🏆 Don't forget to nominate an outstanding producer for the AgForce Producer of the Year Awards! AgForce General President, Shane McCarthy, talks about the awards and why you should submit your nomination before 5pm 31 October 2026 👉okt.to/CPh4Rj

Encouraging signs for Great Barrier Reef water quality, with results highlighting the work Qld graziers are doing on the ground. With improvements recorded across more than 1.71m hectares, there is real progress to recognise. 📌 Full release: okt.to/ZaojQX

The Franz family are neighbours to the Wambo Wind Farm. Because the turbines are so close to their house and sheds, they’re living with the noise. AgForce aren't opposed to renewables. But landholders and their neighbours need real protections.    📰 okt.to/qHz1Cw

In this week's column, AgForce Cattle President, Lloyd Hick, says AgForce Cattle backs proposed $1 cattle transaction levy increase 🐂 Read more 👉 okt.to/wH6Gq9 #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #qldagriculture #cattle #beef

Time is running out to nominate for the AgForce Producer of the Year Awards! ⏰ The Ian Burnett Young Producer of the Year Award – The Trailblazer winner will pick up a prize package worth $3,400 🎉 Submit your nomination by 5pm Sat 31 Oct 👉 okt.to/E60NR3

AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor spoke with Nine News about the ongoing challenges facing Queensland producers as diesel and fertiliser shortages continue to put pressure on farming operations. Read more 👉 okt.to/dnqzAs

Make sure you apply for the 2027 @AgriFutures Australia Rural Women's Award before 4 Nov! 🏆 Qld's 2026 winner, Angela Nisbet, talks about her experience with the Award 👇 👉 okt.to/AL9rs3  #RWA2027 #InvestingInLeadership #RegionalAustralia

📸 Calling all budding photographers – it's time to capture the beauty of Australian agriculture! 🌾🐄 Entries are now open for the NFF's National Ag Day 2026 photo competition. 📅 Entries for the photo competition close 5pm AEDT Friday 20 November. 👉 okt.to/VGOpB4

Businesses and industry should stay alert for fire ants after nests were found at Borneo Barracks near Cabarlah in the Toowoomba region 🐜 If you're in the area, keep an eye out for fire ants and report suspect sightings within 24 hours. 👉 okt.to/jgtRc6

Just one more week to nominate for the AgForce Producer of the Year Awards! The winner of the Backbone award category will receive a prize package which includes: ⭐️ AICD Foundations of Directorship Course ⭐️ Green Hip clothing voucher 👉 okt.to/TPKk0l

🎉 Congrats to the Queenslanders selected for the Cattle Australia National Beef Leaders program:  🫶 Lauren Galloway 🫶 Mitchell Portbury 🫶 Adrianna Pott 🫶 Sammy Mitton We’re proud to see Adrianna, Sammy & Lauren, with links to the AgForce community, among the cohort👏

🏆 There's still time to nominate an outstanding producer for an AgForce Producer of the Year Award! A big thank you to our generous prize sponsors - Australian Institute of Company Directors, AgriWebb and Green Hip Workwear - for their support. 👉 okt.to/BqmRl1

Want to learn more about using AI or business planning? 💻 The Queensland government is is offering a suite of free online and in-person short courses for small and family businesses across the state. Find out more 👉 okt.to/1dPDqT

The Rural Solutions Qld team is hosting four hands-on Disaster Planning and Farm Mapping workshops in November for primary producers, where you’ll map the risks to your property and explore practical ways to prepare for future disasters.  Register 👉 okt.to/WmKHE3

🏆 Behind Qld ag are some incredible people – and now's your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominations are open for the 2026 AgForce Producer of the Year Awards, celebrating outstanding producers across two categories. More 👉 okt.to/IdMaxv

AgForce is making sure Canberra hears Qld producers 📣 In this week's column, Josefine Pettersson, AgForce Head of Industry Development, talks about the impact of AgForce's EPBC Roadshow, which has been travelling across regional Qld. 👉 okt.to/4wt0iF

Every Australian can celebrate National Ag Day! 🌱 🐑 🐮 Coming up on 20 Nov, there's a range of ways you can celebrate our incredible agricultural industry, such as hosting an event or entering the photo comp (from 19 Oct). 👉 okt.to/WinwVN okt.to/IjbNDu

Applications are now open for the 2027 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award.   If you're leading an existing project, business, initiative or community program & creating impact in your industry or community, we'd love to hear from you.  Apply by 4 Nov 👉 okt.to/PR07ik

AgForce Member Exclusive – Buy 5 Agbots this Spring and get a 6th for FREE 👏 Monitor your tank water levels remotely and receive alerts when they need attention—helping reduce unnecessary bore runs and save valuable time. Claim your spring offer 👉 okt.to/27QlXy

🌿 Invasive pests costing you time and money? Let's talk practical solutions!   🐂 Join us for the inaugural AgForce SEQ Biosecurity Paddock-to-Practice Forum on Fri 30 Oct – a day focused on real-world solutions to protect your productivity.   👉 okt.to/bftanL