Tony Perrett stood before industry on National Ag Day as the newly installed Queensland Minister for Primary Industries and pledged to lead a “whole of government approach” in supporting state agriculture.

Food unites where hunger divides. This was the powerful message shared by Andrew Henderson from Agsecure in his recent Plant Health Australia presentation on the geopolitical importance of a national food security strategy.

Woolworths’ recent testimony at the ACCC Supermarket Inquiry hearings have reignited QFVG’s long-standing concerns that supermarkets may be manipulating market conditions at the expense of suppliers.

Christmas and New Year may be just around the corner, but for agriculture the third Friday in November is what it’s all about: National Ag Day.

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.

A proactive and open-minded Granite Belt Growers Association (GBGA) has utilised a Future Fields ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding grant to grow a green waste vision that benefits horticulture and the Southern Downs region more broadly.  

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.

Queensland horticultural growers will be better supported to tackle the complexities faced around climate risks, market challenges, and modern farm management with the announcement of a new project to be delivered state-wide from this month.

Since June, hundreds of horticultural growers across Queensland have participated in a QFVG-led Geared Up Growers Negotiation Tactics Masterclass.

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.

Queenslanders are no strangers to wild weather. And as the weather warms up so too do our eyes move to the sky.

Over the past few months, QFVG has delivered Geared Up Growers Negotiation Tactics Masterclasses across Queensland. We watched on as growers built their knowledge, skills, and confidence.

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.

As a passionate advocate for fresh produce, I often wonder why it’s such an uphill battle promoting fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

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.

Equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services, be that phone, mobile or internet is something all Queenslanders should expect, right?

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.

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.

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.

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.