2026 TNQ Drought Hub Honours Scholarship Applications: Now Open Applications are now open for the 2026 TNQ Drought Hub Honours Scholarships, offering up to $5,000 for full time students or up to $2,500 for part-time students over the duration of one year. Open to students from any discipline, these scholarships
Connecting Communities with AgTech through our Adoption Officers Key takeaway AgTech adoption drives resilience and productivity – Adoption Officer Jane Barker’s work shows how extension and adoption help producers use technology to make smarter, data-driven decisions, improving profitability and adaptability to climate and market pressures. Connection and collaboration strengthen learning.
Real Women. Real Stories. Real Careers in Agriculture. What does a career in agriculture look like? For innovators like Krista Watkins of Natural Evolution and leaders like Alison Larard a Rural Financial Counsellor , it’s a pathway full of opportunity, resilience, and impact. The TNQ Drought Hub has created a
Collaboration to support food security and sustainable agriculture in Cape York Peninsula Key takeaways Communities of Practice drive local and regional solutions. New local and regional CoPs will identify priority needs, share knowledge, and connect communities, businesses, and capacity partners to develop sustainable agricultural models. Collaboration and capacity-building ensures lasting
Soil Health to Take Centre Stage at the 2025 Grazing Forum – 22-23 October Healthy soils are the foundation of productive grazing and this October, the 2025 Grazing Forum will put that message front and centre. Hosted by Reef Catchments, the two-day event will bring together graziers, industry specialists and
Better Evaluation = Bigger Impact. Reflecting, Learning and Improving at the Australian Evaluation Society Conference Key takeaway Evaluation drives real impact. Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) are essential for ensuring that TNQ Drought Hub programs remain effective, relevant, and able to create meaningful change for the communities they serve. Stories
Connecting Culture and Climate at the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival Key takeaways Drought and climate resilience look different across regions – in the Torres Strait, challenges like water and food security are key priorities, showing that climate preparedness must reflect local conditions and lived experiences. Connection and collaboration build
Innovation and Collaboration at National NRM Conference Key takeaways Collaboration powers climate resilience. Strong partnerships between Drought Hubs, researchers, government, and producers are critical to delivering locally led, data-driven solutions that help northern communities adapt to a hotter, more variable climate. Innovation is transforming on-farm decision-making. New tools such as
Innovation and Collaboration at National NRM Conference Key takeaways Collaboration is key to resilient landscapes and communities. The conference reinforced that lasting solutions to environmental challenges rely on partnerships between governments, industries, researchers, and First Nations peoples, combining science, cultural knowledge and local action. Innovation and cultural knowledge drive climate-ready