Getting round the paddock of life
My theme here is “we all need to go to Bunnings”.
The last time I wrote to you, I mentioned a couple of American...
We must not allow emotion to override facts when it comes to natural disasters
It has been hard to watch areas like Maryborough, Gympie, Brisbane and Northern NSW being impacted by recent flooding events.
It seems like every time...
Adoption of research and technology remains crucial
Meat and Livestock Australia is committed to working with producers around Australia to achieve our industry’s target of doubling the value of red meat...
Young auctioneers off to nationals
The Burnett may not be known for its cattle saleyards, but the region can claim the best young auctioneers in Queensland.
Corey Evans and...
Dream come true for Young Parader
Winning the Young Paraders’ state final was a dream for Chloe Plowman after years of watching her family show cattle.
“It’s pretty cool, it’s...
Easter boost for economy
Roma’s Easter in the Country, to be held this year from 13-19 April, is considered the premier Easter event in southern Queensland.
A powerful five-day...
The legend of Gunsynd
Fifty years ago, the legend of Gunsynd - the Goondiwindi Grey - began to take flight.
On 1 April 1972, the gallant grey -...
Regenerating interest
Soaring input costs are sparking renewed interest in regenerative agriculture.
As winter cropping nears, producers are nervously watching compound phosphorus fertiliser costs double last years,...
Portal hits the gas
Queensland’s accelerating hydrogen industry is open for business in Toowoomba and the Western Downs.
CS Energy and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) have launched...
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...
GrainCorp’s Capella depot breaks records for the biggest day of winter...
The harvest of winter grains continues across southern and central Queensland, with strong quality results recorded across all commodities.
In October, one of GrainCorp's smallest...
