AgForce Queensland

16/02/2025

Do you own a primary production business and need help with your disaster grant application?

QRIDA has two comprehensive help documents detailing the documentation needed for your Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant application. Make sure to read through these helpful documents before you submit your application to ensure you have all the necessary documents.
Download your copy 👉
https://okt.to/hAP4DZ

If you require additional assistance with your application please call QRIDA on 1800 623 946 or email [email protected]

15/02/2025

📸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.

15/02/2025

AgForce General President Shane McCarthy and AgForce North Regional Director Michael Penna joined Leader of the Federal Opposition Hon. Peter Dutton, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli MP, Hon Bob Katter MP, Senator Susan McDonald and Ramon Jayo, Mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire to hear about and see first hand the impacts that the recent rain and flooding event have had in the region.

15/02/2025

🔊Wins in parliament to save farmers millions, highlight the power of farm advocacy 💪

AgForce is pleased to have worked with the National Farmers' Federation to achieve these strong positive outcomes for our growers and graziers.

Commendations to the National Farmers' Federation family for their concerted efforts, and many thanks to the hard-working members and staff of AgForce boards and committees whose advocacy contributed to these important developments 👏👏

Read NFF's full statement 👇
https://okt.to/lpzh0K

As the second February sitting week wraps up, Australian famers have secured major policy wins across biosecurity, taxation, environment and trade. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke has spent the past sitting fortnight balancing his time between the farm and the halls of Parlia...

15/02/2025

🌧️ $25,000 Disaster Recovery Grants for Primary Producers in North and Far North Queensland🌧️
If your primary production enterprise has been impacted by the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low commencing 29 January 2025, you may be eligible for a Category C Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant of up to $25,000 to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts.
✅ What’s Available?
Up to $25,000 in grants for eligible primary producers
Assistance for clean-up, repairs, and immediate recovery costs
✅ How Can This Grant Help?
Repairing or replacing damaged equipment, infrastructure, and fencing
Removing debris and damaged property
Salvaging crops and livestock
Hiring contractors for clean-up
✅ How the Grant is Accessed
Initial application: Up to $5,000 available to support an initial claim. Evidence of direct damage is required (e.g., photographs, quotations, tax invoices, or official receipts).
Subsequent applications: Up to $20,000 available for further claims. Full evidence of payment is required for these applications.
✅ Who Can Apply?
Primary producers in the following declared disaster areas:
📍 Burdekin Shire Council
📍 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cassowary Coast Regional Council
📍 Hinchinbrook Shire Council
📍 Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
📍 Townsville City Council
📍 Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
✅ How to Apply & More Information
🔹 Apply via QRIDA 👉 https://okt.to/FwhSg6
🔹 Need assistance? Call QRIDA on 1800 623 946
📢 Act now! Support is available to help you recover and rebuild.

14/02/2025

It's time for this week's Friday Fun Fact, where we share surprising facts about our incredible and much loved world of agriculture 🌱🐑 🐮 🍞

14/02/2025

🌧️ $25,000 Disaster Recovery Grants for Primary Producers in North and Far North Queensland🌧️
If your primary production enterprise has been impacted by the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low commencing 29 January 2025, you may be eligible for a Category C Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant of up to $25,000 to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts.
✅ What’s Available?
Up to $25,000 in grants for eligible primary producers
Assistance for clean-up, repairs, and immediate recovery costs
✅ How Can This Grant Help?
Repairing or replacing damaged equipment, infrastructure, and fencing
Removing debris and damaged property
Salvaging crops and livestock
Hiring contractors for clean-up
✅ How the Grant is Accessed
Initial application: Up to $5,000 available to support an initial claim. Evidence of direct damage is required (e.g., photographs, quotations, tax invoices, or official receipts).
Subsequent applications: Up to $20,000 available for further claims. Full evidence of payment is required for these applications.
✅ Who Can Apply?
Primary producers in the following declared disaster areas:
📍 Burdekin Shire Council
📍 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cassowary Coast Regional Council
📍 Hinchinbrook Shire Council
📍 Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
📍 Townsville City Council
📍 Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
✅ How to Apply & More Information
🔹 Apply via QRIDA 👉 https://okt.to/kXa1Gs
🔹 Need assistance? Call QRIDA on 1800 623 946
📢 Act now! Support is available to help you recover and rebuild.

14/02/2025

🌾💘 Happy Valentine’s Day to all our hardworking Qld farmers and ag professionals who put their hearts into feeding the world! 💚 Whether you’re planting seeds or tending livestock, your dedication and passion are truly a labour of love 💪🌱

13/02/2025

🚨 Last chance to apply for AgForce Training's new training and mentoring program! 👏 🎓 Applications close 5pm AEDT today!

The Qld Women in Agriculture Leadership program will support women to tap into their leadership potential, drive change and shape the future of Qld ag.

More 👉 https://okt.to/SXWjQf

13/02/2025

Speaking at the Queensland Futures Institute this week, AgForce CEO Michael Guerin said expanding markets and better understanding of the industry’s positive environmental impacts will position Queensland’s agriculture sector for future growth.

Expanding markets and better understanding of the industry’s positive environmental impacts will enhance the agriculture sector. | Newsreel

13/02/2025

The Australian Gov Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry is seeking input from farmers and communities on the complex drought challenges facing Australian agriculture.

By participating in an online survey, you’ll help shape the Future Drought Fund’s Innovation Challenges Pilot grant opportunity, designed to address pressing drought issues.

👉 Click the link to complete the survey and have your say! https://okt.to/3SB2Gc

13/02/2025

The AgForce Industry Dinner is coming up fast! Register by 17 Feb to join our General President Shane McCarthy and CEO Mike Guerin, along with Suncorp Bank Treasurer, Simon Lewis ⭐️

📆 Thu 20 Feb
⏰ 6pm, with dinner starting at 6.30pm
📍 Urban Paddock, 138 Cunningham St, Dalby

Register https://okt.to/t0gMF8

13/02/2025

💻 Free webinar - Get ‘RIC Ready’ to apply for a low-cost farm business loan 💵

Join RIC (Regional Investment Corporation), the Australian Govt's specialist farm business lender at their webinar on 12 March to learn more about their loans 🚜 🌾

Register https://okt.to/Ho40YW

12/02/2025

Every Sunday, we ask our Facebook followers to submit their favourite photos from the week in our 'Let the world see them' post series. The best photo each week becomes our Facebook cover photo 📸

Well, we had so many amazing photos submitted during 2024 that we decided to showcase some of our favourites in a little video - check it out below to see some stunning images of Qld ag. And thanks to all of those who submitted a photo during the year - we hope you continue to share your great images in 2025 😊

12/02/2025

🎉Great news for the ag sector with today's announcement that the Biosecurity Protection Levy has been scrapped 🗑️

AgForce welcomes the announcement by government today that the Biosecurity protection Levy will not be pursued any further. This should shine a light on the need for all levels government to consult properly with key stakeholders as a rule whenever new policies are developed.

We recognise the considerable effort that our own AgForce policy team and those of other peak agricultural bodies including our interstate SFOs and the National Farmers' Federation have put in to counter this.

Clearly there remains a risk to primary production from a constant and increasing barrage of invasive pests, weeds, and pathogens from outside of our borders. AgForce encourages government to address this through levies on container imports, which pose the most significant risk of new incursions.

Read the full National Farmers' Federation statement 👇

https://okt.to/FEvnU7

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12/02/2025

Take a sneak peak behind the curtain to see what it takes to be the President of AgForce Qld 👀

In late 2024, we sat down with the President, Shane McCarthy and the outgoing President, Georgie Somerset to hear about what the role involves.

Listen in to ep 29 https://okt.to/y1qva2

11/02/2025

🔔 Brisbane event alert: Showcasing Queensland's Innovative Agricultural Export Supply Chains

A behind the scenes tour to see the success stories in Queensland's innovative agricultural supply chains and export logistics 🚛 🍑 🌾

Visit multiple sites across the Port of Brisbane and surrounding area including meat processing, cold chain management, bulk grain handling and cotton warehousing and handling 👏

🔹When: Thursday 20 Feb
🔹Where: Kick-off at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔹 Cost: $60

Register at the link 👇
https://okt.to/ErZp8s

A behind the scenes tour to see the success stories in Queensland's innovative agricultural supply chains and export logistics