Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, regional communities and the people of Queensland more broadly. Surface water dominates our water supply sources but groundwater also plays an important role,...
Global concerns regarding high costs of fertiliser
Last weekend, ABC Landline featured an important segment that outlined growing concerns about global production disruptions and the increasing costs of producing fertiliser. The story featured a...
Managing Risk: A key challenge for farm enterprises
Effectively managing risk can be a real challenge for family-owned and operated farm enterprises but it is something many family businesses are working hard to get better at. Risks in farming come in...
Agriculture is worth more than $10 Billion to the Queensland economy and is a significant contributor to the very fabric of regional and remote communities. It is vital that agriculture has a strong...
Industry awaits decision of research into a modern Bradfield-like scheme
Approximately 84 years ago, well known engineer Sir John Bradfield proposed a scheme designed to capture the water of North Queensland and divert it west across the Great Dividing Range. It was an...
Global concerns regarding high costs of fertiliser
QFF was pleased to have the opportunity to participate in a workforce roundtable hosted by Minister Murray Watt in Brisbane this week which saw representatives from various agricultural peak bodies...
QFF appreciates having a seat at the Agricultural Ministerial Advisory Council (AgMac) which provides the opportunity for the CEO and me to represent our members and advocate for the things that...
With a reputation for innovation and resilience, regional Queensland has long been an economic powerhouse when it comes to the state’s economy. Whether in business, leadership, social issues or...
Feral pigs – an economic, environmental and biosecurity risk
Currently, there are nearly more feral pigs in Australia than there are people.
Farmers across Queensland have been battling to control pest animals across the board for many years but are...
Workforce pinch impacting Queensland farmers and future food production
Agriculture is the backbone of the Queensland economy and the lifeblood of regional communities. The growing world population is increasing the global demand for food and according to the United...
Recent threats are again highlighting the critical need for Australia to vigilantly maintain a robust biosecurity system. It feels like the threats are coming thick and fast at the moment and we must...
Industry input essential in development of State’s Energy Plan
QFF continues to work with industry partners and government to find a way forward to help reduce energy costs for the agricultural sector. Queensland farmers are driving on farm efficiencies and...