Rural

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal

Blitz on Gatton farms targets shadow economy

Federal Government officers have raided farms in Gatton, west of Brisbane, following reports of worker exploitation. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the

$300m of Aussie avocados poised for China

Australian avocados are set to land in Chinese kitchens, following a recent industry-level deal. Avocados Australia‘s CEO John Tyas said a $300m purchase agreement

UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs, recognises sustainability

More than a billion dollars’ worth of Australian produce will be exported duty-free under a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Federal Trade Minister

Push to lower food costs in remote communities

Government and industry are meeting to work out ways to reduce the price of essentials in remote communities. Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Senator Malarndirri

French’s dedication to horticulture bears fruit

Brisbane horticulturist Ben French is the best in the country, after being named Horticulturist of the Year at the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) Awards held

Small growth in national forest footprint

The size of Australia’s forests grew by a little over 0.5 percent in the five years to 2021. In its latest report, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource

New bee facility will help combat destructive mite

Southern Cross University has opened a new Bee Research and Extension Lab focussed on managing the devastating Varroa destructor mite. Varroa poses one of the biggest

Queensland carries nation’s winter crop output

Queensland farmers will carry the nation this year, with record winter crop production making up for shortfalls in other states. Rabobank’s 2024-25 Australian Winter

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