Join us at Beef Australia 2024 The TNQ Drought Hub team will be joining James Cook University and Fitzroy Basin Association at this year’s Beef Australia 2024 from 5 – 10 May at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. Come meet the team and learn how we are working with Central, Western, North and
Herbert Cane Productivity Services 2024 Walk & Talk Day, 26 March, Ingham Regional Soils Coordinator, Dhiraj Gajera attended the Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd 2024 Walk & Talk Day, last month in Ingham. Cane growers from the Herbert region attended the event to hear from experts in drone technologies, research
Pasture Legumes Field Day, 19 March, Richmond Last week, producers in the Richmond region had the chance to learn about establishing deep-rooted legumes into broadacre grazing systems as a way to build resilience at a Pasture Legumes Field Day. The field day included a visit to Yan Yean, where the
What’s your favourite treat to buy for Easter?? A firm favourite of mine is the Chocolate Easter Bilby (which I’m sure to overindulge on over the weekend). The Easter Bilby represents our native wildlife, and also raises money to protect this endangered native animal. Our understanding of the importance of
March 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. Advancements in Farm Data Management More AgTech providers are adopting the new Australian Farm Data Code, with the fifth certified provider
Burdekin women demonstrate commitment to region through leadership forum. Women in the Burdekin region have demonstrated their commitment to their communities by participating in a leadership forum in Ayr from 19 to 21 March. Organised by the TNQ Drought Hub, the Influential Women Leadership Forum aimed to equip women in
Queensland AgTech Meetup, 18 – 19Â March, Emerald TNQ Drought Hub Director, David Phelps and Agricultural Innovation and Commercialisation Program Lead, Tony Matchett attended the Queensland AgTech Meetup last week in Emerald. The purpose of the meetup aims to grow connections across the Queensland AgTech community and provide an opportunity for
AgSmart Connect, 6-7 March, Tamworth Carrie-Ann Wilson, Knowledge Adoption Officer at the TNQ Drought Hub, recently participated in AgSmart Connect, held in Tamworth earlier this month. The event provided a platform for Carrie to engage and network with various AgTech providers and enablers, including several new providers interested in collaborating
We were pleased to have supported seven primary producers and one PhD student to attend EvokeAg in February. The conference brought together nearly 2,000 leaders, farmers, innovators, accelerators, researchers, universities, corporates, government, and investors. We know that the attendees we supported collaborated, shared ideas, and built connections which will benefit their