Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is seeking assurances that Queensland growers will not become collateral damage in proposed changes to Australia's disaster recovery funding arrangements.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) says the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) latest wage decision will increase cost pressures for fruit and vegetable growers at a time when many businesses are already struggling to absorb rising input costs. 

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is warning against complacency on Australia's food security following the release of the ABARES June 2026 Agricultural Commodities Report, which shows export growth is increasingly obscuring challenges facing domestic fruit and vegetable production. 

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) says the 2026–27 Federal Budget delivers several positive measures for horticulture businesses, particularly around fuel and fertiliser security, tax certainty, and small business investment, but significant concerns remain around future investment in drought resilience and regional agricultural programs. 

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 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) 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.