lighting energy by 66%, and reducing overall energy by up to 27% with the addition of Solar PV.

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Proposed

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Proposed Energy Savings

Southern Queensland

Southern Queensland Piggeries

Southern Queensland

Southern Queensland Piggeries

This case studies highlights the energy savings opportunities from audits at a number of pork farms. It highlights potential to reduce site heating energy by 66% with an average payback of 4.5 years.

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Proposed

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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...

26 Sep 2017

SES training rooms - Gayndah Conference and Training Centre, Pineapple Street Gayndah QLD 4625

Gayndah Workplace Essentials Workshop

Enroll now to attend a Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health, safety and people management skills.

27 Sep 2017

Bundaberg School of Arts, 184 Bourbong Street Bundaburg, QLD 4670 Australia

Bundaberg Workplace Essentials Workshop

Enroll now to attend a Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health, safety and people management skills.

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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.