- QFF alongside its peak industry body members Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and Canegrowers, welcomed the recent announcement by Minister for Primary Industries the Hon Tony Perrett MP to change to the definition of a ‘primary producer’ in Queensland, allowing greater access to assistance for disaster-affected farmers who may have been previously ineligible.
- The 2025 National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo will be held in Bendigo, Victoria on 23 July 2025. The conference is designed to address the barriers to the uptake of renewables and aims to share stories directly from farmers using renewables. QFF’s energy team will be in attendance and speaking, alongside corporate partner RELA. Learn more here.
- The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers are conducting a Queensland Water Market Effectiveness Study. The Department are seeking your opinions and experiences regarding water trading, including the barriers to participation, your confidence in market regulation, and the quality of information and services available. Complete the survey here by Friday, 20 June 2025.
- CANEGROWERS has welcomed the renewed momentum in Australia-EU free trade negotiations, urging both sides to work towards a deal that delivers meaningful outcomes for Australian agriculture. Read more here.
- The National Response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has transitioned from eradication to management after the National Management Group (NMG) for emergency plant pest responses agreed that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate ToBRFV from Australia. Read more here.
- The 2025 Australian Cotton Collective and Industry Awards hosted by Cotton Australia will be held in Toowoomba from August 5 -7. The Collective will feature some excellent speakers on issues close to the heart of cotton growers – sustainability, water, pest management, precision agriculture, new products, safety and much more. Secure your ticket here.
- The Queensland Government has given the green light for early works on the Paradise Dam project to begin. Read more here.
- The National Horticulture Council has called on all levels of government and supply chain partners to commit to an urgent review of the burden of compliance being carried by business. Read more here. Horticultural businesses are invited to provide information about their experiences via a survey until Friday, 8 August 2025.
- The Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a free phone service for farmers and landholders in Queensland providing information and guidance on a range of energy matters. Available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm, call 07 3329 7500.
- QFF and Agritourism Queensland have welcomed the inclusion of agritourism in the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 tourism plan which launched last week. Read more here.
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