9 Mar 2026
- You can now nominate here for Cotton Australia’s 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognising excellence and innovation across the sector. Registrations are also open for the not to be missed 2026 Australian Cotton Conference here.
- Greenlife Industry Queensland’s Queensland Garden Show will return to the Nambour Showgrounds from 10–13 July, bringing together gardeners, growers and industry experts for four days of demonstrations, talks and displays celebrating horticulture and sustainable gardening. Read more here.
- QFF Board Member Kay Tommerup recently appeared on ABC Landline, sharing insights on farming innovation and the opportunities for Australian agriculture to adapt and thrive in a changing landscape. Watch the episode here.
- Trade and Investment Queensland are inviting new and emerging exporters to express interest in attending the Queensland Exporter Conference 2026. The free event will connect businesses with export experts and services to help unlock international market opportunities. Register your interest here.
- QFF’s energy team will be speaking at upcoming events including Solar and Storage Live on 18 and 19 March in Brisbane and the Queensland Community Energy Forum on 20 March in Proserpine. If you have questions about energy efficiency or community energy engagement opportunities, call the Energy Information Service for Landholders on 07 3329 7500.
- The National Farmers’ Federation has opened applications for its flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, a mentorship-based initiative supporting emerging female leaders in agriculture. Read more here.
- QFF corporate partner CarbonLink has played a central role in the landmark Rangelands Carbon project, a $6.6 million initiative led by the Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) that has transformed how soil carbon is measured and modelled across Northern Territory and Queensland rangelands. Read more here.
- Registrations for the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s Reef and Agriculture Roadshow close this Wednesday. The event will bring together agricultural representatives to discuss sector priorities, challenges and opportunities. Register here.
- Telstra has announced the retirement of ADSL and CAN Radio by 16 November 2027. These are common technologies in regional and remote Australia but are now reaching end of life with more reliable options now widely available. Learn more here.
- QFVG and NextGen Group will host a webinar unpacking new Grocery Supply Agreement trading terms coming into effect on 1 April 2026, helping growers understand changes under the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. Read more and register here.