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’.

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.

I’ve just returned from two whirlwind trips to Canberra. The first brought together around fifty industry leaders with eight MPs, three public servants, and a media expert (it sounds like the setup to a bad joke).

This is the core message we heard loud and clear from the National Food Security Preparedness Green Paper released in April this year. For those of us who live and breathe all things food – the realisation that successive Governments have left ‘eating’ out of our own defence strategy was, for me at least, more than a little disappointing.  

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Business of Horticulture course is back – giving Queensland growers practical skills, expert advice, and tailored support to grow smarter, not harder.

The recording of our recent webinar with QFVG Partner Who Cares, and workplace relations experts Focus HR is now available to watch on-demand.

In many horticulture businesses, leadership doesn’t come through a formal pathway - it’s earned in the paddock - the best picker becomes the supervisor, the most reliable operator steps up to manage a crew, or the longest-serving team member is handed more responsibility.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed a 3.5% increase to minimum award wages, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. Importantly, the updated wage tables for the Horticulture Award 2020 and other relevant modern awards have now been released.

Queensland’s workplace safety rules have expanded beyond physical risks to include psychosocial hazards – issues like workplace stress, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment, poor communication, unrealistic expectations, lack of support and toxic organisational cultures.

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.