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Connecting research and industry to support northern livestock producers

Livestock producers, researchers and industry representatives came together at James Cook University on 1 September for the JCU Veterinary Science Stakeholder Forum, exploring research priorities and opportunities for collaboration across northern Australia’s livestock industries. TNQ Drought Hub Director Karen George attended to connect with stakeholders and identify opportunities to bring

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AgTAC Awayday highlights emerging agricultural research

The TNQ Drought Hub joined researchers, students and industry partners at the 2026 AgTAC Awayday in early September, hosted by the Agriculture Technology and Adoption Centre at James Cook University. The Awayday provided an opportunity to share research, explore new ideas and discuss how skills and expertise across AgTAC can

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Supporting Indigenous students to connect, learn and share at the International Society of Ethnobiology Congress

Two Indigenous James Cook University students had the opportunity to connect with Indigenous knowledge holders, researchers and practitioners from around the world through support from the TNQ Drought Hubs Sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enterprise (SATSIE) Program. Tara Ganley and Hannah Holbrook attended the 19th International Society of Ethnobiology

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Practical soil knowledge takes root in Cape York producer network

Producers across Cape York are building their knowledge of soil health and land management through a local Communities of Practice project delivered in partnership with Cape York NRM and the Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Producer Group. A key activity was the Community Soil Workshop, held in late July near Cooktown.

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Understanding water access for agricultural enterprises on Cape York

Access to reliable water is an important consideration for agriculture and food production on Cape York Peninsula. For producers, Traditional Owners, councils and community groups looking to establish or expand food production enterprises, understanding how water is managed and allocated can help inform planning and investment decisions. The TNQ Drought

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Using climate information to strenghten farm business decisions

With access to better climate information and decision-making tools, primary producers can make more informed choices about the future of their businesses. A collaborative project involving the Queensland Government, CSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology, the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub), Rural Solutions Queensland, Farm

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On-Farm Innovation takes centre stage at Next-Gen Ag Forum

Key takeaways The A Place To Call Home Next-Gen Ag Forum held on the 21st August in Townsville, brought together people from across northern agriculture to share experiences, challenge ideas and look at what the future could hold for the region’s primary producers. The TNQ Drought Hub was proud to

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Growing culture and community at Cairns’ Bush Tukka Cultural Hub

A long-time collaborator of the TNQ Drought Hub, the Bush Tukka Cultural Hub in Cairns continues to grow as an important place for cultural learning, sustainable food production and community connection. Managed by Samantha Martin, affectionately known as the “Bush Tukka Woman,” the gardens are an interactive cultural and educational

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“Eat the Invaders” screening highlights Indigenous leadership in invasive species management

Eat the Invaders showcases how Indigenous knowledge, science and collaboration are strengthening biosecurity and building more resilient landscapes across northern Australia. The TNQ Drought Hub’s Sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enterprise (SATSIE) Program, in collaboration with the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA) and the Australian

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