AgForce Queensland

In his recent podcast interview on Politics with Michelle Grattan, the PM discussed halting further reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act due to excessive demands by the Greens Party Modern farming in Qld is conducted in accordance with stringent state and local planning processes to protect the environment. Additional national-level pressure can create confusion and duplication, adding unnecessary administrative costs that increase production costs, ultimately raising the cost of living for consumers - without improving environmental outcomes. The AgForce Sustainability Committee has created ESG Policy Principles to guide our leaders to support our agricultural sector in continuing their strong, sustainable trajectory. https://okt.to/DnSP5w #everyfamilyneedsafarmer

🔊 JOINT QLD GOV'T MEDIA STATEMENT: Disaster loans activated for north Queensland farmers, small business and not-for-profits ✨Flood affected primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profits in seven NQ LGAs can now apply for concessional loans to support recovery. ✨Disaster Assistance Loans up to $250,000 and Essential Working Capital Loans up to $100,000 are available to eligible operators in Burdekin, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Townsville, Yarrabah. ✨ Loans will help with repairs to equipment, replacement of stock, loss of income, and the continuity of operations. For loan applications visit the QRIDA website https://okt.to/dSbfvC or call 1800 623 946. Read the full release 👇 https://okt.to/AOn4d1

Head to the Pigeonpea field walk on 19 Feb! 🚶♀️ Woods Seeds and QDPI, with investment from GRDC and the assistance of MCA, are conducting pigeonpea variety and agronomy trials at a joint site at Billa Billa 🌱 Interested growers and agronomists can see pigeonpea in the field and understand the opportunities and issues with growing pigeonpea. #everyfamilyneedsafarmer

The 2025 Foundation Farm Field Days are coming up on 11-13 February 📣 Join Pacific Seeds for in-field demonstrations, practical research and farming applications to help you improve farm management and crop performance. Talk with the experts, connect with your agri-community, and enjoy a great three days in Allora in Southern Qld. Find out more and register https://okt.to/zhwj5R #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #grain

🌱 Sustainable Energy Wins for AgForce Cane! In 2024, AgForce raised awareness of sugarcane's renewable energy potential, calling on national feedstock strategy, and actively participated in the Queensland Renewable Energy Campaign. Let's power the future with greener, cleaner options! 🌍 🔗 Find out more: https://okt.to/cpSI2C #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #cane

📞📞Telstra continue to provide regular updates on the weather incidents taking place in Northern Australia. Latest update: "Loss of power to 28 network sites has resulted in a high number of Telstra fixed and mobile services impacted. We’ve made significant progress restoring services today, with nearly 85 per cent of our mobile sites now back online." Their assistance package for affected customers has been activated - learn more 👇 https://okt.to/UhyVET

Don't forget to register for the AgForce Industry Dinner, featuring our General President Shane McCarthy and CEO Michael Guerin, alongside Suncorp Bank Treasurer, Simon Lewis ⭐️ 📆 Thu 20 Feb ⏰ 6pm, with dinner starting at 6.30pm 📍 Urban Paddock, 138 Cunningham St, Dalby Register by Mon 17 Feb https://okt.to/eH3CYB #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #cattle #goats #sheep #wool #grains #cane

If you're in north Qld and your agribusiness has been impacted by the current rain event, please report using the Qld DPI's Natural Disaster Impact Survey Don’t forget to take date-stamped photographs to show the damage is from this natural disaster event – most phone cameras do this automatically. https://okt.to/L9gXwm #everyfamilyneedsafarmer

John Baker, AgForce Central Queensland Regional Director and Regional President, has seen issues come and go in his decades advocating for producers 🗣️ He says there's no better time than the beginning of a new year to remind ourselves of the value of long form work, of the importance of constantly fighting for important reforms no matter the barriers put in front of us. Read more from our weekly column 👉 https://okt.to/yHrbNe #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #goats #cane #wool #sheep #cattle #grain

The Australian and Qld Governments have extended personal hardship payments to eligible residents in the Burdekin and Cassowary Coast Local Government Areas as flooding continues across North Qld. This is in an extension to support already made available to eligible residents in Gordonvale, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Tablelands and Townsville. More 👉 https://okt.to/NJ01gs #everyfamilyneedsafarmer