- As the dust starts to settle following the Federal Election, QFF and its peak agricultural body members, including Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers and Canegrowers, are this week urging all levels of government to now get on with working together for Queensland and the agriculture sector. Read the latest QFF President Column here.
- Canegrowers have unpacked their insights into agtech, global influences, market access and diversification learned following the convergence of sugar producers, industry stakeholders, and experts at their three-day Sugar Cubed Conference in Brisbane in late April. Read more in the latest Canegrowers Magazine.
- Join QFF on Thursday, 29 May 2025 for our AgTech and Innovation Breakfast at FNQ Field Days in Mareeba. Hear insights into the current state of play in agriculture from Queensland Minister for Primary Industries the Hon Tony Perrett and Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers the Hon Ann Leahy. Get your tickets here.
- The Future Drought Fund are investing in at least five Nuffield Scholarships that are specifically available to study drought resilience and support innovation. Learn more and apply here by 16 May.
- The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is calling for irrigators in central Queensland’s Dawson Valley Water Management Area to apply for a share in 90,000ML being released over the next three years from the Dawson River SWIR. Read more here.
- As part of World Bee day, the Wheen Bee Foundation will be hosting a webinar to help understand varroa’s impacts on Australian agriculture. As the spread of Varroa mite continues to reshape the landscape for bees and pollination in Australia, understanding its potential long-term impacts is critical. Learn more and register here.
- Origin Energy is now offering new electricity offers for residential and small business customers in the Ergon network, which will provide many regional Queensland consumers a choice of electricity retailer. Read more here.
- The Queensland Police Service are delivering a series of Roadshow Events as part of the Shut the Gate on Rural Crime initiative. The events in Oakey on 15 May, Laidley on 26 May, and Pittsworth on 27 May, aim to provide landholders with practical rural crime and safety information and advice. Learn more and register here.
- The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on a federal commitment to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades. Read more here.
- Mobil and Mitsubishi have special offers for members of QFF’s peak body members and their members. Access National Fleet pricing subject to eligibility criteria with Mitsubishi and special offers through a Mobil card. Learn more about Mitsubishi’s offer here and the Mobil Card here.
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