Few issues cut closer to the heart of horticulture than water. It is not just an input. It is the very foundation of our capacity to grow food. With rising input costs, water pricing has become one of the most pressing concerns for Queensland growers.

Queensland growers know better than most that natural disasters are part of the landscape. Cyclones, floods, fires, and storms aren’t just weather events - they are business interruptions, crop losses, and community upheavals. While the risks that come with climate variability and natural disasters are second nature to growers, resilience alone cannot carry an industry through disaster after disaster. That is where QFVG’s advocacy has made a measurable difference.

Few words carry as much weight for Queensland horticulture as biosecurity. The stakes are clear: one unchecked pest or disease could shut down a $3 billion sector overnight. Growers already invest heavily in on-farm biosecurity, acting as both the first and last line of defence. But they cannot, and should not, shoulder this responsibility alone. QFVG has been vocal in pressing governments to match growers’ commitment with a system that is better resourced, more coordinated, and genuinely effective.

In 2024/25, growers again identified the burden, cost, and duplication of compliance - and whether it is truly fit for purpose - as one of the key factors influencing their decision to remain in or leave the industry.

A stable and skilled workforce is the backbone of Queensland horticulture, yet growers continue to face major challenges in securing and retaining labour. This year, QFVG has led the charge to ensure training settings and workforce policies reflect the real needs of growers, not just government priorities.

Few issues this year have cut as close to the bone as supermarket conduct. For growers, the imbalance in bargaining power with major retailers isn’t a new story - but in 2024/25, it finally broke into the national spotlight, and QFVG made sure growers’ voices were at the centre of the conversation.

A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS) is now available. This update reflects recent changes to the rules and exceptions around the use of fixed term contracts.   

On 4 November 2025, Parliament approved new laws to bring in Payday Super. Starting 1 July 2026, super contributions will need to be paid at the same time employees are paid.

Across the agricultural sector, work doesn’t always stop just because the calendar says it’s a public holiday. Animals still need feeding, crops still need water, machinery still needs tending, and some tasks can’t simply be pushed to the next day.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kompo-Harms as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 12 January 2026.

Queensland’s horticulture sector is doing far more than feeding the nation – it’s contributing more than $6 billion to the state economy each year and supporting almost 45,000 jobs, according to a new report released today by the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG). 

The days of sharing advice over the Ute tray aren’t gone - but they are getting an AI upgrade. 

As a grower, following food trends can open doors to new markets, provide an extra income stream, and even reinvigorate your passion for farming.

Have you ever said you’d do something, only to catch yourself doing the complete opposite? At the National Farmers’ Federation’s AgXchange Conference in late September, I heard a phrase for this very human habit - the ‘say-do gap’ - and it immediately resonated.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) has announced leadership arrangements as the organisation commences recruitment for its next Chief Executive Officer. 

The end-of-year season brings with it a sense of celebration - team lunches, awards nights, and of course, the classic office Christmas party. For many organisations, these events are a way to reward effort, build connection, and celebrate success.

From 26 August 2025, eligible casuals employed by a small business can issue a notice to their employer (in writing) to change to full-time or part-time employment under the employee choice pathway.

The right to disconnect now applies to employees of small business employers from 26 August 2025. It has applied to employees of non-small business employers since 26 August 2024.

Have you ever thought about what really drives team performance? Or why communication sometimes feels effortless with one person and challenging with another?

A recently released Fair Work Ombudsman report reveals progress for Queensland horticulture, with standout compliance in the Wide Bay and Moreton Bay, but some regions still rated ‘high risk’.