31 Aug 2026
- QFF invite you to join us at our annual National Agriculture Day breakfast event and hear from special guest speaker, the Treasurer of Queensland, the Hon David Janetzki MP. Addressing this year's National Agriculture Day theme of Our Farmers, Our Future, the Treasurer will discuss the Queensland Government's investments in agriculture and its long-term vision for the sector. Purchase your ticket here.
- Last week the Queensland Government passed the State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. The Bill featured amendments called for by QFF and our peak body members to protect the rights of Queensland farmers and the state’s prime agricultural land. Read more here.
- QFF CEO Kylie Porter will address QREC’s Energy Connect this Thursday 3 September, presenting on the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of agriculture and renewable energy. Read more and book tickets here. Kylie will also be speaking at the Clean Energy Council’s Queensland Energy & Economic Summit on Wednesday 9 September. Book tickets here.
- Australian cotton products are a thoughtful way to give a gift that's comfortable, durable and made to last. Cotton Australia have put together a few Father's Day gift ideas made with Australian cotton. Read more here.
- eastAUSmilk are calling for more support for local Queensland farmers and the local jobs supported by milk processing in the state following a chaotic period following the closure of the South Brisbane milk factory in July. Read more here.
- Consumers are feeling the pressure at the checkout, but the latest inflation data shows fresh fruit and vegetable prices are actually falling. Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers said the latest data was good news for consumers but painted a very different picture for growers. Read more here.
- From invasive species and emerging diseases to trade, technology and community impacts, biosecurity plays a critical role in protecting Queensland's industries, environment and everyday life. Join Biosecurity Queensland for an interactive one-day event exploring real-world biosecurity challenges in North Queensland. Register here.
- Join business leaders, industry innovators, government representatives and regional stakeholders at TSBE’s 2026 Roma Enterprise Evening, a premier event celebrating the vision, investment and innovation driving the future of the Maranoa region. Book tickets here.
- Three Queenslanders have been named as successful recipients of the National Farmers’ Federation’s AgriEmpower Scholarship as the program begins its second cohort. Read more here.
- Eligible Telstra customers can now use a compatible device to access select apps like Apple Weather, Google Maps and Google Weather and WhatsApp in more places across the country, via satellite to mobile connectivity. Read more here.