Cane toads take centre stage at ‘Eat the Invaders’ Screening Cane toads were the invader of choice at the screening of ABC’s “Eat the Invaders” in Cairns this month. After the screening, a panel of experts moderated by ABC’s Adam Stephen discussed the ‘tasty’ opportunities associated with unwanted pest. Panel
Burdekin Irrigation Toolkit Expands to Far North Queensland After Successful Trial Key takeaways An innovative toolkit aims to improve water and energy efficiency in sugar cane production, reduce labour costs and create a more sustainable farming practice The toolkit could redefine water management practices across multiple crop types, contributing to
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. $20M Boost for On-Farm Connectivity The Australian Government has injected an additional $20 million into the On-Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). This
From the Director As I have been writing this month’s column, our weather has played absolute havoc across the state. We’ve seen many confronting visuals of towns and homes being flooded in Western Queensland and the gut-wrenching loss of livestock. The stories of heartache and hardship are coming thick and
NEW DATE: Enroll now for Governance Essentials Online Join the TNQ Drought Hub and Get on Board Australia for a comprehensive and interactive online Governance Essentials course that takes you through the principles of governance, duties and responsibilities, ethical decision-making and how to be a confident leader. Date: Starting Wednesday
EvokeAg 2025 – the importance of connections and collaboration Key takeaways The hub sponsored several producers and a JCU researcher to attend the conference and sideline events for the first time EvokeAg brought together diverse voices from across the agrifood tech ecosystem, encouraging fresh perspectives and building shared understanding The
From the Director Innovation topped our agenda this month, with the TNQ Drought Hub joining ‘Team Queensland’, the other Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation hubs and Beanstalk at EvokeAG25 in Brisbane. The event was a huge success that saw over 2000 attendees from 27 countries hear from 95+ speakers and
Have Your Say on the Future Drought Fund Innovation Challenges Pilot You can help drive public investment in transformational innovations for Australian agriculture and farming communities to help future-proof them against drought and climate impacts. Consultation is now open on the complex drought challenges facing Australian agriculture. Your feedback will
Millennia of Ag-Innovation showcases the importance of creating opportunities, knowledge sharing and food security in shaping a sustainable future Key takeaways “A conversation starter”. A key theme of the event was the power of networking and collaboration and ensuring businesses can establish direct relationships with industry experts. There is a