AgForce is a peak organisation representing Queensland's producers of cane, cattle, grains, sheep, wool and goats.
We are the leading voice for Queensland producers.
23/08/2025
📸Let The World See Them📸
Are you always capturing breathtaking photos? We're on a hunt for stunning snapshots to feature as our weekly cover photo. Post your pictures in the comments below to be in the running for this weeks cover photo.
***Please note pictures must be taken in landscape to fit the cover template.
By submitting a photo, you grant AgForce permission to use the image in various AgForce communications. Appropriate credit will be given to the person who submitted the photo.
22/08/2025
It's time for this week's Friday Fun Fact, where we share surprising facts about our incredible and much loved world of agriculture 🌱🐑 🐮 🍞
21/08/2025
🌧️ Wet weather = watch out for locusts 🚨
Recent wet weather has provided ideal conditions for locust breeding across parts of Qld.
We’re encouraging graziers and landholders to take proactive steps now to manage the risk of locust outbreaks.
You have a general biosecurity obligation to minimise the risk of locust populations building up on your land.
✅ Early and proactive spraying of nymphs can help protect pastures and crops from damage and reduce the chance of locust swarms forming.
If you find large numbers of locust or nymph activity:
📞 Call Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23
💻 Report outbreaks to Biosecurity Queensland through the ‘Locust sightings form’: https://okt.to/86TEYA
Want to increase your knowledge of the benefits and challenges of carbon farming? 🌱
AgForce Training are running free workshops as part of the Carbon Farming Outreach Program to help you understand the fundamentals of carbon farming, the potential opportunities and pitfalls, how you can fit in and where to start.
R U OK? is calling on people living in remote or rural communities to ask R U OK? Any Day because meaningful conversations can - and do - change lives.
The reminder comes as new research has revealed a confidence gap when it comes to having meaningful R U OK? conversations.
Applications for the Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grant are open 👉🏼 https://okt.to/QWCpE0
The objective of the grant is to assist graziers in re-establishing their networks of exclusion fencing or cluster fencing, damaged or destroyed by the Western Queensland flooding in March 2025.
The grant is delivered through Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board Incorporated (RAPAD) and Quilpie Shire Council, covering eligible local government areas through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Key Dates:
✅ Expression of Interest (EOI) by 30 December 2025
✅ Completion of work, no later than 31 March 2027
✅ Final date for lodging acquittal/claim grant funds 30 April 2027
🌾 Connecting City to Country, One Story at a Time 🌾
If there’s one thing EKKA reminds us of, it’s this: authentic voices matter. And there’s no better voice for Queensland agriculture than a farmer’s.
At the EKKA, that truth comes alive. A simple conversation with a producer can spark understanding, shift perceptions, and connect city to country in powerful ways. From learning that bread starts in a grain field, wool in a shearing shed, or beef in a family grazing enterprise, visitors walk away with a new appreciation for where their food and fibre come from.
👉 It’s not just about commodities. It’s about people.
👉 It’s not statistics or slogans. It’s real stories.
👉 And it’s not just an exhibition. It’s a bridge between urban lives and rural livelihoods.
The EKKA shows us the strength of storytelling, building trust, closing the gap, and inspiring the next generation to understand agriculture as part of their everyday lives.
Because when a farmer shares their story, the public listens. And that’s how we change hearts and minds.
One story, one conversation, one show at a time.
✨ AgForce at EKKA 2025 is done and what an incredible opportunity it’s been to share our stories, showcase our industries, and connect with Queenslanders from every walk of life.
AgForce Training
AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program - SIPP
AgForce SEQ
AgForce South West Queensland
AgForce CQ
AgForce Southern Inland Queensland
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AgForce Young Producers Council
20/08/2025
Registrations are now open for RIC’s ‘Get ‘RIC Ready’ free online webinar.
Heard about RIC low-interest loans and want to know more? Thinking about whether a RIC loan is right for you and what you need to know before applying?
Join RIC and RFCS from South Australia and Victoria at 12pm, Wednesday 29 October 2025.
"If there’s one thing I’ve become more certain of over the years even while so much around us is changing - it’s that authentic voices matter.
There’s no better spokesperson for Queensland agriculture than a farmer. This has been highlighted for me once again at the great uniter of city and country - the Royal Queensland Show."
Read more from our weekly column, written this week by Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains President 🌾 https://okt.to/N2uDYe
18/08/2025
Keep an eye out for locusts! 🔎
Seasonal conditions have created the potential for the first locust plague in Qld for more than 20 years 🦗
Vigilance and early control intervention are critical to preventing locust populations from reaching plague proportions.
If you find large numbers of locust or nymph activity:
📞 Call biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23
💻 Report outbreaks to Biosecurity Queensland through the ‘Locust sightings form’: https://okt.to/xFOdSh
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AgForce is the peak organisation representing Queensland cattle, sheep/wool, grain and cane producers, in operation since 1999. Our strength continues through our membership and a strategic vision to advance sustainable agribusiness.
AgForce's leadership team is made up of members, elected by members, who work alongside a dedicated team of policy and regional staff as the voice of primary producers, their families and regional communities.
Our services include:
advocacy through submissions to government and collaboration with lawmakers
seminars, workshops and networking events
up-to-date industry news and information with weekly email newsletters, quarterly industry magazine and annual members’ report.
specialised industrial relations advice
property valuation services
the latest award wages and instant notification when there is a change in legislation
property mapping and spatial analysis services
training and accreditation
partnering with our corporate partners for many other benefits to members, including a Gold Fleet discount on eligible Toyota deals, free first aid equipment from St John Ambulance, priority NBN and Telstra customer care and more.
