7 Apr 2026
QFF, our peak body members Cotton Australia, CANEGROWERS and Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, and Corporate Partners Power Tynan, and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise remain concerned by the impacts of global fuel and fertiliser supply disruptions on Queensland agriculture. Read more here.
Cotton Australia brought key industry priorities to the table at its annual board dinner with the Queensland Government, including fuel and fertiliser supply, water pricing, insurance costs and future industry growth. The event highlighted the importance of strong relationships between industry and decision-makers. Read more here.
CANEGROWERS has welcomed a parliamentary report into a sugarcane-based bioenergy industry in Queensland, highlighting its potential to strengthen fuel security, support regional jobs and reduce reliance on imports. Read more here.
Telstra has raised concerns about new mobile coverage map standards, which may label areas of usable signal as ‘no coverage’. The change could impact how regional Australians plan travel, business and connectivity, potentially creating confusion about where phones will still work. Read more here.
The Australian Government’s Poultry Post newsletter provides updates for domestic and commercial bird owners, from backyard chook keepers through to poultry producers. It includes the latest information on biosecurity, bird health and disease risks to help protect flocks across Australia. Read more here.
The Agri Emerging Markets Program, delivered by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise and supported by Shell QGC, will help Western Downs agribusinesses identify new opportunities, meet evolving market demands and strengthen supply chain positioning. Download the information pack here to learn more. Apply here.
Greenlife Industry Queensland's Northshore Trade Day returns to Brisbane on 6 May 2026, bringing together growers, suppliers and buyers for a trade-only horticulture showcase. Connect with industry, source products and explore new business opportunities. Buyers register here to attend and access all 2026 events. Stand holders book a casual or block stand here.
QFF’s Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor team is hosting a webinar on 23 April on the Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools initiative, connecting industry with schools to help build a skilled, future-ready workforce. The session will outline how stakeholders can get involved and support agriculture career pathways. Register here.
The latest edition of QFVG’s Fruit & Vegetable News is on the way, covering key issues including the Horticulture Code review, chemical access challenges and ongoing support for grower profitability and workforce needs. Subscribe here to receive your copy.
The latest Farm Policy Journal explores how Australia’s National Food Security Strategy must move beyond supply to consider the broader systems shaping food production, distribution and resilience. The edition brings together expert insights on policy, infrastructure, biosecurity, finance and climate impacts. Read more here.