QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across the state.
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Energy Information Service for Landholders
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Farm Business Resilience Program
Energy Information Service for Landholders
Energy Information Service for Landholders
The Energy Information Service for Landholders can be accessed Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5pm via 07 3329 7500.
What is it?
The Energy Information Service for Landholders is a free phone service for farmers and landholders in Queensland providing information and guidance on a range of energy matters.
Objective
To ensure farmers and landholders in Queensland can access up to date information and guidance about energy on their farm and for their business.
The Queensland Ag Energy Hub provides a centralised hub of information for Queensland farmers navigating the energy needs and requirements of their operations.
What is it?
The website provides information about reducing expenditure and case studies from farms that have successfully implemented savings initiatives, as well as fact sheets on pumping, irrigation, energy efficient farm buildings and more.
Objective
To ensure farmers can access information about energy saving opportunities on their farm and in their business.
Queensland Farmers’ Federation in partnership with the Queensland Government, has prepared the Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit to assist and inform landholders as they respond to and negotiate with energy industry representatives about accessing land and developing renewable energy projects.
What is it?
A Toolkit to assist and inform landholders as they respond to and negotiate with energy industry representatives about accessing land and developing renewable energy projects.
Objective
To ensure landholders are aware of the various potential benefits and risks associated with on-farm renewable developments.
The Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP) is available to primary producers in Queensland. The Program helps you review all aspects of your business and identify strategies to address your risks through the development of a Farm Business Resilience Plan. This program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
What is it?
The program supports farmers to identify gaps and areas of focus for their business. FBRP can assist with natural disaster and drought management, strategic business and risk management skills, family business planning and natural resource management.
Objective
Improving your farm’s long-term business resilience to help you absorb and recover from challenges that have a negative impact on production and financial returns.
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QFF is a federation that represents the interests of peak state and national agriculture industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across Queensland.
QFF’s Water and Energy Policy Committee was pleased to meet with the Hon. Ann Leahy MP, Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers to discuss a number of water priorities for Queensland agriculture including an urgent request for the extension of the irrigator price discount.Irrigators across Queensland are facing significant water pricing increases of up to 39% and removing the irrigator discount at this point would result in producers being hit with water pricing increases of over 50% in some schemes, giving the impacted businesses, the vast majority of whom are family small to medium enterprises (SMEs), no time to adjust.QFF and our Water and Energy Policy Committee are seeking the support of the Queensland Government to continue the price discount and proactively seeking efficiencies across Sunwater and Seqwater, in a way that doesn’t add further cost and process burdens to farmers and the government.On behalf of our peak body members, QFF is strongly urging the Queensland Government not to remove lower bound pricing for irrigators and to continue a 15% discount to be applied to all irrigators.We commend the Queensland Government's goal and whole of government commitment to supercharge the agricultural sector’s output to $30 billion by 2030 and QFF and our peak body members are committed to engaging with the government to turn these aspirations into reality.If we are to bring this goal to fruition, access to secure and affordable water is critical.We acknowledge and appreciate the Queensland Government’s support for the viability and future prosperity of food, fibre and foliage produced through irrigated agriculture across the state.Dr Alicia Kennedy Rachel Chambers Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers Jo Sheppard Jo Martin Steven Ford (Pioneer Valley Water Co-operative Limited), Michael Murray Cotton Australia , Austin Evans (Eton Irrigation Co-Operative), Dale Hollis (Bundaberg Ag-Food & Fibre Alliance // Bundaberg Regional Irrigators Group), Mario Barbagallo (Burdekin River Irrigation Area), Gordon Van Der Est (Lockyer Water Users Forum) ... See MoreSee Less
This week a low vibing budget was handed down by the Federal Government amidst a backdrop of subdued expectations in relation to economic growth and the ongoing structural deficit projected for the years ahead. We have seemingly now entered the fiscal twilight zone where a $42 billion budget deficit is surrounded by an ‘it could have been worse’ or ‘it is not as bad as I thought’ narrative.With approximately $9 billion of the budget not yet announced, tax cuts and cost of living sweeteners, this budget feels very much like an election budget and not a full-term budget.QFF acknowledges the investment commitment to increase the ACCC’s capacity to investigate unconscionable conduct among supermarkets and retailers. While there is no detail yet provided regarding the $2.9 million investment announced to assist suppliers in standing up to the big supermarkets, the Federal Government should look no further than Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ (QFVG) leading Geared Up Growers program here in Queensland. Let’s hope there is strong industry engagement underpinning the execution of these budget announcements.With the Federal Government election about to be called and the world watching as Donald Trump plans to enact his tariff policies next week, this week’s election budget may in fact be the last thing on our minds by April.However, Federal Government priorities and how they choose to invest taxpayers' money is incredibly important. Now is a time when we need to double down on the things that matter to Australia. QFF will continue to work with governments of the day at both a state and federal level to push for the things that will support a viable future for agriculture – consumers, regional communities and future generations, need a strong farming sector.Read more in our President's Column below 👇 bit.ly/3QRHuK6... See MoreSee Less
💲 Last night's underwhelming Federal Budget has underscored the importance of the upcoming Federal Election to deliver key investments in Australian agriculture. Read about the key announcements for agriculture in the National Farmers' Federation's slides below. ... See MoreSee Less
👩🌾 Join Kylie Wilson of Sparke Helmore Lawyers and Maddi Allen from BDO Australia to learn about the different business structures common to agricultural enterprises and discuss the advantages and pitfalls of each structure at a QFF delivered Farm Business Resilience Program workshop on 9 April in Boonah.Business structures are not a one-size fits all approach and this workshop will explore the key considerations when discussing the options for your agribusiness.Beginning with the end in mind, this workshop will ask participants to identify their long-term goals for their agribusiness, and provide practical resources for you to determine your next steps.The details 👇🗓️ Wednesday, 9 April 2025🕣 8:30am – 1:00pm. Registration at 8:00am.📍 The Outlook Training and Resource Centre, BoonahLearn more and RSVP to attend here by 2 April 👉 bit.ly/4iKdE6MThis workshop is being delivered as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program. ... See MoreSee Less
Here's a recap of QFF's recent engagement activities with our members, partners, industry, and government 👇💡 QFF Energy Project Manager Andrew Chamberlin presented on the EnergySQ program at a meeting of the Traprock Group at the Terrica Woolshed. The QFF energy team are in the process of finalising reports for up to 90 farms that participated in the free on-farm energy audit program. ACCIONASouthern Downs Regional CouncilGoondiwindi Regional CouncilRural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland Coexistence Queensland 🧑🌾 The Hon. Tony Perrett MP Minister for Primary Industries met with the QFF Board and Council to discuss a range of priority issues for our members including biosecurity, workforce skilling and disaster recovery and resilience following the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) 25 Year Blueprint for Agriculture forum. Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland eastAUSmilk🌱 QFF's Project Manager - Graduate Programs Tim Bradley was in Airlie Beach for the Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program Induction Workshop. There was also a 2 day Spectra Coaching Workshop for the program mentors representing each participating host organisation. These events marked the official welcome for nine new trainees embarking on their 15-month journey in the program. Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry burdekin productivity services Dawson Catchment Coordinating Association - DCCAFarmacist Pty LtdReef Catchments Mackay Area Productivity Services (MAPS) AglantisQueensland Agriculture🚜 QFF CEO Jo Sheppard met with the Hon. Sam O'Connor MP Minister for Housing and Public Works to discuss urban creep into agricultural land and the #RightToFarm issues and land use planning considerations arising from this urban encroachment. 🏫 QFF CEO Jo Sheppard met with representatives from the ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc to discuss opportunities to collaborate on agricultural education priorities. Stay up to date with QFF and connect with us at upcoming events by subscribing to our 10 Things to Know newsletter here 👉 bit.ly/45KCXP7... See MoreSee Less
🥕 Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) have published an article highlighting the vital role of #AgriculturalExtension in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and the practical implementation of these findings on farm.
Far North #QldFarmers have been heavily impacted by heavy rainfall & flooding.
Our latest President's Column discusses the impact on local infrastructure & commodities, the need for embedded resilience and crop replacement recovery funding.
QLD Gov Must Prioritise Replanting in Disaster Recovery
When disasters strike, recovery grants are essential for growers to clean up and rebuild. But the real goal is getting businesses back on track, and in farming that means crops back in the ground.
In other states, farmers…