Deadly Women Celebrate International Women’s Day in Cairns Key takeaways More than 60 people attended the Deadly International Women’s Day event despite heavy rain, highlighting strong community commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and collaboration across northern Australia. Speakers reflected on the importance of bringing culture, identity
Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium and Field Day ABOUT THE EVENT The Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Research in Australia Symposium and Field Visit (25-26 June 2026), Cairns and Mareeba, Queensland) brings together researchers, growers, industry partners, and land managers from across Australia to advance the emerging science of carbon dioxide removal
Trusted Advice Key to Smarter AgTech Decisions Key takeaways As technology options expand, producers are looking for clear, impartial guidance before investing. The workshop reinforced that they want support that helps them assess return on investment, practicality and fit within their own production system, not just a sales pitch. When
Strong Networks Just as Important as New Tech Key takeaways Tech only works if it solves a real business problem. Do not adopt AgTech for the sake of it. Start with the core issue in your business. Identify the biggest “leaky bucket” affecting profitability, then use technology strategically to fix
Scenario Planning Workshops Help Cooktown Region Farmers Prepare for What’s Ahead Key takeaways The workshops helped producers work through realistic scenarios like extreme heat and heavy rainfall, identifying practical steps to protect productivity, infrastructure and land condition. Using the ‘Climate Wheel of Fortune’, participants explored how climate variability could affect
Deadly Women International Women’s Day 2026 Join us this International Women’s Day for a powerful morning celebrating the strength, leadership and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Deadly Women – International Women’s Day 2026 📅 Friday 6 March 2026 ⏰ 10.00am to 11.30am 📍 Foyer, JCU Ideas Lab, Smithfield
Cape York Leaders Unite for Food Security Workshop Key takeaways The workshop explored practical ways to boost local supply chains and increase community-based food production, reducing reliance on expensive and unreliable resupply routes. Discussions reinforced that healthy soil and reliable water are critical to growing local food. TNQ Drought Hub
Hands-On Learning at Bush Tukka Gardens Strengthens Skills for Cape York Students Key takeaway Learning about bush foods and culturally informed growing methods highlights the value of combining traditional knowledge with modern land management. Students gained hands-on experience in growing, harvesting and preparing food, building real-world skills that strengthen local
Soil health hands-on workshop for Women in Ag Key takeaway Participants learned how to test soil pH and texture using simple tools like the pH Texture Spoon, plus how to interpret what those results mean for productivity, water infiltration and nutrient availability. Demonstrations on soil coring and identifying soil layers