About Us

Driving Professionalism, Sustainability & Leadership in Turf Production

Turf Queensland (Queensland Turf Producers Association Ltd) is the peak body representing commercial turf producers across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Since 2001, we’ve been committed to strengthening and advancing the natural turf industry through leadership, advocacy and industry development.

Our Purpose

We support our members through tools, resources and programs that lift professionalism, strengthen business capability and reinforce the economic, environmental and social value of natural turf.

Building a Resilient, Future-Ready Industry

We foster leadership and resilience among producers, ensuring the industry is equipped to meet emerging challenges, from biosecurity to climate impacts, while continuing to grow sustainably.

Our Commitment to Professionalism

Turf360: Setting a New National Benchmark

Turf Queensland developed Turf360, Australia’s leading best-practice platform for turf production, and the home of Australia’s first Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Accreditation Program.

• Fully third-party audited
• Backed by industry, researchers and government
• Built around best management practice, quality assurance and environmental responsibility

Turf360 lifts standards across production, business management, environmental stewardship and biosecurity, giving confidence to growers, customers and regulators.

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

We are committed to ensuring the turf industry grows responsibly and sustainably.

Our environmental focus includes:

• Promoting water-efficient production and responsible resource use
• Supporting sustainable farm design and soil health practices
• Reducing impacts on waterways and surrounding ecosystems
• Advocating for natural turf as a climate-positive and heat-reducing landscape option
• Developing programs that align with Queensland’s broader sustainability goals

Natural turf plays a critical role in cooling cities, improving liveability, supporting biodiversity and delivering environmental benefits, Turf Queensland is proud to lead in these spaces.

Developing Industry Leadership & Resilience

We build capability across the industry through:

• Professional development and skills training
• On-farm workshops and field days
• Leadership building programs
• Resilience and wellbeing initiatives
• Partnerships with research institutions, government bodies and private sector experts

We empower producers with the knowledge, tools and networks they need to succeed in a rapidly changing operating environment.

Our Vision

To be the recognised peak industry body representing and advancing a professional, sustainable and resilient turf industry in Queensland.

Our Values

Turf Queensland is:

• Innovative – driving improvement through new tools, research and digital capability
• Professional – committed to industry-wide standards and accreditation
• A Leader – shaping the future of turf production in Queensland
• A Steward – promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Collaborative – working closely with growers, researchers, government and industry partners

Our Board