AgForce Queensland

22/12/2025

The Australian public’s acceptance of the live export industry has grown substantially over a series of national surveys conducted since 2019 📈🐄

Data science company Voconiq has collected the most comprehensive and consistent view of Australian attitudes toward the livestock export industry over this time, funded by the research bodies for livestock exporters and producers, LiveCorp and Meat & Livestock Australia.

Voconiq CEO Kieren Moffat says it’s clear that the industry’s contribution to farmers, regional economies, and international markets resonates with the public.

Read the media release here 🔗 https://okt.to/NuVBPy
Read the research report here 🔗 https://okt.to/YvERf2

22/12/2025

We’re investing where it matters — in people and their properties.

🌏 AgCarE: Helping producers verify and showcase their natural capital management (5% of Qld’s farming footprint now assessed).
👩‍🔧 AgForce Training: 1,400+ participants across 48 courses – from safety and leadership to mental health and cultural awareness.

Building capability. Protecting our environment. Strengthening our industry.

💚 Every Family Needs a Farmer.

🔗 https://okt.to/5Kt4oM
🔗 https://okt.to/BabLvS

20/12/2025

📸Let The World See Them📸

Are you always capturing breathtaking photos? We're on a hunt for stunning snapshots to feature as our weekly cover photo. Post your pictures in the comments below to be in the running for this weeks cover photo.

***Please note pictures must be taken in landscape to fit the cover template.

By submitting a photo, you grant AgForce permission to use the image in various AgForce communications. Appropriate credit will be given to the person who submitted the photo.

19/12/2025

The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has introduced a Drought Hardship Loan to assist farmers with short-term financial relief in long-term drought, and a Marine Algal Bloom and Heatwave Loan which will assist South Australian wild-catch fishers and aquaculture operators affected by the recent algal bloom.

An additional new loan for improving climate resilience, boosting sector productivity, and supporting agriculture to be part of Australia’s net zero transition is coming in the second half of 2026.

Find out more here 🔗 https://okt.to/eAH7U8

19/12/2025

When severe weather hits, reliable info matters. The Disaster Portal is your go-to place for safety advice, resilience tips, business & home preparedness & support after storms, floods or fires.

Bookmark it now - stay safe later. 🌪️⚠️
👉 https://okt.to/dAlqhO

AgForce is also here to support you during natural disasters; call your regional manager or visit our website 🔗 https://okt.to/wbUp8V

19/12/2025

It's time for this week's Friday Fun Fact, where we share surprising facts about our incredible and much loved world of agriculture 🐑🍞🐟🌱

18/12/2025

🐑 From “sheep cockie” to shaking hands with Prime Ministers 🇦🇺

Not many people can say they’ve been called “sheep” by three Prime Ministers - and take it as a compliment - but AgForce General President Shane McCarthy can.

In a great profile by the North Queensland Register, Shane reflects on his journey as a fifth-generation producer and a long-time advocate for northern Australia.

It’s a reminder that strong regional voices matter.

📖 Read the full story here:
https://okt.to/Eu2nbI

Humans of the North: the story behind the boss of AgForce.

18/12/2025

The fire ant biosecurity zones have been updated to help prevent the spread of fire ants through human‑assisted movement.

If you live or work near recent detections and handle or transport materials or equipment that could carry fire ants, these changes may affect you.

👇🏼 Learn more about the suburbs in the fire ant biosecurity zones from the website below
https://okt.to/7DJ3Ti

18/12/2025

Queensland farmers and industry experts have teamed up with WorkSafe Queensland to deliver a new video series ‘Unpacking the Rural plant Code of Practice’.

The videos explore key topics like technology and automation, training and skills, vehicle safety on farms, and in-field traffic management. All these videos have been designed to support safer, more productive rural workplaces.

Watch the full series here: https://okt.to/yu64jW

18/12/2025

- Media statement -

AgForce Queensland Farmers extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, their families, and all members of the community affected by this tragic and confronting act of violence.

Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, those who were injured, and the emergency services personnel who responded under extraordinarily distressing circumstances.

This was an act of extremist violence directed at Australian society. It must be recognised as criminal behaviour that bears no connection to the lawful, responsible, and highly regulated use of fi****ms by primary producers or other legitimate licence holders.

For Queensland farmers, fi****ms are essential tools of trade used solely for agricultural purposes such as pest animal control and the humane treatment of livestock. Their use is governed by rigorous licensing, training, storage, and compliance requirements, which are already among the most stringent in the world.

AgForce supports evidence-based measures that genuinely improve public safety. Any policy response must remain focused on preventing violent criminal acts, rather than imposing additional burdens on responsible, law-abiding Australians who rely on fi****ms for their livelihoods, particularly in regional and rural communities.

AgForce will continue to advocate respectfully and constructively on behalf of its members to ensure their voices are heard during any public discussion following this deeply distressing event.

17/12/2025

🌱 AgForce Cane delivered strong outcomes for producers in 2025, securing disaster recovery and replanting funding, advancing cane feedstock, bioenergy and renewable fuel pathways, and strengthening water security through regional basin planning, unallocated water releases, and progress on the Burdekin Regional Water Assessment and rising groundwater issues. 💧⚡

📈 We promoted Ratoon Stunting Disease test kits, competition in cane markets and farm data protections, while advocating against unreasonable environmental rules and impractical Reef regulation. 🌊🚜

🎄 On behalf of the AgForce Cane Board, team and AgForce family, we thank you for your support and wish farming families a safe, restful Christmas season, and a profitable year ahead.

🥳 Check out the AgForce Cane Year in Review here - https://okt.to/DaQX63