When crisis hits, the businesses that cope best are the ones that planned ahead

QFF’s Managing Communications During a Crisis Program was developed to help farmers and agribusinesses across the state’s food, fibre and foliage sectors prepare for the unexpected.

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Biosecurity in the Boardroom promotes regional biosecurity awareness in Far North Queensland

This morning the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) and Biosecurity Queensland brought together senior industry and government leaders in Cairns for a Biosecurity in the Boardroom Breakfast and tour of the Port of Cairns, extending...

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State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

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Queensland farmers welcome retention of critical mechanism to protect prime agricultural land

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) welcomes the Queensland Government’s reintroduced Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill), which has adopted the recommendations of...

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Careers in Agriculture Magazine

The Careers in Agriculture magazine was developed by QFF to help students, teachers and parents explore the depth and breadth of career opportunities available across Queensland's agricultural industries. Packed with real career stories,...

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Energy Literacy to Support Drought Resilience

Energy Literacy to Support Drought Resilience is a QFF project being delivered through the Southern Queensland and Northern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub administered by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).

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Joint release: Disaster-hit regions call out Federal Government’s decision to reject support

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to urgently reverse his government’s decision to reject an application for a restocking allowance to support the agricultural industry to get back on its feet following the devastating North...

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10 Things to Know - 18 May 2026

QFF CEO Jo Sheppard joined the Queensland Country Hour to discuss last week’s Federal Budget.

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Agricultural industry bodies welcome Parliamentary Committee’s recommendations on proposed Condamine Alluvium regulation changes

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), Cotton Australia and Central Downs Irrigators Limited (CDIL) have welcomed several key recommendations from the Primary Industries and Resources Committee’s report following their inquiry into...

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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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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 - 20 April 2026

QFF welcomes an independent Queensland Productivity Commission inquiry into the impacts of recent changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, as a step towards more practical, workable policy settings.

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Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

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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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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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10 Things to Know 16 March 2026

The National Farmers’ Federation joined the Federal Government for a ministerial roundtable on fuel supply last week, providing an important voice for farmers as primary producers across Australia contend with critical input supply...

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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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10 Things to Know - 27 January 2026

QFF has launched a new website, making it easier for members and stakeholders to access QFF project updates, resources and advocacy priorities in one place.

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