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10 Things to Know from QFF

  1. The National Farmers’ Federation joined the Federal Government for a ministerial roundtable on fuel supply last week, providing an important voice for farmers as primary producers across Australia contend with critical input supply constraints. Read more here.
  2. CANEGROWERS has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East highlight Australia’s fuel security vulnerabilities and the potential risks for agriculture and noting the potential role of cane derived ethanol in Australia’s fuel security future. Read more here.
  3. The TSBE Protein Conference 2026 will bring industry leaders together to explore the future of protein production, supply chains and global market opportunities. Register here.
  4. The QFF Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor Industry Reference Groups commence this week, marking an exciting step forward in bringing industry leaders and employers together to help shape the future of Queensland agriculture’s skills, training, and workforce development. Read more here.
  5. Kylie Wilson at Sparke Helmore Lawyers highlights why it’s important to regularly review your Enduring Power of Attorney arrangements. Read more here.
  6. On 24 March QFF’s Farm Business Resilience Program will host a webinar where Egg Farmers of Australia CEO Melinda Hashimoto will share global insights into the growing biosecurity risks Australian’s poultry sector faces. Register here.
  7. The Queensland Government has released the 2026 land valuations for several local government areas across the state. The updated valuations will be used by councils to help determine rates and land tax from 1 July 2026.
    Read more here.
  8. Drought Preparedness Grants of up to $50,000 can help producers cover the costs of up to 25 per cent of purchasing, upgrading and installing permanent capital infrastructure.
  9. New research on critical temperature thresholds for 17 horticulture crops is now available through the Queensland Government’s Long Paddock website. The resources help growers understand ideal growing temperatures and how projected climate conditions may affect crop production. Read more here.
  10. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is consulting on a new standard for how mobile network providers prepare and publish coverage maps. Telstra has raised concerns about the proposed signal threshold, warning it could misrepresent coverage in regional areas and reduce the practical value of the maps for customers. Read more here.