We regularly contribute to public conversation on a variety of topics with regular articles for Queensland Country Life and Rural Weekly.
All our media releases can be found at agforceqld.org.au/news
2020
September
30 Sept Public debate will show up shoddy reef science - if they turn up
24 Sept Government must stand with farmers on exports
16 Sept Bush mobile must improve – for productivity, safety and community
9 Sept Let's reward farmers for conservation outcomes - not penalise them!
2 Sept Agriculture must be sustainable in ALL ways - always
August
26 Aug Sustainable ag the key to unlocking multi-billion northern potential
19 Aug Resources are vital - but at what expense to farming?
13 Aug Better services = stronger regions. What don't they get?
06 Aug Qld primary producers call for 2050 carbon-neutral baseline
05 Aug Revitalising Queensland? Our arteries need an urgent transfusion
July
30 Jul Our last chance to make Reef science make sense
22 Jul Farming is a great way of life - let's make it a safe one
15 Jul 'Dumbing down' of science killing genuine conservation
8 Jul Water, water everywhere - but not a 'stop to think'
1 Jul Now's the time for cattle producers to take charge of industry's future
June
24 Jun Challenging environment provides fertile soil for agricultural growth
17 Jun Government support for farmers demonstrates value of strong ag-vocacy
16 Jun Cropping prospects firm up after solid rain
10 Jun What could cane achieve with greater strength and unity of purpose?
03 Jun Now's the time for ag to act and become trusted adviser
May
27 May COVID cloud has silver lining for Reef farmers
20 May Loud, proud, honest - the voice of Queensland's farmers
12 May COVID underlines importance of reliable internet - for everyone
6 May Ag's critical role in post-COVID recovery a unique opportunity, published 6 May online
April
29 Apr AgForce taking on cane less 'surprising' than it may first appear
22 Apr Activism by banks is bad for business - everyone's
14 Apr Australia's farmers have our backs. If only everyone did
7 Apr AgForce-ICGO meeting highlights ag industry's 'common cause'
March
25 Mar Current events will test our resolve and leadership
17 Mar AgForce's 'cane conversation' begins in spirit of openness
12 Mar Important conversations are not always easy
4 Mar Women in ag - it's up to us!
February
26 Feb Now is the time to found our future legacy
12 Feb Over-complicated wool declaration an over-reaction
5 Feb AgForce Stands Up for trade equality with EU
January
28 Jan Advocacy is the bush looking out for each other
22 Jan AgForce preparing for pivotal year
15 Jan Where is the Premier on drought support?
8 Jan AgForce proud to stand up for Channel Country communities
2 Jan Welcome to the year that will define the future of agriculture
2019
December
11 Dec Koalas the latest victims of government's 'tin ear' to ag
4 Dec AgForce 20th proves the strength of numbers
November
27 Nov City's rekindled interest in ag cause for hope
13 Nov Despite challenges, we have a lot to celebrate
8 Nov Effective agripolitics depends on independence
October
30 Oct Let's keep the drought conversation positive
22 Oct Surely the drought's more important than the next election
9 Oct Climate extremists creating 'beef deforestation' fallacy
1 Oct Your voice vital for red meat MOU
September
25 Sep How does this government keep getting it so wrong?
16 Sep Collaboration is true leadership - especially when the going gets tough
11 Sep Reports of government's Reef regs rethink greatly exaggerated
4 Sep Reef regs win welcome - but the fight isn't over yet
August
28 Aug Regional Queensland needs a Parliamentary hero
21 Aug Will south-east Qld 'stand up' for the regions?
14 Aug 'Sensible' climate change report hijacked by anti-meat agenda
1 Aug State Government losing landholders’ trust over trigger mapping
July
24 July Governments finally on the right track with drought management
17 July Farmers protect the environment without government intervention
10 July When we stand united, we can move mountains
4 July Does new drought policy mark a new beginning?
June
26 June Farmers are under attack in this state - and need your support
19 June When will this government wake up?
12 June Budget reveals government's lack of vision for Queensland agriculture
4 June Country Connection keeps ag industry vibrant and visionary
May
30 May CSG production area increased by 17pc
22 May Industry-led best practice only way to preserve the environment and Reef
15 May Meat-free mania a flash in the frying pan
8 May Protecting producers' interests is critical - regardless of the cost
3 May AgForce says 'enough is enough'
April
24 April Anzac spirit evident in Aussies' support for devastated graziers
17 April Town and country must campaign together to ensure vibrant rural community
11 April Australia stands behind its farmers and rejects vegan activism
March
27 March AgForce acts to make government see sense on flawed Reef Bill
20 March Environmental activists no experts on Reef
14 March Poor consultation on reef bill continues a worrying trend
05 March Veg management laws must change if farmers are to keep feeding Australia
February
27 February Time for Government to step up to save NQ cattle industry
20 February Despite deluge in the north Grain still prays for rain–and prepares the ground
January
28 January Solidarity needed to save industry from activists
23 January Activists happy to use hypocrisy to destroy farmers
14 January Where to now for ag education?
09 January Schooling needed on rural education
2020
In June 2020, it was announced that the vast majority of News Corp’s rural and regional newspapers would cease to exist from the end of the month, the Rural Weekly included. Read more...
June
25 Jun Death sentence for regional papers underlines need for our voice
18 Jun Government support for farmers demonstrates value of strong ag-vocacy
11 Jun What could cane achieve with greater strength and unity of purpose?
May
20 May Loud, proud farmers: ‘You won’t die wondering what they think’
14 May COVID underlines importance of reliable internet – for everyone
07 May Positioning ag to lead us out of COVID-19 doldrums
April
28 Apr AgForce taking on cane less surprising than it may first appear
22 Apr Activism by banks is bad for business
March
25 Mar Ag is essential: Current events will test our resolve and leadership
18 Mar AgForce’s discussion on mixing grain, cattle and cane well received by members
12 Mar AgForce considers representing sugarcane growers
February
26 Feb AgForce says now is the time to found our future legacy
12 Feb (URL) Over-complicated’ wool declaration an ‘over-reaction’
December
12 Dec Koalas the latest victims of Government’s ‘tin ear’ to ag
5 Dec AgForce 20th proves the strength of numbers
November
26 Nov City’s rekindled interest in ag cause for hope
14 Nov Despite challenges, we have a lot to celebrate
7 Nov Effective agripolitics depends on independence
October
31 Oct Let's keep the drought conversation positive
24 Oct Surely drought’s more important than the next election
17 Oct Nation united behind agriculture’s $100bn target
1 Oct Your voice vital for red meat MOU
September
26 Sep How has this government got it so wrong?
18 Sep Collaboration is true leadership
August
27 Aug Raising city support for the bush
23 Aug Will SEQ stand up for Regional Queensland
08 Aug Ekka: a time to reflect, celebrate, and look to the future of agriculture
July
25 July Drought support pleasing
11 July When we stand united, we can move mountains
June
27 June Farmers are under attack in this State – and need your support
13 June Budget reveals Government’s lack of vision for Queensland agriculture
May
30 May Don’t forget the farmer in environmental debate
16 May Meat-free mania doesn't stack up
02 May What will it take to get the State Government to listen to farmers?
April
18 April Town and country must campaign together to ensure vibrant rural community
04 April Budget ‘first step’ towards recognition and reward for environmental stewardship
March
21 March Environmental activists not experts on Reef, let alone farming
07 March Veg management laws must change if farmers are to keep feeding Australia
February
21 February Despite deluge in the north grain still prays for rain and prepares the ground
05 February Bipartisan commitment for banking reforms vital for future of farming
January
23 January Activists happy to use hypocrisy to destroy farmers
09 January Schooling needed on rural education
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