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
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