AgForce Queensland

Join AgriWebb next week for a webinar exploring how producers can use pasture and grazing data to plan ahead, make informed decisions and get the most out of their grazing operations. 🐄 📅 When: Thursday 12 November 2026 💻 Where: Online 👉 Register: okt.to/HYuQ8y

📸 We know you've got some winning shots! Put your photography skills to the test and enter the NFF's National Ag Day Photo Competition! 🌾 📸 Enter now: okt.to/gQ0NXM #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #qldagriculture #beef #cattle #sheep #wool #goats #cane #grain

AgForce General President, Shane McCarthy, reminds producers why it's important to come along to the EPBC Roadshow sessions coming up on Tue 17 Nov in Rolleston & Wed 18 Nov in Nebo. Register now & make sure your voice is heard on the EPBC Act reforms 👉 okt.to/BH56Sc

In this week's column, Louise Martin, AgForce South West Queensland Regional Director, talks about what's been happening in the South West region. Read more 👉 okt.to/yjLAsR #everyfamilyneedsafarmer #qldagriculture

Don't forget to register for the Fire Ant Cross-Border Forum, taking place online this Thu 5 Nov from 10.30am-12.00pm (AEST)! 🐜 The Forum is designed for anyone who moves materials or equipment that could spread fire ants. Register now by emailing [email protected] 📧

⏰ Queensland grain growers are running out of time. New workplace exposure limits start on 1 December, and there’s still no decision from the Queensland Government on whether growers will get more time for implementation.   Read our full media release 👉 okt.to/fcTQBr

Qld DPI are investigating reports of higher than usual impacts of three-day sickness (bovine ephemeral fever or BEF) in north and central Qld 🐂 Producers who suspect three-day sickness are encouraged to contact their vet for advice. Learn more 👉 okt.to/BurOMX

👏 to those who joined the AgForce SEQ Annual Forum – Biosecurity: Paddock to Practice. From managing invasive weeds & pests to tackling wild dogs & feral pigs, the Forum highlighted the importance of working together to protect our properties. 📸 Enjoy a few highlights 👇

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