Rural

Road cut by flood waters of the Wollondilly River

Some good news after devastating floods

By Lloyd Hick I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west. Many cattle producers across

Beer drought leaving hangover for barley farmers

Global falls in beer consumption are flowing through to Australian farmers who provide a key ingredient for the amber fluid. CommBank agriculture and sustainability

Shooters engaged to cull feral pigs during floods

Experienced aerial shooters are being engaged to reduce feral pig numbers in flood-ravaged north-west Queensland. Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain

$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes

A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Beef producers moving to meet wellness demand

Australia’s meat producers are marking their mark in the United States wellness industry. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Program Manager Food Innovation John

Aussie farmers help feed AI model for pasture biomass

Australian farmers are being asked to help train a global artificial intelligence (AI) model with the goal of improving management of a quarter of the world’s

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information. The OECD’s recently-released Global

Beef producers drive confidence in the regions

Queensland beef producers have driven a lift in confidence among the state’s primary producers. The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey found sentiment in the

SEQ attracts biotechnology spotlight

Queensland has secured the rights to host Australia’s largest and most influential biotechnology conference for the next two years. Deputy Premier and State

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