- CANEGROWERS’ Around the Paddock podcast shares first-hand accounts from Cairns cane growers after a sudden September flood tore through the Russell River and Babinda Creek, destroying levees, blanketing new cane and exposing policy gaps in recovery and forecasting. Listen to the full podcast here.
- My Climate View helps farmers understand climate risks with tailored data and projections to 2070. Supported by the Future Drought Fund, the tool supports Farm Business Resilience Plans. Growcom, the project delivery arm of QFF member Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, has developed a step-by-step guide for producers. Watch the video guide here.
- QFF is delivering AgTech advisory training workshops to help agribusiness advisors and primary producers build skills in connectivity, drone and satellite technologies. Sessions run in Ayr, Mackay, Cairns and Emerald through November and December, supported by the Queensland Government. Register here.
- QFF congratulates corporate partner RELA, winner of the 2025 AFR Energy Award for Customer Experience, recognising its leadership in transforming how landholders engage with renewable energy opportunities and in building trust at the heart of Australia’s clean energy transition. Read more here.
- TSBE’s November Enterprise Evening, on 4 November at Wellcamp Airport, will feature keynote speaker the Hon Dale Last MP, Minister for Manufacturing,who will share the vision to grow and empower Queensland’s manufacturing sector with the recent launch of the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy. Buy your tickets here.
- ABC Landline recently covered the threat of another bird flu outbreak – a timely reminder that biosecurity is everyone’s risk and everyone’s responsibility. Watch the Landline story from 19 October here. QFF’s and Biosecurity Queensland’s Biosecurity in the Boardroom initiative highlights the role of leadership in building resilience. Read more here.
- Irrigation Australia is offering a virtual Irrigation Efficiency and Practical Skills micro-credential to help participants gain foundational knowledge in water, pump and energy efficiency. The two half-day course supports new field staff and improves maintenance and productivity outcomes. Read more and register here.
- Locals in and around Biloela are invited to attend the Queensland Community Energy Forum on 24 November, with a tour of the Moura Solar Farm the following day. The free event will bring together community members, landholders, energy developers and government representatives to strengthen partnerships and ensure local voices are central to Queensland’s energy future. Read more here.
- The Australian Government has announced $27 million in funding through the Future Drought Fund Scaling Success Program to strengthen farm and community resilience across regional Australia. This is a positive step for long-term agricultural sustainability. Read more here.
- Australia’s coffee industry is experiencing a growth surge, with new arabica varieties and strong global prices driving demand for locally grown beans. Growers in Queensland and NSW are expanding production, boosting opportunities for regional agribusiness and export potential. Read more here.