10 Things to Know from QFF

1. Last chance: QFF and our peak body members invite you to join us at our annual National Ag Day breakfast on Wednesday 18 November and hear from special guest speaker, the Treasurer of Queensland, the Hon David Janetzki MP. Book your ticket here.
   
2. Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) will lead a new statewide initiative to strengthen Queensland horticulture by connecting growers with specialist expertise, research and funding opportunities to advance productivity, innovation and business growth. Read more here.
   
3. Join Burnett Mary Regional Group, RCS and QFF on 25 November for an afternoon of presentations and conversation, designed to support you in thinking about how you might make a flying start to 2027. Wind down, reflect and relax at one of the last events for the year. Register here.
   
4. Join QFF and Thea Price, Partner – Workplace at Sparke Helmore Lawyers, for a practical three-part webinar series designed specifically for agricultural employers starting this week, Wednesday 11 November. Drawing on extensive experience in employment law and workplace relations, Thea will provide clear, actionable guidance on building capable teams, managing workplace obligations and navigate workforce challenges with confidence. Register here.
   
5. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says last week’s interest rate decision should be a warning to governments not to add avoidable costs to producing the food Australians put on their tables. Read more here.
   
6. Following a period of severe weather activity across southern Queensland, including flooding, storm and hail damage, the Department of Primary Industries is asking impacted primary producers to complete the Disaster Impact Survey. Complete the survey here.
   
7. New workplace exposure limits (WELs) for airborne contaminants start in Queensland on 1 December 2026, replacing the current Workplace Exposure Standards (WES). For 15 substances, including phosphine, grain dust and diesel exhaust, the Queensland Government has confirmed a transition period until 1 December 2029. Learn more about what is changing here.
   
8. Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has delivered a blunt message to Trade Minister Don Farrell on the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (EUFTA): if the Government cannot deliver a fair deal for dairy, cut us out. Read more here.
   
9. An Atherton Tablelands cropping business has reduced the amount of electricity it purchases for irrigation after implementing solar PV and variable speed control on its irrigation pumping system. Read more here.
   
10. The NFF’s AgDay Photo and Video Competition is back for 2026, and entries are now open! Entries close 5pm AEDT on National Ag Day, Friday, 20 November 2026. Read more and submit your entry here.