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Tour supports cross-regional learning
Fourteen Granite Belt growers became the envy of the region when they embarked on a seemingly ordinary bus tour from Stanthorpe to Gatton for the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo earlier this year.
Get ready… summer is coming
Queenslanders are no strangers to wild weather. And as the weather warms up so too do our eyes move to the sky.
Once in a generation opportunity
Over the past few months, QFVG has delivered Geared Up Growers Negotiation Tactics Masterclasses across Queensland. We watched on as growers built their knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Queensland's Energy Gold Rush: Learning from the Lone Star State
As Queensland embarks on its renewable energy transition, balancing economic development and land use becomes crucial—especially when considering various stakeholders’ differing perspectives on the economic value of land.
Food: The Sum of Its Parts or a Part of the Sum?
As a passionate advocate for fresh produce, I often wonder why it’s such an uphill battle promoting fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Workforce: the power of place based
In horticulture, building a reliable and productive workforce remains a work in progress. A magic bullet that delivers the right number of skilled workers at the right time, in the right place remains but an elusive dream of industry.
Responding to horticulture’s training needs
A new industry-led training program is supporting Queensland farmers to access high-quality, modern and flexible training across the state.
A new chapter for farm business resilience
Queensland horticultural growers will be better supported to tackle the complexities faced around climate risks, market challenges, and modern farm management with further support now available through Growcom’s Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP) for horticulture.
Insects make a meal of horticulture
Pests cost Australian primary producers approximately $5.3 billion annually in management and production losses. Managing pests absorbs precious time and effort with around 72% of the estimated cost being in the working hours devoted to managing pests (and weeds).
Opportunity knocks for SEQ growers
Have you ever looked around your property and thought, “I’d really like to fix this up,” or “I’d really like to install that.” You know, the priority wish list of things you would get to if you had the time, money, resources, or expertise?
The connectivity crisis
Equal access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services, be that phone, mobile or internet is something all Queenslanders should expect, right?
Small tweaks = big savings
We've all heard the saying, "a penny saved is a penny earned", but in horticulture, where energy costs can significantly impact your bottom line, it's time to rethink this adage.
Insects make a meal out of horticulture
They’re little, quiet, and highly underrated. For many people, they just don’t matter at all. But the humble insect, often overlooked, is at the very heart of a costly battle in Australian horticulture.
Hello. Is it 3G you’re looking for?
In just a few short weeks, Australia will bid farewell to their 3G networks, with Telstra's shutdown on 31 August 2024, followed by Optus on 1 September 2024.
Horticulture – we are ‘half the plate’
The horticulture industry in Queensland is vital yet complex. The industry not only made up of a diverse array of commodities but has a number of regional grower groups who each strongly represent their own agendas to further the industry’s progress.
Queensland’s iconic pineapple industry shines in NQ
After 14 years in the horticulture industry, I feel qualified enough to say that no other commodity comes together quite like the Australian pineapple industry.
QFVG welcomes new Minister
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers has welcomed the appointment of Julie Collins MP as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry over the weekend.
Hidden in plain sight: the fruit centerpiece dilemma
Last week, I attended the Global Food Forum, organised by the Australian newspaper in partnership with Visy.
Australian pineapple industry heads north for annual Field Days
Townsville in North Queensland is gearing up to host Australia’s pineapple industry next week for their annual Pineapple Field Days.
Queensland’s first horticulturalists keep the fire burning
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers recognise First Nations Australians as our first horticulturalists, and we continue to learn from and listen to their sharing of knowledge about Country and Community.