Supporting Extension Officers through a Lifelong Journey of Learning Key takeaways Empowering extension officers ensures Queensland agriculture continues to thrive in the face of challenges like drought The newly developed Extension Pathways Matrix provides a structured framework for identifying the skills needed by extension officers TNQ Drought Hub partnered with Queensland
Empowering Regional Graziers: Upskilling Through Excel Workshops Key takeaways Upskilling graziers with essential Excel skills to make better informed, data-driven decisions There is growing pressure for ag businesses to accurately record and analyse data TNQ Drought Hub facilitated the course in partnership with ConnectAg, Dawson Catchment Coordinating Association, and Fitzroy
Spotlight on Digital Innovation at GroWQ Innovation Expo Key takeaways It’s important to pair digital tools with human expertise in agricultural extension AgValuate and BeefVantage are being developed by TNQ Drought Hub and James Cook University These digital tools will help build resilience Our Knowledge Adoption Officer, Carrie-Ann Wilson, was invited
Building Water Security in Remote TNQ Communities Key takeaways Atmospheric water generators offer adaptable solutions for water security The technology extracts humidity from the air and convert it into water TNQ Drought Hub is working with several organisations to demonstrate the potential of this technology and its diverse applications in
Continued Funding for Soil Health supports farmers and communities on ground Key takeaways The Australian Government has committed $6.26 million to continue the national network of Regional Soils Coordinators for four years Soil health is central to addressing food security and climate change issues Dhiraj Gajera is the Regional Soils
From the Director I recently attended a Native Foods and Botanicals Forum in Rockhampton. There was enthusiastic interaction between people from all walks of life, which was a strong reminder that we all have contributions to make and experiences to share. Indigenous attendees shared their cultural knowledge and experience passed
June 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. Awards and Recognition The 2024 Australian Agritech Awards celebrated outstanding innovation this June. Congratulations to all the finalists: Agronomeye, BioScout, Cibo
Building Resilience Through Community Groups: Governance Essentials Course Success Key takeaways Graduates felt more confident in making decisions and taking on leadership roles Register your EOI for the 2025 Governance Essentials course by contacting Dr. Jane Oorschot: 0481 158 989 or jane.oorschot1@jcu.edu.au TNQ Drought Hub faciliated the course in partnership
Richmond Field Days and Races, 14-15 June, Richmond Key takeaways Increasing drought resilience by optimizing profitability and productivity through agtech Local field days and agricultural shows are crucial for fostering community engagement TNQ Drought Hub provided event support and presented to producers This month, Northern Adoption Officer, Keerah Steele and