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13 Jul 2023

QFF celebrates the launch of the Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit

Last week QFF released a new resource to provide information and practical guidance for landholders considering hosting a renewable energy project on their property. The Queensland Renewable...
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6 Jul 2023

What you need to know ahead of the upcoming closure of 3G services

Digital connectivity is an increasingly essential part of life not only for social connectedness but also for operating a business and accessing essential services such as healthcare and education....
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29 Jun 2023

Reflecting on the success of on-farm best practices in the Australian cotton industry

For a long time now, Australian farmers have led the world when it comes to sustainability and on-farm best practice. As an example, the Australian cotton industry has been managing on-farm...
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22 Jun 2023

QFF calls for government cooperation to adequately fund the extermination of Red Imported Fire Ants

The National Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Eradication Program Strategic Review report was completed in August 2021 but disappointingly was only released in June 2023. The report makes it very clear...
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15 Jun 2023

QFF expresses concerns over new guidelines to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme

New guidelines to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme being introduced by the federal government will effectively make it more difficult for many farmers to employ workers via the...
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8 Jun 2023

QFF calls on the ACCC to block Coles’ acquisition of Saputo processing plants

QFF welcomed the reappointment of Mick Keogh as Deputy Chair of the ACCC last week and acknowledges the positive impact he has had as an advocate for farmers and small businesses over a long period...
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1 Jun 2023

Buy local dairy this World Milk Day

Since 2001, 1 June has marked World Milk Day providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate our dairy industry and the incredible products they produce for us daily. World Milk Day is celebrated...
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25 May 2023

Protecting priority farm land is critical to maintain sustainable farm production for future generations

The protection of priority agricultural land is critical if we are to maintain sustainable food, fibre and foliage production for future generations. As growth in mining and gas, urban development,...
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18 May 2023

Examining the recent rise in farm crime

Farmers continue to report an increasing number of thefts taking place on rural properties across Queensland. Alarming rates of on-farm theft are not only having a financial and personal impact,...
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11 May 2023

QFF’s initial reflections on the 2023 Federal Budget

In the lead up to the 2023 Federal Budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said supporting vulnerable Australians, growing the economy, and strengthening the budget to make our finances more secure...
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4 May 2023

Discussing risk management options for Queensland farmers

At QFF, we have been working with our members for many years through the QFF Farm Business Resilience Program to help farmers manage risk and build resilience within their business. The purpose of...
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27 Apr 2023

QFF calls for an expansion of the ACCC’s dedicated agricultural resourcing

With the high inflation and supply chain disruptions currently impacting many sectors throughout Queensland, it is critical that we continue to strive for a fair playing field for farmers. Last...
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