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21 Mar 2023

Low emissions roadmap for Queensland agriculture launched

Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap launched in Rockhampton Developed following extensive consultation process Helping agribusinesses thrive while reducing emissions Roadmap launched with...
14 Mar 2023

Media Release: More equitable and consistent irrigation pricing coming for Queensland farmers

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to endorse more equitable and consistent irrigation pricing arrangements for Queensland farmers through...
22 Feb 2023

New job matching platform to help Queensland agricultural sector through workforce crisis

The Queensland agricultural sector will now have the support of a sophisticated job matching tool to attract valuable skilled labour along with the opportunity to showcase the incredible career...
17 Jan 2023

Round 2 Queensland Agritourism Grant Recipients Announced

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and the Queensland Government are pleased to announce that 12 primary producers from around the state have been successful in securing grants in the highly...
30 Nov 2022

2022 Reef Champion Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 2022 Reef Champion Awards have been announced, shining a light on farming, extension, traditional owners and community leaders who are working to reduce their impact on the Great...
24 Oct 2022

Planting the seeds for a strong agricultural workforce

With Queensland agriculture producing one third of Australia’s food and contributing approximately $23.54 billion to the nation’s gross value of production (GVP), the sector is calling on young...
30 Sep 2022

The regions to play a critical role in the clean energy industrial revolution

Ambitious renewable energy targets of 70% by 2032 and 80% by 2035, major supergrid infrastructure, a commitment to keeping a high level of public ownership across Queensland’s energy system, and a...
11 Jul 2022

Reef Champion Award Nominations Extended

Nominations for the 2022 Reef Champion Awards have been extended until 5 pm Friday, 19 August 2022. The extension gives outstanding land managers, extension officers, organisations and members of the...
7 Jul 2022

Announcing five-year Agworkforce Strategy for Queensland Agriculture

The total value of Queensland’s primary industries is $23.54 billion, with $18.4 billion in gross value of production (GVP). This is a vital contribution to the Queensland economy. Future growth...
22 Jun 2022

Continued investment in water security vital to the future of Queensland farming

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its members have welcomed the Queensland Government’s ongoing commitment to prioritising water security for the state, with $510 million announced for...
16 Jun 2022

Round 1 Queensland Agritourism Grant recipients announced

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) are pleased to announce that 9 primary producers from around the state have been successful in...
13 Jun 2022

Rising energy prices add to cost pressures for farmers

The release of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) final determination on 2022-23 regulated retail electricity prices for Queensland has raised concern for farmers and regional communities and...