Accessing Motherland
Rural mums in Queensland struggling financially will now be able to access the Motherland program for free.
In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has...
Sharpening financial skills
The key to running successful farming businesses is a strong understanding of financials, according to Cecil Plains cotton grower Stuart Armitage.
“The agricultural sector...
Angels a lifesaver for the Fitzpatrick family
Dan Fitzpatrick of Dulacca called Drought Angels in February 2019 as he was struggling to pay a bill.
The creditor was threatening legal action against...
They’re farmers’ angels
There once was a farmer in southern Queensland who was relieved to finally find a buyer for his skinny cows.
The B-Double arrived at...
Stewards of the land
Grant and Carly Burnham’s unique love and care for their land has been recognised with the Australian Government Climate Innovation Award.
The North Burnett...
High input costs, soft prices hit hard
High input costs and soft commodity prices have dented the confidence of Queensland farmers, Rabobank says.
Queensland, however, was one of two states where seasonal...
‘All is not well on the farm’: Rural Aid CEO
Australia’s most trusted rural charity has been urgently assisting farmers who are battling increased levels of mental ill-health in recent months.
Rural Aid...
The lessons from drought
Choosing the right livestock for their drought-susceptible property hasn’t always been an easy decision for western Queensland primary producers Anita Dennis and Joe Taylor.
Anita...
Queensland’s top tourism towns
Roma, Airlie Beach and Winton were the big winners at the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town awards.
The annual awards celebrate regional communities that show...
Driving value for investment at the heart of MLA
I started as Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) managing director at the end of May. This role is an honour and opportunity as it...
Road trippin’ with the Moores
To truly connect with Australia - and each other - Anthony and Angie Moore and their boys Lachie, 13 and Riley, 11 road tripped...
Renewables in Agriculture Conference debuts in Queensland
Renewable energy innovations that enhance the sustainability of agricultural production will headline next month's National Renewables in Agriculture Conference in Queensland.
The annual event, which...
$600K boost for shows
In the first permanent increase to the Show Society Grants Program since 2006, Queensland’s well-loved agricultural shows have received a major financial boost.
The...
