10 Things to Know from QFF

1. QFF welcomes an independent Queensland Productivity Commission inquiry into the impacts of recent changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, as a step towards more practical, workable policy settings. Read more here.
   
2. Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers is calling for a review of Queensland’s payroll tax settings, warning current arrangements are creating inequity between regional growers and adding pressure at a time of rising input costs. Read more here.
   
3. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise are hosting Protein 2026 in Dalby on 27 May, bringing industry leaders together to explore the future of protein across trade, technology and workforce. The event will focus on strengthening industry resilience and growth. Read more and book here.
   
4. eastAUSmilk has welcomed Woolworths lifting milk prices by 10c/L for farmer suppliers, calling on other retailers and processors to follow suit to support struggling dairy producers. Read more here.
   
5. RACQ warns Australia remains highly exposed to fuel supply disruptions, with reliance on imported diesel posing risks for agriculture, freight and food prices. A more strategic approach to energy resilience is needed, including greater biofuel production, particularly to support regional Queensland. Read more here.
   
6. Cotton Info recently hosted US agronomy and entomology specialists on a Darling Downs tour, with a follow-up podcast sharing insights on pest management, cropping systems and on-farm innovation from both Australian and US perspectives. Listen to the podcast here.
7. Ability Agriculture Foundation is calling for nominations for its inclusive veggie garden program, supported by the ABC Heywire grant, giving rural schools the chance to connect students with disability to hands-on agriculture through Vegepod gardens and shared learning resources. Read more and nominate here.
   
8. National Farmers’ Federation is highlighting the importance of the Regional Tech Hub, warning regional Australians will need ongoing support to navigate major telecommunications changes, including the rollout of the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation. Read more here.
   
9. RELA Australia’s Assess 2.0 platform is now live, giving landowners a clearer view of how renewable energy could fit alongside farming operations. RELA have released a short video on the launch of Assess 2.0. Watch it here.
   
10. Rising global tensions have exposed Australia’s reliance on imported fertiliser, with supply disruptions and price spikes already impacting farm production and planting decisions. Growing calls for increased domestic manufacturing are highlighting the importance of long-term input security. Read more here.