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The way of the future

As an agricultural science graduate, it is little surprise Darling Downs grain grower Glenn Milne enthusiastically embraces cropping trials “as it is the only...

Cattle logistics boost

Cattle logistics in Queensland will welcome a fresh start on 1 January 2022 when Watco East West starts operating on the state’s central west...

Agricultural land hike

Australian agricultural land prices are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years – with the sharpest growth to 2023...

Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers

Dedicated quarantine facilities will allow more Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program (PLS/SWP) workers into Queensland. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and...

Ag sets vaccination example

Queensland’s agriculture sector has set a strong example for all Queenslanders by urging its workforce to get vaccinated for Covid-19. Agriculture Minister Mark Furner visited...

Corey’s passion from a young age

Corey Evans has fond memories of joining his granddad at the cattle sales and helping out with his family’s beef cattle farm north of...

Proving agriculture is the true champion of action on climate

Science is a powerful weapon. Governments, corporations, even environmental groups have all twisted it to their advantage, taking from it only the parts that satisfy...

New soil health package supports National Soil Strategy

Australia’s leading soil analysis laboratory, Nutrient Advantage, has launched a new soil health package that will enable farmers to benchmark and improve the health...

Mixed cropping bag

A mixed bag is the most succinct way senior agronomist Andrew Johnston, Dalby Rural Supplies, can describe the 2021 winter cropping season. After five tough,...

Implications of Net Zero

Agri-business lawyer TOM MARLAND, who will be a regular contributor to Queensland Farmer Today, takes a look at what Net Zero 2050 mean for...

Historic Ag Visa adds to bumper year of achievements

Getting the Ag Visa over the line has set up the ag industry to continue to lead Australia’s economic recovery, writes David Littleproud. The Covid-19...

Beefing up confidence

There is much to feel incredibly positive about for Australia’s world-leading red meat and livestock industry, says MLA managing director JASON STRONG. Herd and flock...

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