Turf Queensland

Turf Queensland The Turf Industry Peak Body representing Turf Producers in Queensland.

The Queensland Turf Producers Association (QTPA), now trading as "Turf Queensland" commenced in March 2001 and, believed it was timely to develop a Strategic Development Plan (2003/2006) to support, in a sustainable and professional manner, the next three-year growth of the industry in this state. As is the case with all associations the development of member benefits was paramount and addressing

the various issues identified by members through the inclusive research of the Strategic Plan has provided considerable direction for the executive of Turf Queensland.

TURN INSIGHT INTO STRONGER SALESStrong sales capability is an important part of building a resilient turf business.Under...
03/09/2026

TURN INSIGHT INTO STRONGER SALES

Strong sales capability is an important part of building a resilient turf business.

Understanding what customers value, responding to changing market conditions and confidently communicating the benefits of natural turf can help businesses convert more enquiries, strengthen revenue and plan for future growth.

Join Turf Queensland for a free, practical sales training workshop designed for turf growers and their teams.

The session will draw on findings from the levy funded Usage, Attitudes and Contribution of Natural Turf research, which found that more than one million Australians are actively comparing turf options. While natural turf begins with a strong preference advantage, synthetic products are often more successful at converting customers during the decision making process.

This interactive workshop will help growers and their staff:

✅ Better understand customer attitudes and purchasing decisions
✅ Communicate the value and benefits of natural turf
✅ Build rapport and hold stronger sales conversations
✅ Respond confidently to questions and objections
✅ Convert more enquiries into customers
✅ Build practical skills that support business performance and resilience

Business owners, managers, salespeople and administration staff are all encouraged to attend. It is a valuable opportunity to invest in your team and give staff access to practical training and industry networking.

📅 Friday, 9 October 2026
⏰ 4:00pm–6:00pm
📍 The Greek Club, Brisbane
🎟️ Free to attend
🥂 Drinks and networking afterwards

Participants are also invited to stay for the Turf Queensland Industry Social dinner following the networking session. Dinner tickets are $130 per person, with the remaining cost subsidised by Turf Queensland.

👉 Book your free sales training session: https://www.trybooking.com/DPPIB
👉 Book for the Industry Social dinner: https://www.trybooking.com/DPDBE

This workshop supports growers and their staff to build practical business capability, respond to changing customer attitudes and strengthen the long term resilience and performance of their businesses.

The event is being delivered through the Farm Business Resilience Program and will translate findings from Usage, Attitudes and Contribution of Natural Turf (TU24004)—a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Turf Fund—into practical sales skills that can be applied immediately.

We’re excited to announce that the Turf Queensland Industry Social & AGM is back!Join us at The Greek Club on Friday, 9 ...
21/08/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Turf Queensland Industry Social & AGM is back!

Join us at The Greek Club on Friday, 9 October from 6pm for a great night to catch up with other growers and industry, hear about the work Turf Queensland has been doing over the past 12 months, and enjoy plenty of good food, drinks and conversation.

Tickets are $130 per person, with Turf Queensland covering the balance of the cost for the evening.

We’ve also made the decision to move our planned Sustainability Field Day to next year. There have been a lot of industry events packed into a relatively short period this year, and rather than asking growers to attend yet another event, we think it makes sense to give it the space it deserves in 2027.

For now, we’d love you to come along to the Industry Social & AGM. If you’ve been before, you’ll know it’s always a good night. If you haven’t been before, this is the year to come along.

Come and hear what we’ve been working on, have your say, eat, drink and connect with the people who make up our industry.

Friday, 9 October | 6pm
The Greek Club, Brisbane
$130 per person

Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DPDBE

A great example of what industry connection and collaboration is all about. Turf Queensland President Amanda Smyth from ...
19/08/2026

A great example of what industry connection and collaboration is all about.

Turf Queensland President Amanda Smyth from Wild Horse Turf recently joined TurfNSW to share her journey as a first generation turf grower, her experience as a woman in the turf industry, and the path that has led her to taking on the role of President of Turf Queensland.

Opportunities like this give growers the chance to hear different perspectives, share experiences and learn from others who understand the challenges and opportunities of running a turf business.

Amanda’s story is a great reminder of the value of bringing people together and creating opportunities for connection across the wider turf industry.

Thanks to TurfNSW for the invitation and for giving Amanda the opportunity to share her story.

29/07/2026

Help us understand our industry's water use.

We're trying to get a better understanding of how many turf farms access irrigation water through a Sunwater scheme.

If your farm is supplied by a Sunwater irrigation scheme, could you please comment below with the name of your scheme?

Your responses will help Turf Queensland better understand grower needs and identify opportunities for future support and advocacy.

Safety starts with knowing where your risks are. This National Safety Week, it's a timely reminder that creating a safer...
20/07/2026

Safety starts with knowing where your risks are.

This National Safety Week, it's a timely reminder that creating a safer workplace isn't just about having policies and procedures—it's about understanding where your risks are and taking action.

That's exactly what Turf360 helps you do.

Turf360 is more than a best practice manual sitting on a shelf. It's an interactive online tool that guides you through your current practices, evaluates your business against industry best practice, and generates a personalised report highlighting your risks, compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.

And it doesn't stop at Workplace Health & Safety.

Turf360 assesses every aspect of your operation, including:
✅ Workplace Health & Safety
✅ Soil Health
✅ Irrigation & Water Management
✅ Fertiliser & Nutrition
✅ W**d, Pest & Disease Management
✅ Environmental Management
✅ Biosecurity
✅ Business Management..and much more.

Whether you're looking to improve compliance, reduce risk or simply run a better business, Turf360 gives you a clear roadmap to get there.

Because best practice isn't about ticking boxes—it's about continuously improving your business.

Did you know? 🌱

The standards within Turf360 aren't new standards—they're built on more than decades of industry knowledge.

Over 15 years ago, two research scientists, stationed out of the Redlands Research Facility, worked alongside Australian and international turf specialists to develop Australia's Best Management Practice (BMP) standards for producing high quality turf.

Those standards remain just as relevant today. What's changed is how growers can access and apply them.

Because these aren't just guidelines—they represent the collective knowledge of industry experts on what it takes to consistently produce quality turf, reduce risk and build a more resilient business.

Ready to see where your business stands? Register your interest via the link below, and start your assessment today.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjq0ajMyml2fpXU2hX61pCLoR1Nf-IZKj6YQux9tBUM91tTA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110607938278148840489

LEAN THINKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FOR TURF GROWERSJoin our friends at Moshie for a free online Introduction to Lean...
18/05/2026

LEAN THINKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FOR TURF GROWERS

Join our friends at Moshie for a free online Introduction to Lean Leaders webinar tailored for turf growers looking to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen everyday business operations.

This practical session will introduce the fundamentals of Lean Thinking, showcase simple business improvement tools, share real industry examples, and explore how small operational changes can deliver long-term gains across turf production businesses.

Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, improve team engagement, or future-proof your business, this session is a great opportunity to learn directly from the experienced Moshie team.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/intro-to-lean-and-business-planning-including-grant-info-with-moshie-Turf

Please be advised that the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has officially transitioned a number of locations from ...
15/05/2026

Please be advised that the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has officially transitioned a number of locations from suppression treatment areas into eradication treatment areas.

If your property is located within one of the new transition areas, you should immediately cease using fire ant treatments containing insect growth regulators (IGRs), including Distance and Engage products, where these products are currently being applied.

This is important to avoid potential breaches of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) permit conditions.

Growers should continue responding to suspect ant activity using approved direct nest treatment products, including:
• Advion
• Rifaway
• Fipronil via direct nest injection

Updated maps and spatial data outlining the transition areas have been released and can be found linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1898uzAhefmEq3U-TBSZPXG0dmqQxSFSK/view?usp=sharing

If you are unsure whether your property falls within one of the transition areas, or would like assistance understanding how this may impact your current treatment approach or compliance obligations, please get in touch with the program in the first instance.

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Turf Queensland Industry Social is heading to the Brisbane C*D📅 Tuesday 22 Se...
15/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Turf Queensland Industry Social is heading to the Brisbane C*D

📅 Tuesday 22 September
🕕 From 6:00pm

This will be the major social industry catch up for the year and we’d love to see growers, suppliers, partners, supporters and anyone connected to the turf industry come along.

Whether you want to:
✔️ book a seat for yourself
✔️ bring your team
✔️ grab a table
✔️ invite a client or industry mate
✔️ or simply come hang out with the industry

— we’d love to have you there.

Tickets will be offered at cost price only for the dinner and drinks package, expected to be approximately $180 per person.

At this stage we’re just gauging interest before locking the venue and numbers in, so if you think you’d be keen to join us, let us know via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYLeO7mclgGd_PH9PCx5-kocTL3ummzvH9-Q7Nk5mbEIu5UA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110607938278148840489

We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming online session, welcoming back Jodie Thompson, Director at M Group, who will ...
14/05/2026

We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming online session, welcoming back Jodie Thompson, Director at M Group, who will be providing a practical breakdown of the May Federal Budget and what it means for turf businesses.

Jodie will translate the key budget measures into real world implications for growers, including impacts on cashflow, investment decisions, compliance considerations, and broader business planning.

This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from a business advisory perspective and ask questions relevant to your operation.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕚 11:00am
📍 Online via Zoom

👉 Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DMGIV

We encourage all members to jump on for what will be a short, practical and highly relevant session for the industry.

We’ve just released this month’s Turf Queensland newsletter — covering some pretty important updates for our industry.Th...
29/04/2026

We’ve just released this month’s Turf Queensland newsletter — covering some pretty important updates for our industry.

This edition includes: Progress on the Turf Qualification with the Department of Education Our role as delivery partner for the national Biosecurity Manual and what it means for growers A new Fuel Calculator to help improve on farm efficiency Updates on Turf360 and how we’re continuing to build out best practice tools for the industry Save the Date – 23rd September at Tinamba Turf for our Annual Industry Training Day

There’s also a key update on where things are heading with industry training and how you can have your say.

If you’re in turf production, this is worth a read.

👉 Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/aeeeff3123fd/turf-queensland-newsletter-march-9829653

We’ll keep building the tools, training, and systems the industry has been asking for — but your input is what shapes where it goes next, so please ensure you stay engaged and connected.

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20 Bellevista Crescent
Wellington Point, QLD
4160

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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07 3488 0917

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