Rural

Carbon set to fall to crush and capture approach

Australian researchers are looking at using crushed rock dust to store carbon and improve soil quality for primary producers. Led by The University of Sydney, a

Aussie nut being hardened for future challenges

Researchers are future-proofing an Aussie icon, breeding a new macadamia tree to withstand climate change. Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield said the new trees would

Award-winning Qld program saving business millions

Business Chamber Queensland has received international recognition for a program which helps hundreds of businesses reduce their power consumption, water use and

World-leading rice research centre to tackle water issues

A world-leading rice research facility will be operational next year, with work started on a site in central New South Wales. Rice Breeding Australia (RBA) CEO Dr

Asian demand boosting $19 billion horticulture industry

Rising Asian demand is boosting Australia’s horticulture industry, as water security issues loom large for key crop. ANZ latest Agri lnFocus report predicts the

Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including

Confidence drops in Queensland’s rural industries

The confidence of Queensland’s primary producers has dropped off the back of higher costs and government policy decisions. The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey

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