Network Partners Planning Day, 16 November Approximately 45 people attended the recent Network Partners Planning day on the 16th November 2021. This was the first opportunity for the Network Partners to come together and provide input into the Node activity planning. While we held the first meeting in a face
Northern Australia Indigenous Datathon, 5-9 November The TNQ Drought Hub was proud to be a sponsor for the Northern Australia Indigenous Datathon. Developed by Entrepreneur in Residence, Darryl Lyons, the2-day event held at the Nguma-bada Campus, James Cook University, Cairns that brought together a diverse group of data professionals, indigenous
AgTech21 Emerald, 3 November The Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) hosted the AgFrontier AgTech21: Build it, Use it, Profit, a major biennial innovation and technology event for the Australian agricultural community. The event brought together the smartest minds at the intersection of agriculture, machinery and technology to explore the future
This past month has seen the first meetings with the Node Leaders, beginning with the Gulf Savannah Node led by the Gulf Savannah NRM (formerly Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, then with the Burdekin Node (led by NQ Dry Tropics), Gulf of Carpentaria Node (led by Southern Gulf NRM), the
Fly in Morning Tea at Donnington Airfield Rachel and Simon attended the Fly in Morning Tea at Donnington Airfield to introduce the TNQ Drought Hub to the local Burdekin Node community. There was around 30 people in attendance and we were able to talk directly to 12 producers on the
Second Indigenous Local Government Disaster Resilience Forum, 7 October Simon and Rachel attended the Second Indigenous Local Government Disaster Resilience Forum Thursday 7 October 2021 in Cairns. It was interesting to hear about the water and food security issues in the Cape and what is being done to solve them
A broader mission for TNQ Drought Hub The Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience, Innovation and Adoption Hub – led by James Cook University – has welcomed additional funding and the expansion of its role, announced by the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud. The TNQ Hub is one
We are excited to see the contract between the Commonwealth and JCU for the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has been fully executed as of 16th June 2021. We are now working towards establishing contracts with Hub Members and for key personnel. From there we will
Welcome everyone, we’re keen to startconversations, but there’s housekeeping to do! HUB MEMBERS We are currently in the process of entering into theformal agreement with the Commonwealth and thisis the near term priority. In parallel, we are alsoworking through the contracting options for the HubMembers. The intention is to come