European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 14-19 April, Vienna, Austria Dr. Ben Jarihani recently participated in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, from 14-19 April 2024. The EGU24 General Assembly was a remarkable event, welcoming 20,979 registered attendees, of which 18,388 traveled to Vienna from 116 countries,
Mackay Ag Trade Expo, 19-20 April, Mackay TNQ Drought Hub Node partner Reef Catchments and Regional Soils Coordinator, Dhiraj Gajera, had the opportunity to engage with primary producers at the Mackay Ag Trade Expo recently. This event brought together various exhibitors, equipment and machinery, and local businesses for an all-inclusive
April 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. Connectivity With the 3G network shutdown approaching (30 June 2024), Telstra offers an SMS service to check if your phone requires
Townsville Academic to Present National-Leading ESG Research at Sugar Cane Conference A Townsville researcher at the forefront of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) adoption within the Australian agricultural sector is set to unveil her ground-breaking research at today’s Australian Society of Sugarcane Technologist (ASSCT) Conference, which brings together the top
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