Job matching platform to help Queensland agricultural sector through workforce crisis
The Queensland agricultural sector now has the support of a sophisticated job-matching tool to attract valuable skilled labour along with the opportunity to showcase the incredible career opportunities the sector has to offer. Officially launched on 23 February 2023, Ag Jobs Queensland is a dedicated industry jobs platform connecting employers from the agricultural sector across the state with […]
Farmers welcome certainty on the future of paradise dam
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed an announcement by the state government that it will reinstate Paradise Dam to its original height and capacity providing water security for irrigators in the Bundaberg region. The announcement follows a commitment to inform local irrigators of the government’s position prior to end of the year. QFF CEO […]
Queensland State Budget does not have enough substance says the QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members are underwhelmed by the 2021-22 State Budget which appears to be all style and not enough substance. QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis said the Budget’s headline numbers could not disguise that it was again a missed opportunity to address some critical productivity issues and exciting growth opportunities […]
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity that does not address critical competitiveness and productivity issues.
QFF celebrates $20 billion National Agriculture Day
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members celebrated Queensland’s integral role in Australia’s agricultural story as part of National Agriculture Day, on 21 November 2019. The theme of the 2019 National Agriculture Day is “We are Australian Farmers” in celebration of the shared values of all Australians whether they are city or rural based […]