10 Things to Know from QFF

1. The award-winning Queensland-based advisory firm Power Tynan is QFF’s newest Corporate Partner. Read more here. Power Tynan have recently shared an employer guide and checklist to support employers in the move to Payday Super. Read it and download the checklist here.
   
2. Far North Queensland communities are beginning recovery efforts following ex-Tropical Cyclone Narell, many businesses and farms assessing damage and returning to operations. The focus has now shifted to clean-up, ongoing flood risks and supporting recovery across affected regions. Read more here. If you’re a primary producer who has been impacted, access the DPI’s disaster impact survey here.
   
3. QFF, in partnership with QFVG, CANEGROWERS and Cotton Australia, is delivering crisis communications workshops to help farmers and industry representatives build confidence responding to media and stakeholders during challenging situations. Upcoming workshops: Morven (22 April), Roma (23 April), and Boonah (14 May).
   
4. QFVG is calling for temporary payroll tax relief for growers in disaster-declared areas, saying it would provide immediate cashflow support and help farms recover faster following recent severe weather events. Read more here.
   
5. Cotton Australia has outlined the opportunities and challenges facing the northern cotton industry, including in Queensland, to a federal inquiry. Key issues include climate resilience, supply chains, regional infrastructure and future growth opportunities across Northern Australia. Read more here.
   
6. QFF’s Corporate Partner Mitsubishi Motors Australia are offering a member bonus offer of National Fleet Pricing plus a $2,000 bonus on select Triton models until 31 March 2026 while stocks last. Get 10 Years Warranty, 10 Years Capped Price Servicing and 10 Years Roadside Assistance. Terms and conditions apply. Access the offer here.
   
7. Fertiliser market uncertainty is driving renewed focus on nitrogen decision-making, with a webinar next week exploring how growers can manage price volatility in cropping systems. The session will cover urea pricing impacts, nitrogen efficiency and practical strategies to support farm performance. Register here.
   
8. QFF joins the National Farmers’ Federation in welcoming the appointment of a Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator, highlighting the importance of timely action to address fuel shortages impacting farmers. Reliable diesel supply remains critical for planting and harvest, with ongoing pressure on regional operations. Read more here.
   
9. Angie Nisbet has been named the 2026 Queensland winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, recognised for her incredible work supporting rural health through her sun-safe glove business. She will represent Queensland at the national awards in Canberra later this year. Read more here.
   
10. QFF recognises the importance of the intensive animals’ sector to the ag sector and food security. QFF was pleased to take the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Livestock and Production Chapter alongside our peak body members. Read the submission here.