10 Things to Know - 15 June 2026

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation and its peak body members have labelled the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) as unacceptable, raising concerns that these moves will put Queensland,...

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Canberra’s New Disaster Plan Under Fire: Proposed Funding Model Set to Fail Queensland Farmers and Communities

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation and its peak body members have labelled the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) as unacceptable, raising concerns that these moves will put Queensland,...

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10 Things to Know - 8 June 2026

QFF and our peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and Greenlife Industry Queensland, have outlined the top priorities for Queensland agriculture ahead of this year’s state...

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Queensland farmers outline key priorities for agriculture ahead of State Budget

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and Greenlife Industry Queensland, have outlined the top priorities for Queensland...

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QFF's role shaping agricultural policy for long-term farm viability in Queensland

Samuel Laffer is QFF’s Senior Policy Officer - Agriculture, leading coordinated, sector-wide responses to complex policy challenges spanning land use, safety and compliance, environment, energy, input and output security, and innovation.

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10 Things to Know - 1 June 2026

Last week QFF announced that after four and a half years at the helm, Jo Sheppard will step down as CEO from mid-July 2026. Ms Sheppard has overseen a period of growth and organisational maturity, underlined by a constant focus on...

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Queensland Farmers’ Federation Congratulates Outgoing CEO Jo Sheppard on Successful Tenure

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced that Jo Sheppard will step down as CEO from mid-July 2026.

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10 Things to Know - 25 May 2026

Queensland’s 2026 sugarcane crush will officially get underway this week, with harvesters rumbling into life across the state’s far north. CANEGROWERS continues to raise concerns around fuel and fertiliser supply ahead of the crush.

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10 Things to Know - 5 May 2026

QFF, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), and Business Chamber Queensland, are calling on the Federal Government to add in SMEs to the Economic Resilience Program to keep vital family businesses operating and regional...

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10 Things to Know - 7 April 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...

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Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Program Information Session

QFF’s Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor team are hosting an information webinar on the Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools program for Industry Reference Group (IRG) members and broader agriculture industry stakeholders interested in...

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Global supply disruptions place mounting pressure on Queensland agriculture

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and our peak body members and corporate partners remain concerned by escalating global tensions in the Middle East.

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10 Things to Know - 30 March 2026

QFF and our peak body members join the National Farmers’ Federation in calling for urgent Federal Government action on fuel and fertiliser supply for primary producers ahead of today’s National Cabinet meeting.

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QFF’s Energy Engagement and Education Advisor is bridging the communication gap between the agriculture and energy sectors

Stephanie McKechnie is Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s Energy Engagement and Education Advisor (EEEA), working at the cross-roads of agriculture, competing interests for land use, and Queensland’s changing energy system.

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Biosecurity in the Boardroom campaign continues the risk management conversation in 2026

In 2025 QFF and Biosecurity Queensland launched the Biosecurity in the Boardroom initiative in Brisbane, bringing together corporate, industry and government leaders from sectors outside of agriculture to begin a conversation on the...

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10 Things to Know 23 March 2026

The award-winning Queensland-based advisory firm Power Tynan is QFF’s newest Corporate Partner.

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Queensland Farmers’ Federation and Power Tynan partner to strengthen rural leadership and long-term farm business viability

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced a new partnership with award-winning Queensland-based advisory firm Power Tynan to support farmers and agricultural businesses with specialist accounting and leadership services.

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Supporting North Queensland agriculture to navigate energy change

Energy is an essential farm input, alongside water, that underpins much of the agricultural sector across North Queensland. Decisions around water and energy use have the potential to significantly impact farm profitability, productivity...

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