The shift from commodity to value
WITH the inaugural National Agriculture Day fast approaching, it’s an opportune time to celebrate the contributions of Australian agriculture while examining how it can...
Sporting Shooters target major parties
For the first time in two decades, Queensland’s largest shooting advocacy group has reversed its politically neutral stance and is advising its 68,000 membership base to...
We’re all involved in ag
THIS Tuesday, November 21, Australia will be celebrating the inaugural National Agriculture Day.And, for many consumers, they may be asking themselves, ‘how does this...
LNP fences in agriculture with $25m promise
WESTERN Queensland is set to benefit from a $25 million investment into cluster fencing, baiting programs, and strategic weed management under an LNP government.In...
Feedlots look to genomics for efficiencies
THE use of cutting-edge DNA technology - genomics - in evaluations of how an animal will breed has the potential to deliver significant efficiencies...
Have your say on quad bike safety
Quad bikes riders and industry can make a submission to the ACCC’s quad bike safety investigation, with proposed reforms outlined in an Issues Paper released today.“Tragically,...
Farming is the heart of Australia
It's time to celebrate farming and the huge contribution made by those on the land to our country's economy.Australia's top agricultural exports for 2015-16...
LNP promises increased black spot funding
REGIONAL Queensland can expect improved mobile connectivity under a new plan to fix mobile black spots in the bush.LNP deputy leader Deb Frecklington said $20 million would be sourced from the...
From cotton field to classroom
ALI Briggs is no stranger to agricultural education – but the beef industry-raised mother of three has taken a leap to cotton as Cotton Australia’s...
Senate to investigate regional airfares
The Senate has today (Thursday) announced a new inquiry into rural and regional air routes and prices. The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee (RRAT)...
Down on the farm with ANZ in Sydney
ANZ Banking Group is hosting a farmers’ market featuring several NSW regionally-based food and beverage producers at its Sydney headquarters today to celebrate agriculture’s...
Stories of courage: organ donors give the gift of life
There are few words in the English language more powerfully understated than thank you. Although what do you do when words could never be enough.Every year hundreds...
Wheatmen Colts show fight in loss to Uni
The Dalby Wheatmen Colts went down 41–15 to Uni Rugby Club at UniSQ on Friday night, 6 March, in a match far closer than...
