Building soil capability for stronger farming futures Key takeaway This program is actively training early-career soil scientists to strengthen the workforce, meaning better access to practical, informed soil advice in the future. Graduates are gaining hands-on experience in soil classification, carbon and moisture dynamics, erosion management and field-based soil assessment.
Future Drought Fund 2024–25 annual report now available The Future Drought Fund 2024–25 annual report is now available. The report showcases progress in strengthening resilience to drought and climate change for Australian farmers and communities, including: 42 additional regional drought resilience plans finalised, bringing the total to 57 more than
Help shape future ESG on-farm work, tools and support Key takeaway Help shape the future of ESG and take part in the survey: https://jcu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY2cvNY8edyyv0G Input from producers, growers, agribusiness and supply chains across Queensland will directly shape future ESG on-farm work, tools and support. Taking part helps ensure this work
How ESG and Connectivity Are Shaping Resilient Farms Key takeaway ESG should support better on-farm decisions, help manage risk, and show the real value of good land stewardship, rather than becoming another reporting burden. A well-designed ESG assessment can open doors to emerging income streams, market incentives, and access to
Turning Waste into Opportunit as World-Leading Recycling Innovation Comes to Far North Queensland Key takeaway New “waste to value” technologies, like MICROfactories, can turn plastics, glass and other waste into useful products, creating local income streams rather than relying on costly transport to distant facilities. Local governments and organisations from
North Queensland research shines at 2025 ANZAM Conference Key takeaway Dr Jane Oorschots’s research highlights that managing people is just as critical as managing climate risk, labour shortages and seasonal pressure. Strong teams underpin productive, resilient farm businesses. Being clear about what regional life is really like matters. Honest conversations
Soil Professionals Build Skills and Connections at the 2025 Australian Soil Judging Competition Key takeaway Participants trained in real soil pits across working farms, gaining practical experience that directly relates to everyday land management challenges producers face. Visits to productive cattle properties demonstrated how grazing history and management decisions shape
Celebrating Innovation: Reef Catchments’ Louise Fitzgerald Wins UniSQ 2025 Innovation Award TNQ Drought Hub is proud to congratulate Louise Fitzgerald, Drought Resilience Coordinator with Node Partner Reef Catchments, on receiving the University of Southern Queensland’s 2025 Innovation Award. The award recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to innovation through education,
Students tackle climate adaptation at AgTech Hackathon Key takeaway The hackathon focused on ideas that actually work on farm, with a strong emphasis on adoption, profitability and productivity, not just clever technology. The TNQ Drought Hub was directly involved through Knowledge Broker Karen George mentoring teams, helping steer ideas toward