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
Burdekin women demonstrate commitment to region through leadership forum. Women in the Burdekin region have demonstrated their commitment to their communities by participating in a leadership forum in Ayr from 19 to 21 March. Organised by the TNQ Drought Hub, the Influential Women Leadership Forum aimed to equip women in
Queensland AgTech Meetup, 18 – 19Â March, Emerald TNQ Drought Hub Director, David Phelps and Agricultural Innovation and Commercialisation Program Lead, Tony Matchett attended the Queensland AgTech Meetup last week in Emerald. The purpose of the meetup aims to grow connections across the Queensland AgTech community and provide an opportunity for