Rural

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

World Expo honour for Australian beef

Australia has beefed up its sustainability credentials at World Expo 2025, which started in Osaka, Japan, this week. The event, which runs until October and is expected

Next gen grapevines ensure a vintage future

The future of Australia’s wine industry is being safeguarded with the planting of next generation grapevines in South Australia. CSIRO Research Scientist Paul Boss

Inland floods wipe out 150,000 farm animals

Floods in inland Queensland have wiped out more than 150,000 cattle, sheep and goats, according to preliminary estimates. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy said

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