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 […]
Groundbreaking Trials Using Basalt to Boost Soil Health and Capture Carbon
Groundbreaking Trials Using Basalt to Boost Soil Health and Capture Carbon Australia is leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a new research initiative exploring the use of crushed basalt […]
Satellite tech delivers breakthrough in water monitoring
Satellite tech delivers breakthrough in water monitoring James Cook University and Southern Gulf NRM have been using satellite-based water monitoring tools to help producers plan for drought, improve water access […]
Rocks to feed tropical crops
Rocks to feed tropical crops James Cook University researchers are partnering with Howe Farming in Far North Queensland to explore a groundbreaking method of improving soil health and carbon drawdown […]
TNQ Drought Hub Proudly Supports 2025 Western Cape Futures Symposium
TNQ Drought Hub Proudly Supports 2025 Western Cape Futures Symposium The TNQ Drought Hub, led by James Cook University (JCU) is proud to once again support the Western Cape Futures […]
Burdekin Irrigation Toolkit Expands to Far North Queensland After Successful Trial
Burdekin Irrigation Toolkit Expands to Far North Queensland After Successful Trial Key takeaways An innovative toolkit aims to improve water and energy efficiency in sugar cane production, reduce labour costs […]
Media Release: First Nations-Led AgTech Showcase Kicks Off
First Nations-Led AgTech Showcase Kicks Off Key takeaways Millennia of Ag-Innovation, 10-11 February 2025, Cairns is a sideline event supporting evokeAG 2025 The event will explore the intersection of traditional knowledge […]
Media Release: First Nations-Led AgTech Showcase to Debut in Cairns in February
First Nations-Led AgTech Showcase to Debut in Cairns in February Key takeaways Millennia of Ag-Innovation, 10-11 February 2025, Cairns is a sideline event supporting evokeAG 2025 The event will explore the […]
Media Release: Rock stars boost soils
Rock stars boost soils Key takeaways James Cook University is 1 of 12 successful recipients of the Partnerships and Innovation Grant opportunity, Round 1. $4.8 million will fund seven Enhanced […]
Media Release: Continued Funding for Soil Health supports farmers and communities on ground
Continued Funding for Soil Health supports farmers and communities on ground Key takeaways The Australian Government has committed $6.26 million to continue the national network of Regional Soils Coordinators for […]