10 Things to Know from QFF
- A limited number of additional tickets have been released for QFF’s National Agriculture Day Breakfast event with keynote speaker, the Honourable David Crisafulli MP – Premier of Queensland, who will reflect on his first 12 months in office and his vision for the future of agriculture in Queensland. Be quick – buy your ticket here.
- The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) is calling for bold, next-generation innovations to tackle key challenges in pest control, weed management and nitrogen efficiency. The 2025 Innovation Call offers funding to develop scalable, sustainable solutions for Australia’s cotton industry. Applications close 10 November. Read more here.
- CANEGROWERS has described the decision to cease crushing Mossman cane as deeply disappointing, leaving major uncertainty for the district. CANEGROWERS is working with government and growers to support the community through the transition. Read more here.
- The first Knowledge Sharing Report from QFF corporate partner RELA’s Assess 2.0 project is now live. The report outlines how RELA is building a national platform to help landowners and developers make better land access decisions – early, clearly and with the right planning in place from day one. Read more here.
- QFF supports the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) call for practical reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act that balance environmental protection, agricultural productivity and a viable future for regional communities. Read more here.
- Through QFF’s corporate partnership with Mobil, the first 20 members of QFF’s peak body members to sign up for a Mobil Card will receive a $250 account credit after their first fuel purchase. Read more and find terms and conditions here.
- The GrowHer AgTech Program is empowering regional female students to develop real-world agtech solutions, supported by a $300,000 Regional Enablers grant. The initiative highlights the importance of innovation and digital capability in shaping agriculture’s tech-driven future across Queensland. Read more here.
- A University of Queensland research team is developing chemical-free methods to protect Australia’s $5.7 billion vegetable industry by identifying molecules and microbes that strengthen plants’ natural defences against viruses such as papaya ringspot. Read more here.
- The NFF and Norco are inviting producers to share their experiences through the National Farmer Wellbeing Survey, helping shape a stronger, more resilient agriculture sector and supporting mental health across rural communities. Read more and take the survey here.
- The Energy Information Service for Landholders (EISL) is a free phone service for farmers and landholders in Queensland providing information and guidance on a range of energy matters. Available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5pm, call 07 3329 7500.
