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.
13/01/2026
Need help with your QRIDA disaster grant or loan application? 📝 🤠
Primary producers can book a one-on-one QRIDA Connect session with QRIDA at a flexible time to find out more about QRIDA’s disaster grant and loan assistance available and the application process.
QRIDA’s team includes regional staff like Regional Area Manager for the North West and Gulf, Sam Fryer, who can meet in-person with producers to help them apply.
For more information, call QRIDA on 1800 623 946.
13/01/2026
Electric Power Meets Polaris Performance 🚀
Watch Mark Larkham put the Polaris Ranger Kinetic through its paces, seeing how it handles the everyday jobs on the farm and just how much work he can knock over on a single charge.
Polaris is an AgForce Partner - AgForce members receive 10% off accessories and 10% off servicing at authorised Polaris dealerships 👏
Discover the future of off-road utility with Polaris Ranger Kinetic, as motorsport legend Mark Larkham breaks down why this electric side-by-side is a true g...
13/01/2026
Has your voice been heard? The National Farmer Wellbeing Survey is now open. 🗣️
Your insights will help shape initiatives for farmers and ag workers, now and for generations to come. It’s quick, confidential, and can be done over a cuppa. ☕
Flood Recovery Needs Flexibility, Not Bureaucracy 💧
"While it's been a great start to the wet season for a lot of people, it's also been far too much rainfall for many. Our thoughts and efforts are with producers who've had catastrophic rainfall in communities throughout Queensland’s north-west.
There are echoes of similar events in 2019, and flooding levels in some areas are exceeding those seen in 2019. It’s a terrible turn of circumstances for producers having to go through this ordeal again.
We really need governments to step up and step into these communities that have been affected so soon after recovering."
Read more from our weekly column, written by Shane McCarthy, AgForce General President 👉https://okt.to/e6QyZ7
12/01/2026
📣 Nominations for the 2026 Australian Agriculture Awards are now open!
The Australian Agriculture Awards honour farmers, agribusiness leaders, and industry professionals whose vision and dedication are shaping the future of this essential sector.
The awards are a joint initiative from Australia’s peak national body representing farmers, the National Farmers' Federation, and ACM Agri.
The award categories include:
🌱 Women in Agriculture
🌱 NextGen Agri Leaders
🌱 Sustainability in Agriculture
🌱 Innovation in Agriculture
🌱 Wellbeing and Safety in Agriculture
Finalists in each category will attend the state awards where winners will be announced before attending the national awards in Canberra in November 2026.
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10/01/2026
⚠️ Cyclone Emergency Update for Townsville ⚠️
Important information from the Queensland Police Service for residents in the Townsville area — read key information below.
***UPDATE: This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.***
🚨Vet fees associated with the health and welfare for production livestock and costs associated with carcass disposal are eligible under Disaster Recovery Grants funding.
⚕️Primary producers urged to be careful of the risks associated with a range of bacterial diseases that thrive in water, wet soil and carcasses that can cause serious diseases in humans.
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have activated funding support for primary producers in flooded areas to claim eligible veterinary fees associated with the health and welfare of production livestock as a result of the disaster and during the recovery period as well as costs associated with c...
10/01/2026
📢 New EPBC Guidance: Progress made, major gaps remain for Qld Farmers 🌾
📝 DCCEEW has updated its website, including the ‘updates to agricultural exemptions’ guidance under the EPBC reforms. While this is a step forward, it remains a long way from the clear, practical outcomes Queensland producers need.
💪 AgForce is strongly advocating on behalf of members, working directly with federal decision-makers to ensure Queensland’s on-ground realities are fully understood and to push back on unworkable administrative burden.
⏳ As this issue moves into a critical lobbying phase, member support will be essential. A detailed member e-mail early next week will outline what’s changed, where the gaps remain, and include a clear call to action.
⚠️ EVENT 1: Tropical Low / Cyclone Warning
A tropical low (12U) in the Coral Sea is moving towards the Queensland coast and is forecast to strengthen to a tropical cyclone later today, with landfall most likely early Sunday between Cardwell and Airlie Beach.
Warning area:
📍 Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Bowen and Proserpine.
Expected impacts include damaging winds (gusts up to 100 km/h) and heavy to locally intense rainfall, with a risk of dangerous flash flooding.
⚠️ EVENT 2: Major Flood Warning – Haughton River Catchment/s
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Major Flood Warning for the Haughton River, with major flooding possible at Giru from overnight Saturday.
Warning area:
📍 Major flooding possible along the Haughton River at Giru.
Key points:
🌧️ Heavy to locally intense rainfall may cause rapid river and creek rises
⚠️ Elevated creek levels expected along Major Creek
🚧 Road closures are already in place — check QLDTraffic before travelling
👉 General safety advice for both events:
• Do not drive, walk or enter floodwaters
• Obey all road closure signs
• Stay informed via local council disaster dashboards and ABC/local media
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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.
