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25 Sep 2025

Building stronger transport corridors for Queensland agriculture

I recently met with fellow members of the Bruce Highway Advisory Council (BHAC) in Gin Gin, where industry leaders, regional representatives and government came together to discuss how we can make...
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21 Aug 2025

QFF celebrates Queensland agriculture at the 2025 Ekka

Every year, the Royal Queensland Show, or the Ekka, reminds us of the vital connection between the city and the bush. With the theme Country Spirit, City Heart, this year’s Ekka celebrated the...
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17 Jul 2025

Reflecting on the success of the RJSA and looking ahead to future of agricultural workforce development

Regional workforce development continues to be a critical focus for the Queensland Farmers’ Federation and our peak body members, Canegrowers, Cotton Australia and Queensland Fruit & Vegetable...
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12 Jun 2025

QFF and peak industry body members provide input into Queensland Primary Industries Prosper 2050 Blueprint

This week QFF and our peak body members Canegrowers, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, and Cotton Australia provided a submission to contribute to the development of the Queensland Primary...
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5 Jun 2025

QFF and our peak industry body members welcome changes to the definition of ‘primary producer’ in Queensland

Primary producers across Queensland welcomed news last week when Minister for Primary Industries the Hon Tony Perrett announced changes to the definition of a ‘primary producer’ in Queensland at...
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29 May 2025

Managing on-farm risk and supporting resilience

Effectively managing farm business risk requires careful planning. This is especially true for farm businesses that are family owned and operated given the number of roles and responsibilities...
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22 May 2025

Say hello to QFF at FNQ Field Days

Next week QFF will be heading to one of Queensland’s powerhouse agricultural regions - Far North Queensland - to attend northern Australia’s largest field day, FNQ Field Days. Far North...
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15 May 2025

Energy efficiency, affordability and reliability remains a top priority for Queensland agriculture

On-farm energy usage is a significant cost for many primary producers across Queensland, particularly in intensive agricultural operations. For more than a decade the Queensland Farmers’...
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8 May 2025

Time to get on with it following Federal Election result

Australians headed to the polls over the weekend to cast their vote in the 2025 Federal Election with the Australian Labor Party and Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese now confirmed to return to...
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1 May 2025

Strong policy measures needed for Queensland agriculture regardless of Federal Election outcome

This weekend Australians will head to the polls and determine the next Australian Government. Throughout the campaign the Queensland agriculture sector has welcomed a number of bipartisan...
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24 Apr 2025

Discussing the opportunities and risks impacting Queensland’s agricultural land

Today’s land use planning decisions will have significant impacts on future generations of Queensland agricultural production. These impacts will flow on to our state’s economy, our national...
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17 Apr 2025

Discussing the need for greater investment in Queensland’s regional roads and infrastructure

Last week the Federal Opposition announced plans to establish a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund (RAFF) to invest in regional health care, childcare and infrastructure if elected on May...
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