10 Things to Know from QFF

1. Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Queensland Government’s Energy Roadmap founded on core principles of affordability, reliability and sustainability. QFF CEO Jo Sheppard said the roadmap reflects a pragmatic approach, focused on leveraging state-owned assets, extending coal operations, investing in gas and renewables, and establishing frameworks for private sector investment. Read more here.
   
2. Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) are now calling for applicants to apply for their Chief Executive Officer position. QFVG Chair Joe Moro has been appointed Interim CEO, overseeing the organisation’s strategic direction and key priorities. Read more here.
   
3. Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray says early signs for this year’s cotton crop are strong, with growers expecting to produce over 4 million bales and generate around $2.7 billion for the national economy. Read more here.
   
4. Greenlife Industry Queensland, in collaboration with Garden City Plastics, is helping nurseries boost both sustainability and profitability through smarter resource use. These actions reduce costs, cut waste, and support a more efficient, sustainable future for horticulture. Read more here.
   
5. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will hold in-person information sessions in North Queensland today and tomorrow on the assessment of alternative measures for banana imports from the Philippines. Read more and register here.
   
6. CarbonLink’s recent webinars on understanding Australian Carbon Credit Units, insetting and offsetting, and where the carbon market is heading are now available to watch on demand here.
   
7. Grower members of QFF peak body members can now access up to $4000* of total value including National Fleet Pricing now applied with $2000 discount applied on new Triton MV models plus all members can access up to $2000 of additional value in loyalty bonus*. Offer ends 31 October 2025. Find full terms and conditions here.
   
8. Queensland’s agriculture sector is forecast to reach a record $26.79 billion in gross value of production for 2024–25 — up 18 per cent on last year – marking progress against the state’s $30 billion target by 2030. Read more here.
   
9. TropAg, Australia’s premier agriculture and food research conference, will be held in Brisbane from 11–13 November. Hosted by UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, the event brings together global experts to explore challenges and innovations shaping the future of food and farming. Read more here.
   
10. The second Gatton AgTech Showcase – from 8.30am to 5pm this Wednesday and Thursday – brings together horticulture growers, agribusinesses, technology companies, consultants, researchers and students from the Lockyer Valley, across Queensland and around Australia for this technology and innovation showcase. Read more here.