The mental war on Australia’s farmers
The recent Norco-commissioned National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) report on National Farmer Wellbeing 2023 made me think about my own journey as a psychologist in...
Yoga for those who need it most
Free yoga classes offered through southern and central west Queensland in June aimed to enhance the accessibility of wellness for those who “need it...
Yoga is a life saver for Jodie
“Life saving” is how Jodie Piggin of Surat describes her weekly online classes with The Yoga Partnership.
What started three years ago as “some fun”...
Clever Cotton plan
A $125 million investment capturing $1 billion in return is the aim of Clever Cotton, an ambitious investment plan that hopes to deliver innovation...
Lift in ag sentiment
Positivity about seasonal conditions and commodity prices has boosted confidence among Queensland primary producers in the second quarter of 2023.
Rabobank’s Rural Confidence Survey found...
Aussie farmers sow seeds for stroll down sesame street
Sesame seed planting trials are taking place at several sites across Australia as industry figures look to boost production of the popular crop.
Sesame seeds...
Farmers urged to always ‘stay on the safe side’ of life
When a farm worker almost rolled his vehicle while moving cattle on Felicity Richards' farm a few months ago, she knew just how much...
Lisa Hewitt joins Elders in Qld, NT leadership role
Lisa Hewitt has been appointed Elders State general manager Queensland and Northern Territory.
An agribusiness and finance executive, Ms Hewitt was raised on cattle properties...
Regional and remote Australians to benefit from online health platform
Regional and remote Australians will benefit from an upgraded online platform that connects people to medical services through a simple search engine.
The Healthdirect Service...
Building farm resilience with goat expansion
After overcoming years of severe dry conditions, central Queensland beef producers Kate and Garrett Kirk are taking a proactive approach to mitigate the impacts...
New packing machine sees citrus growers’ expansion come to fruition
The expansion goals of a Queensland citrus growing family have progressed from dream to reality thanks to a new computerised packing machine.
Farming is in...
Strong, pioneering women feature in poetry prize
Winner of The Cloncurry Poetry Prize - one of Australia’s richest - is Penny Lane from NSW with Remembering Mary, a beautifully painted picture...
Herd improvers on offer
The 2025 Brisbane Valley Santa bull sale will be held at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds on Wednesday, 17 September commencing at 12:30pm, where 65 quality,...
