Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) says pressure continues to build for horticulture growers despite recent Federal Government measures aimed at supporting freight and input costs.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is calling on the State Government to review payroll tax settings and adopt a more reasonable compliance approach, warning that current arrangements are creating inequity and placing additional pressure on growers already battling soaring input costs.

Queensland horticulture growers have been dealing with rising input costs for years. Now, surging fuel prices, and critical input shortages are compounding those pressures, pushing farms to breaking point, threatening jobs and the state’s long-term supply of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is calling on the Queensland Government to introduce temporary payroll tax relief for primary producers in declared disaster zones, saying the measure would provide an immediate boost to farm cashflow and help growers recover faster.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, to be led by Mr Chris Leptos AO.

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). 

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

Some big news for our QFVG family today – our CEO Rachel Chambers has been appointed by the Crisafulli Government as the next Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.

From elite pineapple clones to smarter spray systems and a prototype that could reshape the future of pineapple planting - this year’s Elimbah CO-OP Pineapple Field Days (24–25 July, Sunshine Coast) will put practical, grower-led innovation on full display.

Queensland’s horticulture industry has been recognised as a national leader in workplace compliance, following the release today of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Horticulture Compliance Report 2021–2024.

Queensland’s horticulture industry is taking a big step forward with data-driven insights that promise smarter, more resilient farming.

State industry body for Queensland fruit, vegetable, and nut growers – Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) – has welcomed today’s announcement that will see the definition of a primary producer amended allowing greater access to support under the join Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

QFVG has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) final report of the supermarket inquiry, as well as the Government’s in principle support of its recommendations.

Queensland horticultural growers will be better supported to tackle the complexities faced around climate risks, market challenges, and modern farm management with the announcement of a new project to be delivered state-wide from this month.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers has welcomed the appointment of Julie Collins MP as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry over the weekend.

Townsville in North Queensland is gearing up to host Australia’s pineapple industry next week for their annual Pineapple Field Days.

Southern Queensland horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to the Lockyer Valley (6 – 7 August) and the Scenic Rim (8 – 9 August).

Horticultural growers across the Granite Belt are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Stanthorpe (16 - 17 July).