Queensland farmers stand to benefit from actions that reduce carbon emissions. But it is only with strong leadership and a clear pathway that we can maximise this opportunity and ensure...
In August, the Microgrids for Agriculture project team hosted its second community of interest webinar. The “Microgrid Tech: State of the market” webinar explored domestic and international examples of emerging...
1. QFF has provided a submission in response to the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) that will be established to diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy. With an investment value of...
Organic matter contributes significantly to the waste stream by weight, making up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week. Although often seen as a natural waste stream, there...
Ag irrigators powering up with electricity tariff research study
Australia has gone from having a competitive advantage in energy costs to being one of the most expensive countries in the world. This significant change has impacted the productivity and...
Increasing efficiency is one way to improve your company’s bottom line, it means doing more with less. An Australian Financial Review article recently suggested that Australia could experience a $2.2...
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous sectors to work in due to the combination of hazards including heavy plant and machinery, chemicals, noise, dust, sun and heat exposure, working...
Planning for agriculture’s workforce of the future
The agriculture sector directly employed over 90,000 Queenslanders in February 2021, and it is anticipated to continue growing. Increasing by 44.3 per cent since 2016, the agriculture sector is the...
Water security for agriculture critical amid carbon capture and storage discussions
There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about the emerging carbon capture and storage industry. This has raised a number of concerns in relation to the Surat...
Ag Jobs Queensland is now live providing a dedicated industry jobs platform for the Queensland agricultural sector. Join QFF and uWorkin on Thursday, 2 March from 12pm – 1pm AEST...
#eatqld champions recently came together to celebrate local produce and our great state ahead of Queensland Day on Sunday, June 6. The #eatqld campaign encourages the community to eat local,...
The agriculture sector needs well-trained workers who have the capabilities required to face future opportunities including climate, new consumer trends, rapid technological developments, and recent regulatory updates requiring new competencies....