The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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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The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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.

Projects Newsroom

The United Voice of Agriculture in Queensland

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.

Projects Newsroom

President's Column

14 Nov 2024

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Queensland's Agricultural Industries

Agriculture makes a major contribution to Queensland's state and regional economies and employment.

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Current Projects

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.

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Queensland Ag Energy Hub

Queensland Ag Energy Hub

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.

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Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit

Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit

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.

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Farm Business Resilience Program

Farm Business Resilience Program

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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10 Things to know

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Industry Members

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.

Queensland Farmers' Federation

3 days ago

🧑‍🌾 This morning QFF hosted our Annual National Agriculture Day Breakfast event at Customs House.The event brought together our members, corporate partners, ministerial and departmental guests and agricultural supply chain partners to celebrate the vital contributions of Australian farmers to the nation's economy and regional communities.The Hon Tony Perrett MP, Queensland Minister for Primary Industries, discussed the important role of agricultural peak industry bodies, the need to apply a whole-of-government approach to manage the challenges that face the sector, and the importance of celebrating and promoting the achievements of Queensland farmers.A panel discussion featuring Director-General, Department of Primary Industries (Queensland Agriculture), Graeme Bolton, Director-General, Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Linda Dobe, and Dr. Karen Hussey, Chair of the Emissions Reductions Assurance Committee prompted the audience to consider the megatrends impacting Queensland agriculture and the need for considered policy development to ensure the future prosperity of our farm sector.Throughout the event QFF shared highlights from our #QldersCantLiveWithout campaign. View the entries here and enter your own to go in the running for a weekend getaway for two people at Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages in the Scenic Rim 👉 bit.ly/4i0jVLACANEGROWERS Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers Cotton Australia eastAUSmilk Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland Mitsubishi Motors Australia ExxonMobil Telstra BDO Australia Sparke Helmore Lawyers Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise RELA Australia ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

4 days ago

Here is a recap of QFF's recent engagement activities with our members and partners, industry and government 👇🤝 QFF CEO Jo Sheppard and Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray caught up with Graeme Bolton, Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland Agriculture), and Peter McKay, Director-General of the Department of Trade, Employment and Training at Energy Queensland's Board Stakeholder Breakfast.🚌 QFF held their cross industry bus trip which began in Bargara and ended in Cairns, featuring 6 trainees from the Queensland Government funded Agricultural Extension Work Placement program, visiting farms and industry organisations throughout the Great Barrier Reef Catchments. Aglantis Agritech Solutions Australian Banana Growers Burdekin Productivity Services Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management NQ Dry Tropics NRM Agritourism Queensland Tinaberries🌱 QFF's Energy Engagement and Education Advisor Stephanie McKechnie joined GasFields Coexistence Queensland in presenting to Powerlink Queensland. The meeting provided a good the opportunity to collaborate and discuss ways to support landholders through Queensland’s renewable energy transition. 💡 Gary Lees Head of Regional Development and Relations at RELA and Jo Sheppard engaged with stakeholders at the Warwick Renewable Forum for a proactive discussion on the future of renewable energy in the region. Southern Downs Regional Council Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC)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

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

4 days ago

📈 In December QFF will be joined by The Demographics Group for an event which will explore these themes and other key trends likely to shape 'Australia 2025' and what this means for the agriculture sector, regional communities, and the Queensland economy.Featuring one of Australia's leading social commentators, Bernard Salt AM along with Simon Kuestenmacher and Hari Hara Priya Kannan, the event will take a deep dive into the latest trends, data and insights, and the demographic outlook for the year ahead. Looking at Australia’s demographic trends, including the nation’s low birth rate and looming retirement cliff, it is clear that we need measured, forward-facing policy decisions in agriculture and regional development.With both the Queensland and US elections now behind us, this is a good time to consider what we can expect in the coming year and beyond and QFF is pleased to be able to bring this event to Brisbane.If you are in Brisbane in early December this is an event not to be missed. Secure your ticket here 👉 bit.ly/3NDEXljRead more in our President's Column below 👇 bit.ly/3YR8cpR ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

5 days ago

🌱 EnergySQ is a collaborative energy audit project between QFF and Acciona AU & NZ to support farmers to understand their on-farm energy consumption and identify ways to reduce their energy spend.The video below showcases the benefits of the program which is providing no-cost support to any farm located in the Southern Downs Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, Toowoomba Region , Goondiwindi Regional Council , Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council areas.Learn more and get involved here 👉 bit.ly/3NGzwTU ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

7 days ago

This week in 10 Things to Know 👇 👨‍🌾 This Friday will mark National Agriculture Day across Australia – a day designed to celebrate Australian agriculture. QFF are looking forward to welcoming Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon Tony Perrett MP, and other ministerial guests to our National Agriculture Day Breakfast. 📈 The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has delivered its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission outlining 20 targeted investments to drive productivity and growth, not only for the agricultural sector but also the Australian economy. 🐄 A recent workshop convened by Dairy Australia in Toowoomba explored the drivers of competitiveness and productivity for dairy, focussing on the trends and issues most relevant to the Queensland dairy industry. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3O3P1nS ... See MoreSee Less

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Adam Fennessy @adamfennessy ·

15 Nov

At this morning’s National #AgDayAU breakfast at Customs House Brisbane with @QldFarmers CEO @JoSheppard04 celebrating Aust’s agriculture sector - an industry that’s part of our lives every single day: http://agday.org.au

Queensland Farmers' Federation @qldfarmers ·

15 Nov

🧑‍🌾 This morning QFF hosted our Annual #AgDayAu Breakfast event at Customs House bringing together our members, corporate partners, ministerial and departmental guests and agricultural supply chain partners to celebrate the vital contributions of #AusFarmers.

#GrowYouGoodThing

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Michael Murray @kulki1 ·

14 Nov

Great to be at QFF’s National Ag Day breakfast- I can’t live without my fruit, my vegetables, my meat, my milk, my coffee, my cheese, my chocolate,my bread all brought home in 100% cotton shopping bags and grown by the great farmers of Australia - Thank you!!

Queensland Farmers' Federation @qldfarmers ·

15 Nov

#GrowYouGoodThing! Head to and tell us the agricultural product or food item you can't live without and go in the running for a weekend getaway for two in the Scenic Rim!

#AgDayAu #NationalAgDay #QldersCantLiveWithout