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2022’s emerging exporters

Eight businesses keen to exploit new markets have won a seat on Shell’s QGC Emerging Exporters Program (EEP). The 2022 cohort comprises AgKnowledge Australia, Bunya...

Farmers ready for take-off

Mapping fields and analysing crop data will now be a breeze for farmers, thanks to a new easy-to-use drone processing platform. Developed by academics at...

Fresh Western Downs produce shines

Western Downs farmers proved their produce is restaurant quality, with a four-course gourmet lunch starring local meat and vegetables on the menu. The Chef’s Table...

Devon Court: Three generations of top-quality bulls

In 1932, Alexander Nixon founded Devon Court Hereford stud at Drillham, with the vision of breeding commercially-affordable bulls that left viable progeny boasting traits...

Quality bull demand surges

Surging domestic demand for quality bulls that smashed benchmarks across the breed spectrum in 2021 will continue through this year’s spring seedstock selling season. Backed...

Quiet achiever impresses

Felicity Taylor’s is a quiet confidence, but one backed by a knowledge, insight and quick wit that belie her youth. And, be it in casual...

Inspiring young farmers

Accessing finance and building capacity to buy a profitable property is one of the biggest challenges facing prospective farmers today. And, AgForce Young Producers’...

Three generations chop

The Aldridge family is synonymous with the Woodchopping and Sawing competition at the Ekka, with three generations again involved in 2022. Ryan, 14, is competing,...

Helping to connect Darling Downs producers to the world

Agricultural businesses across the Darling Downs have taken advantage of the opportunity to expand their online presence through a new Toowoomba and Surat Basin...

Showcasing our rural life

Three Queensland photographers have secured a spot in Rural Aid’s new calendar, showcasing the beauty of rural life. Allora-based Carla Pidgeon won a spot in...

Program ‘lifts weight’ off producers’ shoulders

Assuming the family farm is a big step in family succession. Add in astronomical grain prices through drought and a market disruption in pork...

Recyclable wrap

Unipak has launched a breakthrough sustainable net wrap that may solve problems with agricultural plastic waste and provide decent savings for the end-user. Unipak managing...

Buffel or bust

Incredulous and furious Queensland pastoralists have united to oppose a big push to list buffel as a weed. Beef producers covet the controversial yet critical...