From the Director Significant rains and flooding has become a recurring trend for our region over the last few years. This time it has mostly centred from Tully to Ayr, but at the time of writing other areas could also see increasing rains and flood risk over the coming days.
Strategy signals new direction for Future Drought Fund under Albanese Labor Government The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a new path forward for the Future Drought Fund (FDF) to give more certainty to farmers and communities facing drought conditions. The FDF Investment Strategy, published today, provides a roadmap of how
Home Hill State High School Horticulture Education will benefit from the Cravo Protective Cropping Structure A new agricultural initiative aimed at educating students and benefiting the local community has been constructed at Home Hill State High School. The cutting-edge Cravo Protective Cropping Structure, designed to shield crops from unpredictable weather
Building Stronger Beef Businesses through Property Management and Financial Systems Workshop Key takeaways By strengthening an understanding of financial systems and performance monitoring, producers are better equipped to make data-driven decisions that enhance business resilience and sustainability Workshops like these are vital in ensuring long-term profitability and deliver valuable learning
World Soil Day 2024: Measure, Monitor, Manage Key takeaways Banana growers from the Innisfail region gathered to World Soil Day to discuses the theme Caring for Soils; Measure, Monitor, Manage.” The onsite soil demonstration provided practical insights for growers into their soil health, discovering the importance of balancing bacterial and
From the Director As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to you, and all our supporters, partners, and of course, our staff. I want to thank the land managers and agricultural communities who have given their time, expertise, and
AGTECH24 advancing innovation in Australian agriculture Key takeaways AGTECH24 showcased the latest tools and applications in automation, data analytics, and precision agriculture. Strengthening collaboration between research institutions, industry leaders, and regional producers will accelerate agtech adoption, while follow-up events and field days will ensure ongoing knowledge-sharing and skill development. Kara
From the Director It’s been a busy month for the team at the hub. We have been planning a unique evokeAG sideline event, Millennia of Ag Innovation. This collaborative event will bring together traditional owners, contemporary farmers, AgTech developers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge agricultural innovations while fostering collaboration across
November AgTech Insights Welcome back to AgTech Insights! We continue to explore the latest developments, news, and opportunities in agricultural technology to enhance the resilience of ag in TNQ. MLA’s $6.5M Foragecaster Project Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a $6.5 million initiative with 10 industry partners to improve