From the Director What does community and regional resilience look like? Locally led. Engaged. Inclusive. Connected. Adaptive. Transformational. This was what we all experienced at the second Western Cape Futures Symposium in Weipa last week. The TNQ Drought Hub was proud to support and contribute to this successful event. The
TNQ Drought Hub Proudly Supports 2025 Western Cape Futures Symposium The TNQ Drought Hub, led by James Cook University (JCU) is proud to once again support the Western Cape Futures Symposium, returning to Weipa from 7–8 May 2025. Now in its second biennial edition, the Symposium will bring together a
ESG and Sustainability goes from the classroom to the coastline Key takeaways Students had the opportunity to see ESG and sustainability in action at Magnetic Island It gave them firsthand insight into how sustainability theory translates into practical application The TNQ Drought Hub Senior Research Officer Dr Ana Leite de
Food Futures Conference showcases Northern Australia agricultural innovation and sustainability Key takeaways The conference provided an opportunity to explore innovative Northern Australian practices and connect with others to understand difference challenges faced across the north Highlights include conversations and presentations on long-term agricultural growth, cross-sector collaboration and critical role of
AgInspiration tour cultivating curiosity in Cooktown’s next generation Key takeaways AgInspiration program aims to highlight diverse career opportunities in agriculture With demand for ag professionals growing and regional challenges becoming more complex, empowering young people to be part of the solution is essential TNQ Drought Hub and Cape York NRM
Central Queensland producers build resilience through resilient pastures Hub Node, Fitzroy Basin Association in partnership with the TNQ Drought Hub recently held two Resilient Grazing Field Days in Springsure and Wowan on the 1st and 3rd of April. The field days offered hands-on opportunities for Central Queensland graziers to learn
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