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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...

Farmers paid for biodiversity management in pilot

Farmers in the Burnett-Mary region are now eligible for a brand-new native vegetation program. The Burnett-Mary region, which includes the North, South and Cherbourg council...

Rural health challenge

What an exciting time to be on the front end of a great deal of change in our world. In many places across the nation,...

’Disappointing’ Kingaroy bank closure draws community ire

Kingaroy customers of the Australian banking giant ANZ will soon have to make the transition to online-only services or face a two-hour commute to...

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Goombungee-Haden carcase competition

The Goombungee-Haden AH and P Society held its annual carcase competition in October for vendor-bred cattle only. The Hoof and Hook Competition calendar began on...

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