Coin marks 100 years of CWA
The Perth Mint has released a $1 commemorative coin to celebrate the Centenary of the Country Women’s Association in Queensland and New South Wales.
It...
Floods set to test confidence
Queensland’s agricultural producers have reported strong levels of confidence in the first quarter of 2022, with investment intentions at a record high.
The recent catastrophic...
Cost increases to challenge global beef demand
Global beef markets remain tight on strong ongoing consumer demand and constrained supply, however headwinds are building, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
In...
Beef ‘never better’
Ben Adams, Kingswood, Taroom, remembers a time during drought when he sold a B-Double full of skinny cows for $13,500 gross.
Now, he is...
Showcasing advanced solutions
Innovative ideas and world-leading technology will take centre stage for a major industry forum in May, as Queensland cements itself as an Agtech powerhouse.
Toowoomba...
Flinton Races committee raring to go
A true bush race meeting that offers old-fashioned family fun is the drawcard of Flinton Races on Easter Saturday, 16 April.
A mixed crowd flocks...
Connecting consumers to Darling Downs lamb producer
A new e-commerce platform has been launched to connect Victoria Hill Lamb producers straight to customers, following a long held dream of the owners.
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Rabobank support measures for flood-affected farmers
Rabobank has offered support measures to its farming clients adversely impacted by floods and extreme rainfall in Queensland’s south east and NSW Northern Rivers...
Mental health support online
As a rural reporter, interviews are rarely quick chats. Tea and coffee are poured, family is met and life stories shared around the kitchen...
Flood affected farmers urged to register with Rural Aid
Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, is urging farmers to register with the organisation for disaster assistance, in the wake of the devastating...
Sorghum super but input costs soar
With wide smiles, sorghum growers in southern Queensland are busy harvesting what may be their biggest crop in 10 years.
ABARES' latest forecast has...
Prophetic phone call prompts career change
A phone call received “out of the blue” in 2004 changed the course of Ian Henderson’s life.
Busy working through his 10th year as a...
A passion can be a career
On the farm or in the field, studying science with CQUniversity is a proven formula for building a big career around your passion.
For...
