James Cook University will host Australia’s first Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Symposium on 25 June 2026, bringing together leading researchers and practitioners to accelerate the emerging technology. JCU’s Professor Paul Nelson leads ERW trials around the country with Adelaide University’s Dr Binoy Sarkar. Professor Nelson said Australia’s soils are generally
Sugarcane growers across Far North Queensland (FNQ) are gaining practical tools and localised data to help prepare for future floods and extreme weather events through a series of disaster resilience workshops. Delivered by the Department of Primary Industries as part of the Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer (IRRO) Program, and
Strong industry connections, practical innovation and evidence-based decision making were key themes at Hort Connections 2026, with the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub) bringing valuable insights back to the region. Held in Adelaide from 1 to 4 June, Australia’s largest horticulture conference and
Virtual fencing technology was the focus of a well-attended field day at “Lake Learmonth” near Yamala, where producers and industry representatives gathered to see how the technology is being used in a commercial beef operation. Hosted by producers Neil and Claire Farmer, the event attracted a diverse group of attendees,
What will shape the future of Australian agriculture? That question was front and centre at Protein 2026, where producers, researchers, technology providers and industry leaders gathered in Dalby to explore the opportunities and challenges facing Australia’s protein industries. Representing the TNQ Drought Hub were Knowledge Broker Karen George and Adoption
ZeroIn: Irrigation was a practical, hands-on afternoon event designed to help producers make informed decisions about irrigation investments. Hosted by the Greater Whitsundays AgTech Hub on the 13th May, the session recognised that while irrigation can look straightforward, the decisions behind it rarely are. Energy costs, system fit, labour, servicing, and
SATSIE program member (and previous SATSIE Program Lead) Professor Allan Dale has been supporting the Fitzroy Catchment Traditional Owners Alliance (FCTOA) since 2022, helping to strengthen collaboration and governance across one of Australia’s most significant river systems. Hosted by Greening Australia, the FCTOA brings together two representatives from each of
Community Led Innovation Driving Torres Strait Resilience Key takeaways The TNQ Drought Hub has supported Dennis Fay’s leadership journey through the SATSIE program, helping him expand networks, share Torres Strait-led solutions on national stages and deliver holistic learning experiences. Dennis Fay and the Marine Debris Task Force are showing how
Citrus Growers Hear Practical Soil Health Strategies at FNQ Workshop Key takeaways More than 30 citrus growers and industry representatives attended the FNQ workshop in Dimbulah, where discussions focused on practical industry challenges including market access, citrus canker preparedness, post-harvest management and orchard resilience. The TNQ Drought Hub contributed to