Waste Not, Want Not - The Opportunity of Food in Crisis
In the very same state where a bounty of fresh produce grows, 26 million meals were provided to Queenslanders facing hunger in the last year. It’s a stark and deeply troubling contradiction.
QFVG Can't Live Without…
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, as part of the Queensland Farmers' Federation’s ‘Queenslanders Can’t Live Without’ campaign, is rallying behind our growers in the lead up to National Ag Day on Friday 15 November.
Gearing Up Hort
Since June, hundreds of horticultural growers across Queensland have participated in a QFVG-led Geared Up Growers Negotiation Tactics Masterclass.
The value growers bring to the table
If you were paid a dollar each time you heard "cost of living" this year, what would you spend that money on? If you believe the latest consumer data – fewer people are spending it on fresh fruit and vegetables.
Get ready… summer is coming
Queenslanders are no strangers to wild weather. And as the weather warms up so too do our eyes move to the sky.
Queensland's Energy Gold Rush: Learning from the Lone Star State
As Queensland embarks on its renewable energy transition, balancing economic development and land use becomes crucial—especially when considering various stakeholders’ differing perspectives on the economic value of land.
Food: The Sum of Its Parts or a Part of the Sum?
As a passionate advocate for fresh produce, I often wonder why it’s such an uphill battle promoting fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Workforce: the power of place based
In horticulture, building a reliable and productive workforce remains a work in progress. A magic bullet that delivers the right number of skilled workers at the right time, in the right place remains but an elusive dream of industry.
The connectivity crisis
Equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services, be that phone, mobile or internet is something all Queenslanders should expect, right?
Small tweaks = big savings
We've all heard the saying, "a penny saved is a penny earned", but in horticulture, where energy costs can significantly impact your bottom line, it's time to rethink this adage.
Insects make a meal out of horticulture
They’re little, quiet, and highly underrated. For many people, they just don’t matter at all. But the humble insect, often overlooked, is at the very heart of a costly battle in Australian horticulture.
Hello. Is it 3G you’re looking for?
In just a few short weeks, Australia will bid farewell to their 3G networks, with Telstra's shutdown on 31 August 2024, followed by Optus on 1 September 2024.
Horticulture – we are ‘half the plate’
The horticulture industry in Queensland is vital yet complex. The industry not only made up of a diverse array of commodities but has a number of regional grower groups who each strongly represent their own agendas to further the industry’s progress.
Queensland’s iconic pineapple industry shines in NQ
After 14 years in the horticulture industry, I feel qualified enough to say that no other commodity comes together quite like the Australian pineapple industry.
Hidden in plain sight: the fruit centerpiece dilemma
Last week, I attended the Global Food Forum, organised by the Australian newspaper in partnership with Visy.
Queensland’s first horticulturalists keep the fire burning
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers recognise First Nations Australians as our first horticulturalists, and we continue to learn from and listen to their sharing of knowledge about Country and Community.
Teaching young dogs old tricks
Hort growers from across Queensland have been ‘gearing up’ in the Tricks of the Trade Negotiation Masterclasses.
Up a trail without a harvest
Last week, after 26 years, the horticulture industry said goodbye to the Harvest Trail Services (HTS) and Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS).
From skeptic to advocate: How six hours made me a fan of Food Systems Horizons
Six hours—the time it took for me to transform from a skeptic to a supporter of the “Food Systems Horizons”. This initiative, a collaboration between CSIRO and The University of Queensland, aims to use multidisciplinary science to improve our food system and, consequently, our health, environment, society, and economy.
The ‘NOW’ Generation
Over the past month, we've come to a crucial realisation: our "young growers" or our "next gen growers" are not the future; they are the now!