Farmers unite in push for chemical reductions in farming
Soil scientist Dr Oliver Knox has applauded Darling Downs cotton growers for using minimal chemicals on pests and weeds and natural fertiliser to achieve...
A winning formula
The crucial connection between grower and agronomist was highlighted at this year’s Darling Downs Cotton Grower (DDCGI) awards.
Brookstead-based Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen, “Tyunga” -...
TSBE welcomes five new board members
Five new board members took their place at the table for the first time at the Toowoomba and Surat Basin annual general meeting in...
Learning from pandemic
A community-led initiative - born out of a successful response to the Covid-19 pandemic - is taking bold steps to improve the health of...
Oh my gourd! Giant reward for a giant Ekka pumpkin
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) has opened entries for its iconic Giant Pumpkin competition, supported by Pillow Talk.
The competition offers more than $3400 in...
New era at The Grove
The world’s largest herd of performance-recorded Shorthorns began as a dream of an aspirational 14-year-old living in a tent beside the Condamine River at...
Sixteenth time’s a charm for Louise
On her 16th attempt Central Queensland campdraft competitor Louise Comiskey claimed victory in the esteemed Condamine Bell.
Riding her 12-year-old mare Zaharah, Mrs Comiskey of...
Breaking records… and hearts
“Too much of a good thing“ has robbed Queensland of a record winter grain crop this year, according to the latest Rabobank forecast.
In...
Cotton industry’s top awards announced on the Gold Coast
The 2022 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year is Nick Gillingham of Sundown Pastoral Company’s Keytah, with Tipperary Station’s Bruce Connolly winning the AgriRisk...
Good jobs headed to Downs
A state-of the art agricultural manufacturing facility is set to create good jobs in the Western Downs region thanks to funding under the Queensland...
Turning sour sweet
Cancer and Covid-19 patients whose sense of taste has been disturbed are finding relief from a berry that makes sour, acidic and bitter-tasting consumables...
Farm businesses warned as scams targeting agricultural sector grow
Farmers and small businesses in rural and regional areas are urged to be cautious, particularly when buying heavy machinery, following a spike in scams...
Tackling heat stress
When heat stress hits, cattle eat less and burn 15 per cent more energy just to maintain themselves. Reducing heat stress helps cattle maintain...
