AgForce Queensland

Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum) is a prickly perennial shrub originating from South America. First detected in Qld in 2010, it's a restricted invasive plant under the Qld Biosecurity Act. 🚨 Report sigtings to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 within 24 hours.

AgForce Members - it's your last chance to buy 5 Agbots and get a 6th 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/gbHBaX

This week, AgForce gave evidence at Qld Parliament’s public hearing into the Mineral Resources & Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. We were there for producers whose water could be affected by mining approvals. Read AgForce's full submission 👉 okt.to/rJNQKs

AgForce General President, Shane McCarthy, is reminding producers it's their last chance to nominate for the AgForce Producer of the Year Awards! Behind Qld ag are some incredible people – now's your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! 👉 okt.to/cCdSBX

🇦🇺 No free trade without genuine market access! AgForce is calling on the Federal Government to provide greater clarity and stronger safeguards around binding climate commitments in the proposed Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement. More 👉 okt.to/9K1doU

Warmer temperatures and increasing moisture this spring and summer are expected to create ideal conditions for cattle ticks to survive and spread 🐂 Qld DPI are encouraging producers to act now to protect your herd from cattle ticks. 👉 okt.to/1KVL8R

Get ready for National Ag Day on Fri 20 Nov 2026 🌾 🐮 To celebrate, the Brisbane City skyline will be lit up green on Wed 18 Nov. AgForce will also have a stall at the Cathedral Square Markets in Brisbane on Thu 19 Nov - be sure to pop by! true 👉 okt.to/i01Vvf

🤝 Last week, the AgForce Policy team visited Qld DPI as part of our ongoing engagement and collaboration.   It was a great opportunity to see firsthand the fantastic work DPI is doing to support Qld ag 💪 🎥 Take a look at some of the highlights from our visit!

👏👏 A big congratulations to AgForce Cattle Board Director Jane McMillan on her appointment to the Cattle Australia Board! 🐂 We look forward to seeing Jane continue to champion the interests of cattle producers on the national stage. 👉 okt.to/B43zWl

🚜 Help shape the future of agricultural apprenticeships! Farmers, industry stakeholders, students and employees are encouraged to join an upcoming online workshop with Skills Insight to help refine the proposed Ag Trade Apprenticeship qualification. 👉 okt.to/Pru39w

🏆 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