Agricultural industry bodies seek amendments to proposed legislative reform to maintain protections for Condamine Alluvium groundwater system critical for farmers and rural communities

The Condamine Alluvium is one of Queensland’s most important groundwater systems supporting some of Australia’s most productive cropping land, significant stock, domestic and community supplies, including up to 90% of the growing...

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10 Things to Know - 27 April 2026

QFF President Aaron Kiely has paid tribute to the late agricultural advocate Ian Burnett in his latest President’s Column.

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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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Queensland farmers disappointed by Australia-European Union trade deal outcome

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has joined the broader Australian agriculture industry in its disappointment following the outcomes of the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement.

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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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Managing Communications During a Crisis Workshop - Boonah

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, CANEGROWERS and Cotton Australia will be offering crisis communications and media response training for farmers and industry...

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10 Things to Know - 16 February 2026

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has released its Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper, opening a 12-week consultation that will shape water policy for the next decade.

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10 Things to Know - 9 February 2026

Applications are now open for the second round of the AgriEmpower Scholarship, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) in partnership with Woolworths

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Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities that defined Queensland agriculture in 2025

As we begin a new year, it’s worth reflecting on the challenges and opportunities that defined Queensland agriculture in 2025 - a year marked by strong engagement, meaningful reform and close collaboration across our members, producers,...

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Biosecurity in the Boardroom

Biosecurity in the Boardroom is an initiative aimed at raising awareness and driving engagement across the corporate sector to place biosecurity on their agenda.

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Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program Regional Bus Tour Showcases the Depth of Queensland Agriculture and Extension in Action

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and Biosecurity Queensland are encouraging all businesses to know the potential impacts of biosecurity events to their organisations, review their biosecurity readiness and strengthen their...

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10 Things to Know - 8 December 2025

QFVG has appointed Scott Kompo-Harms as its new CEO, starting 12 January 2026. With extensive experience across government and agricultural advocacy, Scott brings strong policy and industry insights to the role.

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National Ag Day highlights Queensland agriculture’s strength

More than 300 guests gathered at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane for QFF’s annual National Agriculture Day Breakfast. The strong attendance from producers, industry leaders, and government representatives...

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