In the depths of South America's Amazon Basin, the achachairú, a highly prized tropical fruit, has been cultivated for generations. But it's on the side of the world, in North Queensland, that the fruit is grown on the greatest scale. ab.co/43Ag0gv

Appreciate the work here of ACCC! Compliance and enforcement are essential to the effective operation of codes of conduct. News of penalties paid is a reminder for growers and wholesalers alike to check they’re code compliant. Fresh Markets Australia Good Fruit and Veg

Valuable discussions with National Farmers' Federation during the week, QFF CEO Jo Sheppard connecting with NFF CEO Tony Mahar on agricultural policy matters common at a state & federal level #agriculture #unitedvoice #opportunities #challenges #food #fibre CANEGROWERS Cotton Australia

📣 Calling all farmers, we want to hear from you! The 1st National Farmer Priorities Survey is now live. We're working with Seftons to capture your views and amplify our advocacy. Pls SHARE and respond here for you chance to win 💰: ncv.microsoft.com/bMVrh3MLAD

🗓️ NFF Conference is just over 1 month away. Book now at nffconference.com.au to secure your ticket to two days of fun, networking and industry insights.

What will the rewrite of the Basin Plan mean for you? National Farmers' Federation is holding an online info session at 7pm tomorrow night. The RGA’s Water Policy Manager will be presenting on how you can make a submission. Register here 👉 loom.ly/zi_8KWw

Too often reporting of produce prices is exaggerated, to drive clicks and reads and is not in the best interests of consumers or growers. Melons Australia are calling for a stop to scaremongering on the price of watermelon. melonsaustralia.org.au/news/latest-ne… ACMA Aus Press Council

Enormous privilege to join for the valedictory speech from outgoing National Farmers' Federation President Fiona Simson. Great insights on farm advocacy, including key role for pragmatic, grounded farmers voice in the national politic discourse. #auspol #ausag #npc

Off and away at the National Farmers' Federation Federation Conference 2023 with a Welcome to Country. Huge program ahead across trade, sustainability and innovation. #auspol #ausag #agribusiness

Food insecurity in #Aus now equivalent to all households in Sydney and Melbourne, reports Brianna Casey at Foodbank Australia. Part of a great panel on feeding 10b ppl by 2050 at National Farmers' Federation Conference 2023. #auspol #ausag

The National Farmers' Federation Hort Council thanked our inaugural chair and outgoing NFF President Fiona Simson this morning at #NFF23 for her service to the Council and horticulture. A better example of industry leadership would be hard to find. #thanks 🙏 🪴🌱🍎🫐🍍🥑🌽🍉🍇🍓🥭🍊

Great to be on a #smartfarm today with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland taking a look into the future of horticulture. Plenty of gear ready to be taken up by industry with compelling productivity and efficiency gains.

Huge first week for David Jochinke as our new President kicking off #KeepFarmersFarming. We're fighting to: 🚜 Protect Aussie farmland 💧 Secure access to water 🧑‍🔧 Fill jobs on farms 🚢 Safeguard export markets ⚖️ Give farmers a fair go Get involved at keepfarmersfarming.org.au

No better way to start #AgDayAu than with the now annual Queensland Farmers' Federation breakfast. This year Phil Morle 🖖🏻 at Main Sequence set out the enormous opportunity the need to feed 10 billion mouths by 2050 presents and the role of #agtech. Great food for thought! Jo Sheppard

Happy 100th birthday #QFVG representing one of the most important Ag sectors #Horticulture who provide us all with the fresh fruit & vegetables that we all love 🍇 🍈 🍉 🌽 🎃 🥒 Joe Moro Queensland Farmers' Federation Richard Shannon

Queensland Fruit and Vegetables Group should be celebrating 100 years of advocating for farmers, instead the peak body is calling on Australian’s to show they ‘Give a Fork’ and get behind an industry under immense pressure. #WeGiveAFork AUSVEG countrycaller.com.au/2023/11/27/we-…

This is such an important yarn. Thanks to Frank Chung & news.com.au for giving it the space it needs. How the market for fresh produce works is a choice we make as a society. Growers are sounding a warning at great risk. We need a proper public debate. Andrew Leigh Senator Murray Watt

Productivity Commission report confirms the industry position that biosecurity levy is a bad policy. This is something the NFF has been saying consistently. Read more ⬇️ nff.org.au/media-release/…

Corporations say they were forced to raise prices. But profits have increased at a faster rate than costs. CEOs exploited the panic of inflation to juice their margins. Now average margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs. Hello?

An excellent day exploring the Lockyer Valley, one of Australia’s most important food bowls, on a farm tour with the 2024 AgCAREERSTART cohort. Thanks to Pohlmans Nursery, Mulgowie Yowie Salads and Moira Farming for hosting us. National Farmers' Federation Senator Murray Watt Mark Furner MP