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Weather weighs ag down
More than half (54 per cent) of Darling Downs-based producers expect conditions in the agricultural economy to worsen due to dry seasonal conditions, according...
Building a ‘bigger bucket’
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland are helping to ensure Australia’s agricultural sector stays strong in the face of drought.
The research team, led...
Lettuce create jobs
A quality harvesting and cooling machine will allow a Lockyer Valley vegetable operation to produce quality lettuce more efficiently and create up to 24...
The ‘steaks’ were high
The "steaks" were high at the 6th running of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprises’ (TSBE) Darling Downs Beef Battle.
Nine of the...
Setting female founders up for success
Welcome to the roaring (20)20s, where hustle culture reigns supreme and every day is a celebration of the #GirlBoss.
But, in this world where opportunities...
Clearing fog on climate
Climate forecasts can play a crucial role in helping Australian producers make decisions on their properties.
From what to plant and when, whether to...
Playing with fire
‘Acts of God’ as they are commonly known - including hailstorms, flooding, cyclones, earthquakes and lightning - are considered by every grower in their...
MLA launches new bushfire preparation and recovery manual
Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new resource to help livestock producers prepare and recover.
The...
Son of Spartacus heralds NIOA’s next generation
The first bull calf by record sale-topping sire Yarrawonga Spartacus S316 (P) has arrived, heralding a new generation of champions for NIOA Santa Gertrudis.
The...
Beefing up the talent
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) has appointed three new members to its Sustainability Steering Group (SSG), adding extensive experience in the implementation of...
A nation of wasters
Households across Australia are buckling under the pressure of a cost-of-living crisis but new research from Compare the Market has revealed more than two-thirds...
Dams can go renewable
Tens of thousands of small-scale hydro energy storage sites could be built from Australia’s farm dams, supporting the uptake of reliable, low-carbon power systems...
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Agricultural epicentre
FarmFest is situated in Kingsthorpe in the heart of the Darling Downs.
It is a rich pastoral and agricultural region, with Toowoomba as the...
