APEN Conference highlights latest extension research and practices, hub workshops delivered. Several of the team had the opportunity to attend and present at the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) International Conference which is aimed towards those involved in rural extension and education, in Launceston earlier in November. The hub also sponsored
Bare Ground Restoration Project Field Day, 22 November Director David Phelps and Regional Soils Coordinator Dhiraj Gajera were in Julia Creek with node partner Southern Gulf NRM at a bare grounds restoration workshop on ‘Managing Soils and Rangelands for Drought Resilience’. Southern Gulf NRM are conduct baseline sampling to understand
Indigenous Food and Business Expo, 15 November TNQ Drought Hub was proud to be a partner organisation for the Indigenous Food and Business Expo in Cairns. The expo provides an opportunity for Indigenous Owned Businesses to showcase their products including artists, Native foods, and programs and services, to meet corporate,
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. Celebrating AgTech Month Queensland’s AgTech Month highlighted significant opportunities and growth in Australian AgTech and innovation. An article from Owen Williams
2nd National Sovereign Food & Botanicals Symposium, 8 – 10 November Program Lead for Agricultural Innovation & Commercialisation, Tony Matchett attended the second National Sovereign Food & Botanicals Symposium in Darwin hosted by the First Nations Bushfood & Botanical Alliance Australia. The symposium highlighted the importance of First Nation engagement
Indigenous Australian Datathon, 3-5 November, Cairns The hub was proud to again be a part of this year’s Indigenous Australian Datathon held at the JCU Cairns campus. The datathon brings together a diverse group of data professionals, innovators, indigenous communities and students to explore digital and data-driven solutions to real-world
TNQ Drought Hub Internal Team Forum fosters relationships and collaborations Last week the TNQ Drought Hub team met for our third team forum across two days in Mackay. With the team being spread across Queensland, it’s not often the chance arises for everyone be together. Events like these are important
TNQ Producer Group: register your expression of Interest We are looking for producers in the CAPE YORK and GULF SAVANNAH regions who want to learn how data-driven decision-making can lead to better outcomes, more informed strategies and improved overall performance. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate, exchange experiences, and share
2023 National Farmers’ Federation National Conference, 26 – 27 October Program Lead for Agricultural Innovation & Commercialisation, Tony Matchett joined the other Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs at the National Farmers’ Federation National Conference in Canberra where Senator Murray Watt announced the 12-month funded extension for all eight drought