Canegrowers on display to showcase the sweet side of sugar industry
Make sure you take a look at the Canegrowers stand at EKKA where a set of headphones takes you into the daily life of a grower Sugarcane will take centre stage at the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) from 9 to 17 August at the Brisbane Showgrounds, with CANEGROWERS on hand to give visitors a first-hand […]
Cotton Grower of the Year awards for 2025 show depth of talent
The cotton industry awards were announced at the Awards Dinner during the Cotton Collective 2025 held in Toowoomba QLD The awards night for Cotton growers was well timed, with production for season 2024-25 estimated to increase by 12% to 1.2 million tonnes, driven by the 10% rise to 519,000/ha of ground planted and expected near-record […]
Murdoch University veterinary school to undergo a $100 million rebuild
A $100 million gift from Ted Powell will fund a transformational and expanded veterinary training and research facility at Murdoch Murdoch University’s iconic veterinary school will undergo a complete rebuild with a recent $100 million gift, especially for the veterinary program to be doubled from 100 to 200 participants. The existing School will be replaced […]
Financial hardship support from telcos missing the mark for rural customers
A report released today by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) finds telcos are failing to consistently support customers in financial hardship and, in some cases, are unintentionally causing or making financial stress worse. Read the embargoed report here The report, ‘Keeping connected: Experiences of telco consumers in financial hardship,’ is informed by a review of […]
AgriFutures Rice panel is set to shape the future of rice growing
AgriFutures Australia has formed the Rice Research Development and Extension (RD&E) panel to drive forward a successful growing strategy The Rice RD&E Panel marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Australian rice industry, as this strategic advisory group is designed to guide research, innovation and investment moving forward. This Panel could greatly assist […]
Quad bike deaths are dropping but experts say more action is required
The most recent report into Quad bike accidents shows there has been a small reduction in quad bike deaths at work in Australia since new safety standards were introduced five years ago, but public health experts say more needs to be done to keep farmers safe. To clarify, the report was on Quads, four-wheelers with […]
Growers are gaining ground in the fight against crop weeds
The impact of weeds on crop yields has fallen from 2.8 million tonnes in 2016 to 1.2 million tonnes in 2025 translating into higher income Grain and cotton growers are substantially increasing their income by incorporating long-term weed management strategies into their cropping programs, and more money is on the table. While growers are winning […]
Boolah Trial Farm Field Day returns in 2025 with national impact
This popular field day is open to the public and will offer incredibly valuable insights for growers and agronomists along with smatterings for researchers and farm managers Everyone in the region, along with interstate visitors, will gain plenty of hands-on information at the largest commercial-scale regenerative trial farm based at Boolah in Pallamallawa NSW, on […]
Macdoch Foundation has opened applications to apply to attend theREGENERATE Conference in Santa Fe USA at their expense
Early-career farmers and land stewards aged 18 to 40 are invited to apply for the much sought-after Australian [Re]Generation Fellowship program running from 1 to 10 November 2025. Application are open until Sunday 29 August 2025. The program grants one successful applicant a [Re]Generation Fellowship scholarship to attend the renowned REGENERATE Conference in Santa Fe USA as […]
Study reveals long-term impact of drought on tropical trees is not as bad as climate change
An international study has found tropical trees have remained minimally affected by droughts, but an increase in climate change events is likely to have long-term effects on stem growth resilience. Emeritus Professor Patrick Finnegan, from The University of Western Australia’s School of Biological Sciences, was a co-author of the study led by Wageningen University & […]