Collaboration key to unlocking strong ag solutions
Author and advocate Hellen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
It’s a quote that perfectly underpins...
Igniting an idea to support growers
North Queensland-based business Grower Support has been granted funds from the Queensland Government to commercialise a new agtech product aiming to make life easier...
Analyst covers the hot topics
Three questions raised repeatedly at farmer forums in Cecil Plains and Moonie last month reflect the current mood of southern Queensland croppers, according to...
Merino breeders sashed in Sydney
The Hacker family’s Merino sheep heritage shone at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2022 where fourth generation breeders Phillipa and William placed in...
Little school’s big results
The athletically-blessed gene pool that has swirled through North Star Public School for generations has once again left others in its wake.
Boasting just 20...
Working towards safety
Goondiwindi cotton grower and practising psychologist Chantal Corish is aiming to create safer working environments on cotton farms.
Ms Corish has recently received a scholarship...
Grant ‘life changing’
“Life changing” is how Patricia Eats from The University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science describes winning an AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant.
The...
Generations of opportunity in agribusiness
For decades, Bassingthwaighte family matriarch Louise has seen her children and grandchildren thrive and prosper in various Santa Gertrudis stud cattle businesses - and...
Nurse’s drive for change recognised
A Jackson child health nurse has been named the 2022 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s award winner at a ceremony in Brisbane.
Rebecca Bradshaw was recognised...
PT Blueboys have got you covered
A late night emergency call to the “middle of nowhere” to change a diesel truck’s coupling connection inspired Darren Dillon to invent, patent and...
Mawarra Ultra Star steals Hereford show (and sale)
What a way to celebrate your Hereford stud’s 90th birthday.
Tom Nixon, Devon Court, Drillham, west of Miles, paid an eye-watering $130,000 for a Hereford...
Taroom Show a big success
Record attendance, strong competition through all agricultural classes and fine weather underpinned the success of the Taroom Show in 2022.
“It was exceptionally successful,” said...
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A path to country music
Practically growing up in the cab of her Dad’s Western Star Road Train, it is no surprise North Queensland singer-songwriter Josie followed a path...
