Turf360: Raising the Standard for Australia’s Turf Industry
Turf360: Raising the Standard for Australia’s Turf Industry
Turf360 is transforming the way turf farms operate across Queensland and beyond. Developed by Turf Queensland, Turf360 is a best management practice platform designed specifically for turf producers — bringing together sustainability, productivity, compliance, biosecurity and professionalism in one practical, easy-to-use system.
At its core, Turf360 supports growers to continuously improve their operations while demonstrating to customers, councils and the wider community that their turf is produced responsibly and to a verified industry standard.
Stronger Farms, Smarter Systems
For growers, Turf360 is about building better businesses from the ground up. By working through practical modules covering water use efficiency, soil health, pest and disease management, biosecurity, workplace safety, environmental stewardship and record-keeping, producers gain:
- Clear, structured systems to improve on-farm efficiency
- Reduced risk through stronger compliance, documentation and traceability
- Better business decision-making through improved data and planning
- Greater resilience to climate, market and regulatory change
- Confidence that their farm aligns with recognised industry best practice
The result is more resilient turf farms that are better prepared for changing seasons, rising input costs and increasing expectations from regulators and customers.
Biosecurity at the Core — Including Australia’s First RIFA Module
Biosecurity is a critical pillar of Turf360. Strong on-farm biosecurity protects individual businesses, the wider industry, and the landscapes where turf is installed.
Turf360 supports growers to:
- Strengthen on-farm hygiene and movement controls
- Reduce the spread of pests, weeds and diseases
- Improve traceability of turf movement
- Understand and meet biosecurity responsibilities
Importantly, Turf360 also includes Australia’s first dedicated turf industry RIFA module, helping growers manage the risks associated with Red Imported Fire Ant and meet increasing regulatory and market expectations around pest management and biosecurity compliance. This positions certified growers at the forefront of one of the most critical biosecurity challenges facing the industry.
Driving Real Sustainability Outcomes
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword — it’s an expectation. Turf360 supports real, measurable environmental improvements by helping growers:
- Use water more efficiently and protect local waterways
- Improve soil health and nutrient management
- Apply responsible chemical use and integrated pest management
- Strengthen biosecurity and risk management
- Reduce waste and improve overall resource efficiency
These outcomes don’t just benefit individual farms — they contribute to healthier urban environments, stronger catchments and more sustainable communities.
What Turf360 Means for Councils & Commercial Buyers
For councils, developers, landscapers and large commercial buyers, Turf360 provides confidence and clarity in procurement.
Purchasing turf from a third-party accredited grower means:
- The turf has been produced under verified best management practices
- Environmental and biosecurity risks have been actively managed
- Traceability systems support responsible sourcing
- Workplace safety and compliance have been considered
- Sustainability claims are backed by evidence — not just marketing
This reduces project risk, strengthens supply chain transparency and supports ESG, environmental and procurement policies.
What It Means for Consumers
For homeowners, sports clubs and community groups, choosing turf from a Turf360-aligned grower means:
- Confidence in the quality and consistency of the turf
- Peace of mind that it has been grown responsibly
- Support for local farming businesses investing in sustainability
- Better long-term performance of lawns, sports fields and landscapes
It’s a simple, practical way for consumers to make an informed and positive choice.
Built for Industry, Backed by National Frameworks
Turf360 is integrated with the Hort360 best management practice framework, aligning the turf industry with nationally recognised horticulture standards. This strengthens credibility, reporting capabilities and ensures the turf sector is positioned alongside leading agricultural industries.
The Future of Professional Turf Farming
Turf360 is more than a digital platform — it represents a commitment to excellence, sustainability, biosecurity and industry leadership. As more growers come on board, the entire turf supply chain becomes stronger, more transparent and more trusted.
Whether you’re a grower looking to future-proof your farm, a council seeking confidence in your suppliers, or a consumer wanting to make a responsible choice — Turf360 represents the future of professional turf production.
Turf360 has been made available to all Queensland Turf Queensland members free of charge, providing growers with immediate tools to improve their operations, strengthen sustainability, and enhance farm management. The program is third-party accredited, so if you want to take your own benchmarking to the next level, verify your results, and be formally recognised for your best-practice achievements, this comes at a cost — but the investment can deliver real value for your business.
Get in touch today to learn how you can start using Turf360 and join the growing network of accredited, forward-thinking turf producers.