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Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Global moves to on-shore manufacturing and production could undermine, rather than strengthen, supply chain resilience, according to the OECD. In its latest Supply Chain

Hidden cost of Aussie food production highest in world

The first stocktake of Australia’s $800 billion food system has revealed we have the highest per capita hidden costs of any food sector in the world. The CSIRO report

Miners lead 8.6 percent drop in company profits

The profits of Australian mining companies fell by almost 30 percent last financial year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of

Off-farm income no longer barrier to disaster relief

More regional Queensland business will be able to access disaster relief funding with the definition of primary producer changed to include agricultural support

Agriculture sector defiant in face of adversity

Australia’s agriculture sector remains on track to be a $100 billion industry by 2030, despite the increased prevalence of natural disasters and other headwinds. A new

Pearler of a business opportunity on Moreton Bay

The largest of Queensland’s three land-based oyster operations is up for sale. Kooringal Oysters, located in the Moreton Bay region of South-East Queensland, comprises

Australia is the GOAT of meat exporters

Australia is not kidding around, extending its lead as the world’s largest exporter of goatmeat. Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2025 Global Goat Snapshot

McConnel first female chair of QRIDA

Caitlin McConnel will become the first female chairperson of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Board (QRIDA). Ms McConnel, a sixth-generation

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major

Students urged to flood back to Queensland Outback

Queensland school students will play their part in flood recovery efforts in the State’s outback through a renewed Government program. State Education Minister

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