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

12 Jun 2025

QFF and peak industry body members provide input into Queensland Primary Industries Prosper 2050 Blueprint

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

Subscribe to QFF’s weekly ’10 things to know’ e-bulletin stay up to date with the latest news affecting Queensland agriculture.

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

6 days ago

QFF CEO Jo Sheppard recently provided her perspective on effective land use planning and why it matters in the latest edition of the Australian Farm Institute's Farm Policy Journal - Holding ground in uncertainty: insights for Australian agriculture in 2050, developed in collaboration with CSIRO's Ag2050 initiative.The article discusses the rise of mining, tourism, renewable energy infrastructure, urbanisation, development-related offsets, protected land, and other environmental legislation and initiatives that are in many cases reducing the footprint of productive farmland."While varying degrees of coexistence are possible between many of these land uses, it is important that we maintain a perspective towards the identification and preservation of highly productive agricultural land. We need to find ways that we can continue to meet the food, fibre and foliage requirements of the nation and support a strong, productive and sustainable future for regional communities."This Special Edition of the Farm Policy Journal is open access, offering all stakeholders the opportunity to read about a range of important topics including land use, water futures, adaptation and diversification in Australian agriculture. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/44jfk26 (QFF Perspective - page 187) ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

7 days ago

🧑‍🌾 Are you a farmer or landholder with questions about tariffs, energy infrastructure, or on-farm energy efficiency?The Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a free phone service providing guidance on all these topics and more, including:💡 details of government and industry on-farm energy support💡 community energy engagement opportunities💡 energy infrastructure and landholder hosting💡 on-farm solar and batteries💡 tariffs structures, retail pricing and more.The service is available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm. To contact the EISL, please call 07 3329 7500.Learn more about the service here 👉 bit.ly/3HH9IGc ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

1 week ago

This week in 10 Things to Know 👇 🧑‍🌾 QFF and our peak body members CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia and Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers(QFVG) have provided a summary submission to the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland Agriculture) on the Queensland Primary Industries Prosper 2050 Blueprint draft.📄 QFF’s Farm Business Resilience Program will host a webinar on 7 July with Kylie Wilson from Sparke Helmore Lawyers providing practical information for agribusinesses about Wills and Estate Planning.✂️ The NFF Horticulture Council has launched a national survey to capture the perspectives of growers facing ballooning red tape requirements. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/43JBtX7 ... See MoreSee Less

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Queensland Farmers' Federation

2 weeks ago

Over the last month the QFF team has enjoyed a number of opportunities to engage with our members, partners, industry and government to celebrate and progress Queensland agriculture. Here are a few highlights 👇🚜 QFF CEO Jo Sheppard recently attended the first Agriculture Energy Water Council alongside QFF members CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens and CEO Dan Galligan, and Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray. The meeting, chaired by the Minister for Primary Industries the Hon Tony Perrett MP, provided an opportunity for Minister Perrett and Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers the Hon. Ann Leahy to come together with agriculture industry leaders to progress priority issues for the sector. Key topics discussed included workforce and skills, land use planning, water and the irrigator discount, and biosecurity. AgForce Queensland🧑‍🌾 QFF CEO joined a panel session sharing leadership experiences as part of the Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program alongside April Cavanagh, Chair Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, Bryce Camm, CEO Camm Agricultural Group, Peta Ward National GM Westpac Regional & Agribusiness Australia, Kate Venables GM SW region TAFE Queensland, Catherine Marriott OAM.🌱 QFF Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program graduates joined experienced extension staff in Proserpine last week to explore soil science as a powerful and engaging way to connect with farmers.🌧️ QFF Project Manager, Risk, Recovery and Resilience Kerry Battersby recently attended the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Disaster Management Conference attending sessions on food supply chain disruptions and other areas critical to agricultural disaster management.🍽️ QFF's Bec Tkal and Eloise Cosgrove attended TSBE Food Leaders Australia's Chef's Table event in Dalby, celebrating the finest produce from the Western Downs. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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CANEGROWERS @canegrowers ·

12 Jun

🎥 “This is about growers being part of the solution — and part of the reward.”
CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan welcomes today’s Parliamentary Inquiry into the bioenergy potential of Qld’s sugarcane industry.
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#Bioenergy #QldSugar #CANEGROWERS #RenewableEnergy

Queensland Farmers' Federation @qldfarmers ·

24 Feb

🚜 Last Friday QFF and @CANEGROWERS participated in the #Agribusiness Investment Roundtable hosted by Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership @DavidJanetzkiMP and Minister for Primary Industries @TonyPerrettMP.

#QldFarmers #Agriculture

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CANEGROWERS @canegrowers ·

18 Feb

BIG WIN FOR GROWERS! 🌱🚜💪
CANEGROWERS has secured replanting support for flood-affected growers! After strong advocacy alongside @QldFarmers and their commodities, the Qld Govt has agreed to extend disaster recovery grants to cover replanting costs - a crucial step in getting…

Queensland Farmers' Federation @qldfarmers ·

12 Feb

Next week Brisbane will be hosting @AgriFuturesAU @evokeAG 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-19 February.

Read more in our President's Column below 👇
https://bit.ly/4hPrpRb

#AgTech #AgChatOz #Agriculture