As the floodwaters recede, north Queensland farmers are beginning the difficult recovery process. For information about financial assistance and support services available, visit the Farmer Disaster Support website.
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members are frustrated and disappointed following the passing of legislation that will see a greater regulatory burden placed on Queensland’s...
QFF commends federal government for prioritising ag
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the passing of the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 by the Federal Parliament today, which criminalises the...
QFF concerned Reef reports will lead to regulations
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has expressed concern that two Reef reports released last Friday misrepresent the agriculture sector’s commitment to the Great Barrier Reef effort and...
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Reef Champion Awards celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working to improve the quality of water entering the iconic Great...
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the introduction of the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 by the Queensland Government yesterday, which imposes greater...
Water opportunity flows for Dawson River irrigators
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is encouraging irrigators and irrigation groups along the Dawson River to consider an offer by the Queensland Government to access the state’s strategic...
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has expressed disappointment in ABC’s Four Corners program after it failed to represent the full picture of irrigation and water management in the Murray...
Eight more agriculture extension trainees clock in for work
Another eight extension trainees are assisting farmers throughout the Great Barrier Reef Catchments after recently beginning work with various NRM and agricultural advisory groups through the...
Emerald successfully transitions to local water management
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the transfer of the SunWater Emerald distribution scheme to Fairbairn Irrigation Network Limited after local management attracted overwhelming...
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is reminding farmers and rural communities that a new landfill tax commences in areas across the state today.
The Waste Levy will be set at $75 per tonne...
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the release of the Queensland Drought Program Review and the opportunity to continue working with the state government to get the right policy...
QFF welcomes funding for north Queensland flood recovery project
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed funding to deliver an agricultural recovery project to assist farmers affected by widespread flooding in the north of the state earlier this...