The importance of farm safety
Twelve children from across Queensland have been selected as the winners in this year’s Farm Safety Calendar Competition.
The calendar allows students from prep to...
Positive outlook for ag
One of the nation’s major agribusinesses, Rural Bank, predicts more favourable conditions for Queensland producers following an increase in the state’s rainfall expectancy at...
Exciting times for business
Two Queensland rural merchandise businesses, Springsure Rural and Northside Produce Agency, Bundaberg, were awarded gold at the national Nutrien Ag Solutions and CRT Awards...
Final markets of 2024
Roma Saleyards – Tuesday, 17 December
It was a brief, but productive yarding at Roma Saleyards this week as just over 1900 head went...
Records broken at Dalby
Commemorating its golden anniversary, the annual Australian Stock Horse Sale in Dalby shocked attendees after throwing an outstanding camp draft competition and a record-breaking...
In the Christmas spirit
This time of year, the festive spirit of Christmas is in the air, and even the hardworking hay farmers of Yangan are joining in...
Prepare now for flood, fire
Destructive storm cells delivering a deluge caused chaos and grief across South East Queensland last month, while other parts of the state sweltered through...
Australia’s housing crisis
The Australian housing market is in a state of crisis.
Affordability and availability are issues spiralling out of control and, despite well-intentioned efforts, the...
Seed quality is crucial
Summer is really with us and of course our favourite summer legume in mungbeans comes into its own.
This short rotation crop as it...
A bright market outlook
The market outlook for Australian mungbeans looks strong, according to mungbean exporter and Australian Mungbean Association (AMA) president James Hunt.
Mr Hunt said he believed...
Excellence in healthcare
Adj Professor Ruth Stewart has received the prestigious 2024 Life Fellowship award from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
It...
100 years closing the country kid heath gap
Royal Far West, an Australian national charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of rural and remote children, is celebrating 100 years of...
Fierce fire season looms
With the CSIRO warning of what looks like a potentially catastrophic fire season, it’s obvious that preparations are vital. Australian Pump Industries has spent...
