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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Projects undertaken by QFF seek to benefit and support Queenslands farmers across all industries.
Energy Information Service for Landholders
Queensland Ag Energy Hub
Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit
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.
This week in 10 Things 👇 🤝 The Australian Cotton industry will gather on the Gold Coast from 6-8 August 2024 to network, learn and unite around the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference theme of “Cultivating Excellence.” Cotton Australia🌱 BDO Australia have shared an article discussing the key strategies and actions that can help the agriculture sector harness innovation and pave a sustainable path for generations to come. 👨🌾 New peak body, Agritourism Queensland, officially commences operations today, 1 July 2024. Agritourism Queensland represents and advocates on behalf of farmers who have diversified their farming operation with agritourism and those looking to do so. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3RLvqeo... See MoreSee Less
QFF, with the support of the Queensland Government, recently launched two new resources to provide Queensland farmers and landholders with a central source of information regarding on-farm energy savings, government and industry support opportunities, tariffs and more.The Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a new phoneline service that operates Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 5pm. The EISL can provide farmers with up-to-date information on a range of energy matters including on-farm energy savings opportunities, hosting renewable energy infrastructure, tariffs, and other energy related enquiries.The EISL service is supported by a new website, the Queensland Ag Energy Hub which showcases case studies from farms that have successfully implemented on-farm energy savings opportunities, as well as a broad range of resources and industry specific energy efficiency opportunities.In addition to these two new resources, QFF are continuing to assist farmers to better understand and manage their energy consumption and identify opportunities to increase their energy efficiency through two on-farm energy audit programs.The Energy Southern Queensland program (EnergySQ), which launched in April 2023 in partnership with ACCIONA Energía, has been assisting growers and producers in the Southern Downs Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, Toowoomba Regional Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Goondiwindi Regional Council areas to identify tangible energy efficiency gains on their farms.The Energy Information Service for Landholders can be accessed by calling 07 3329 7500 and the Queensland Ag Energy Hub can be found at www.qldagenergyhub.com.au. To learn more about QFF’s on-farm energy programs, visit www.qff.org.au.Read more in our President's Column here 👉 bit.ly/45JcDGf... See MoreSee Less
QFF member Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is the state industry body representing Queensland’s commercial fruit, vegetable, and nut growers. Here are a few of their recent advocacy efforts and project work on behalf of their growers.📻 QFVG CEO Rachel Chambers recently spoke with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News) to discuss the the final report of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Independent Review by Dr Craig Emerson and the Federal Government’s acceptance of all 11 of its recommendations. Listen here 👉 bit.ly/45Azjsh (Rachel speaks at 7:05)🧑🌾 QFVG's Tricks of the Trade – Negotiation Tactics Masterclass series is being delivered throughout the state from this week, offering growers and their staff a practical masterclass to develop their business skills. Learn more and register here 👉 bit.ly/4byrDYZ🤝 QFVG attended a number of key horticulture events, including Hort Connections and the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo, connecting with members and the wider horticulture industry. 🗓️ After months of lobbying, QFVG CEO Rachel Chambers met with government representatives late last month, and under the direction of the Minister was informed that the Government has made changes to the PALM Scheme, including the scrapping of the minimum of 30 hours of work per week requirement. Listen to Rachel discuss the issue on the ABC's Queensland Country Hour here 👉 bit.ly/4aDXEhtYou can stay up to date with QFVG's advocacy efforts and show your support for Queensland's horticultural growers by visiting the website for their ongoing #WeGiveAFork campaign here 👉 bit.ly/3VrEV4TQFF represents the collective interests of our peak industry members and the 13,000 producers they represent. Learn more about the peak industry bodies we represent on our website here 👉 bit.ly/3MzQsu... See MoreSee Less
🧑🌾 Are you a Queensland farmer or landholder with questions about tariffs, energy infrastructure, or on-farm energy efficiency?QFF’s Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a free phone service providing guidance on these topics and related energy enquiries. The service is available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm. To contact the EISL, please call 07 3329 7500.You can learn more about the project here 👉 bit.ly/3L0UeLo... See MoreSee Less
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Whether you’re a seasoned #grower or a key staff member looking to sharpen your #negotiation skills - don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain insights that will empower you to thrive in the competitive retail landscape.
🐑 @keepthesheepWA is a grassroots movement taking action against the Commonwealth Government’s ban on #LiveExports.
Learn more about the campaign and add your signature to the petition to stand with #farmers against the ban on sheep exports here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Rq5MeO