Save the Date: Western Cape Futures Symposium returns in 2027
The Western Cape Futures Symposium (WCFS) returns on 5–6 May 2027, bringing together communities, industry, government, researchers and Traditional Owners to continue shaping a shared vision for the future of […]
Growing the next generation of soil experts through hands-on learning
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farms, but understanding how they function requires more than classroom learning. It takes practical experience, collaboration and the opportunity to learn directly in […]
Inspiring the next generation of women in agriculture through GrowHer
The future of agriculture depends on attracting skilled, passionate people into the industry, and GrowHer Cairns 2026 is helping inspire the next generation to see what’s possible. Held in Cairns, […]
Home Hill students continue growing skills through hands-on horticulture education
Key Takeaways Home Hill State High School students are gaining practical skills in protected cropping, irrigation, plant health and harvesting through hands-on training, helping develop the next generation of skilled […]
Celebrating Professor Allan Dale’s contribution to northern Australia
The TNQ Drought Hub recently joined colleagues, collaborators and friends at Trinity Beach Tap House to celebrate the retirement of Professor Allan Dale and recognise his outstanding contribution to Northern […]
National Regional Soil Coordinators gain fresh perspective in tropical north Queensland
What can tropical north Queensland teach the rest of Australia about soils, farming systems and climate resilience? That was the question explored when Regional Soil Coordinators (RSCs), Soil Science Australia […]
Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium connects research with on-farm innovation
More than 100 researchers, producers, industry representatives and government stakeholders came together across Cairns and Mareeba last week for Australia’s first Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Research in Australia and New […]
Reef Extension Think Tank strengthens collaboration for better outcomes on farm
Building strong relationships, sharing practical knowledge and putting producers at the centre of decision making were key themes at the 2026 Reef Extension Think Tank, attended by TNQ Drought Hub […]
Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium and Field Day
James Cook University will host Australia’s first Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Symposium on 25 June 2026, bringing together leading researchers and practitioners to accelerate the emerging technology. JCU’s Professor Paul […]
Flood mapping workshops help Far North Queensland sugarcane growers prepare for future disasters
Sugarcane growers across Far North Queensland (FNQ) are gaining practical tools and localised data to help prepare for future floods and extreme weather events through a series of disaster resilience […]