27 Apr 2026
- QFF President Aaron Kiely has paid tribute to the late agricultural advocate Ian Burnett in his latest President’s Column. Ian Burnett’s legacy is one of commitment: to his family, to his community, and to the industries that define Queensland agriculture. He brought people together, stood up for what mattered, and did so with humility and strength. Ian’s influence will be felt for generations, and his contribution will not be forgotten. Read more here.
- QFF welcomes the South East Queensland Food System Strategy report, developed by CSIRO in partnership with the Council of Mayors of South East Queensland and regional stakeholders, which calls for a bold, coordinated approach to safeguard the nation’s food supply. Read more here.
- Cotton Australia is reminding growers that submissions to the Muray-Darling Basin Plan Review close on 1 May, encouraging producers to have their say and share their on-ground experience to help shape future water policy. Read more here.
- CANEGROWERS has welcomed the Queensland Government’s $25 million investment in biofuels, describing it as an important step towards unlocking new opportunities for the state’s sugarcane industry and strengthening regional economies. Read more here.
- Greenlife Industry Queensland has launched its Fire Ant Ready Program, providing nursery businesses with practical tools and on-ground support to manage fire ant risks. Read more here.
- The National Farmers’ Federation has provided a submission to inform the development of a National Statement on First Nations in agriculture, highlighting the importance of stronger Indigenous engagement, leadership and opportunities across the sector. Read more here.
- QFF is hosting a Crisis Communications Workshop in Boonah on 14 May to help farmers and industry representatives build confidence in managing media and stakeholder communication during challenging situations. Register here.
- QFF CEO Jo Sheppard will speak at the Queensland Transport Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane on 3-4 June, bringing a strong regional and agricultural perspective to discussions on the future of the state’s infrastructure – including the Biosecurity in the Boardroom project and the importance of biosecurity considerations in transport infrastructure development. Read more here.
- Fertiliser prices will continue to rise for months to come and even an immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz will do little to anchor them, according to analysts. Read more here.
- The New South Wales Government has confirmed that resistant varroa mite populations detected in Queensland and New South Wales are a new population un-related to the original 2022 detection. This new population of mites has confirmed genetic resistance to both pyrethroid and amitraz-based treatments. Read more here.