Queensland farmers call for long-term government action following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather events in north Queensland
Queensland’s peak agriculture body— the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its members Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG), and Canegrowers—are calling on...
Queensland Farmers’ Federation welcomes bipartisan support to reinstate 80:20 funding split for urgent Bruce Highway safety works
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed this morning’s announcement from the Federal Government of $7.2 billion in funding for urgent upgrades to bring the Bruce Highway to a 3-star...
QFF campaign shining light on food and agricultural products Queenslanders Can’t Live Without
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) alongside its peak body members is inviting Queenslanders to reflect on what farmers mean to them and the agricultural products they can’t live without...
Urgent whole-of-government action needed to confront biosecurity crisis
Queensland’s agriculture sector and local councils are uniting in a powerful call-to-action, urging the state government to prioritise biosecurity.
With growing biosecurity risks on the horizon,...
New partnership ensuring landowner’s best interests are the priority for renewable energy projects on their land
A new partnership harnessing the industry expertise of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and Australia’s first landowner aligned renewable energy platform will further assist Queensland...
New funding announced for Queensland’s nature fund and support for landholders
The Miles Government has announced a boost to the state’s nature fund if re-elected, committing to invest $139.5 million to triple the size of Queensland’s nature fund and related initiatives,...
New role to boost engagement between agriculture and energy sectors in Queensland
The Queensland agriculture sector will now have greater access to information and a streamlined opportunity to provide input into the state’s renewable energy transition.
The Queensland...
New industry-led program to respond to farmer training needs
A new industry-led training program is supporting Queensland farmers to access high-quality, modern and flexible training across the state.
The new program, SmartAg Queensland, provides...
New phone information service and website to support farmers make informed decisions about energy on their farm
A new phone information service is now available to assist Queensland farmers and landholders with their on-farm energy related enquiries. Operating Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm, the free...
Regional communities and biosecurity support welcomed amid cost-of-living budget
Queensland's Deputy Premier and Treasurer the Hon. Cameron Dick has today handed down his fifth Queensland State Budget with a strong focus on relieving cost of living pressures.
Electricity,...
Agritourism peak body launches to support burgeoning agricultural industry
A new peak body has officially launched to represent and advocate on behalf of farmers who diversify their farming operation into agritourism.
Launched today, Agritourism Queensland will work to...
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation applauds Premier’s announcement to introduce a ban on carbon capture and storage in Great Artesian Basin
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has responded to the grave concerns raised by the agriculture sector, regional community leaders and conservationists with today’s announcement of a permanent ban on...