Horticultural growers across the State’s north are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Bowen (2 – 3 July) and Ayr (4 – 5 July).

Wide Bay horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade – Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming to Bundaberg from 23 – 24 July and 25 – 26 July.

Sunshine Coast horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to the Sunshine Coast (27 – 28 June) and Moreton Bay (18 – 19 July).

Horticultural growers across the State’s far north are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Mareeba (29 – 30 July) and South Johnstone (1 – 2 August).

Queensland horticultural growers are being encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade – Negotiation Tactics Masterclass series being delivered throughout the state from the end of June.

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!

Last week, Melbourne was buzzing with excitement as over 4,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the world of horticulture at Australia’s premier horticulture conference and trade show.

Visitors to QFVG’s booth at Hort Connections this week got a preview of our latest innovation – Hort360 ESG. For those who couldn't join us in chilly Melbourne, here's five things you need to know.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) will unveil the new Hort360 ESG platform at this week’s Hort Connections Conference and Trade Show in Melbourne from 3 - 5 June.  

When it comes to fence building, veteran of the industry Macka says “Make the first expense, your last.”

After a summer of bushfires, cyclones, and flooding, many horticultural growers are no doubt taking a closer look at their insurance renewals.

QFVG makes no apologies for being horticulture obsessed. In fact, it is one of our six core values.  

Last week, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) carried a vote of no confidence in the Albanese Government.

In the marketing world, they say someone needs to “hear” a message through various touchpoints, at least seven times before they take action.

Grower focused engagement together with brave, strong, and loud advocacy has come together during the past couple of months in a big way. Through inquiry upon inquiry, submissions, media, and lots of conversations with growers, QFVG has put forward the industry’s views and experiences.

Janne Dipple describes herself as a woman who wears two hats. With 20 years’ experience working in adult education and training Janne has designed and run training across all kinds of subjects.

On Monday I was before the Queensland supermarket inquiry committee representing thousands of growers too fearful of commercial retribution to represent themselves. A tough gig considering every grower is different to the next.

For many growers in Far North Queensland, Tropical Cyclone Jasper marked the beginning of a turbulent Summer. On a recent follow-up visit to the region, we spoke to growers still reeling from the impacts of Jasper and the subsequent rain that has only just eased.

For our growers who didn’t have time (or the inclination) to listen to day one of the Supermarket inquiry in Canberra we’ve put together the day in a nutshell (so to speak). 

Dr Craig Emerson certainly didn’t mince words this week with the release of the Interim Report for the Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.