'So close' - Maranoa residents among those capturing space junk re-entry Maranoa residents were among those watching in awe on Thursday evening as a piece of space junk burnt up over the skies of eastern Queensland. Test
Communities urged to apply for disaster funding RACQ Foundation has urged struggling Queensland community groups to apply for recovery funding. Test
Feral pest initiative removes 158,000 rabbits from Toowoomba farms Farmland between Highfields and Upper Yarraman now has 158,000 less rabbits, thanks to a program spearheaded by Southern Queensland Landscapes. Test
Callide Dawson Carcase Comp Field Day The Callide Dawson Carcase Competition held their annual field day on Thursday. Test
Communities urged to apply for disaster funding RACQ Foundation has urged struggling Queensland community groups to apply for recovery funding. Test
Storm gives Dirranbandi best rain in years Dirranbandi received it's best rainfall since June 2016 on Thursday as heavy showers and thunder storms pour 59mm on the region. Test
Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia partner for new beer A new beer made by Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia supports cattle farmers in the Droughtmaster Society. Test
OPINIONSpark needed to power bioenergy progress Participation in carbon markets can provide farmers with additional revenue streams, diversified agricultural businesses, and greater resilience through the certainty of long-term purchase contracts. Test
Clermont man dies after truck collision near Nebo Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash on the Peak Downs Highway early Friday morning. Test
Storm gives Dirranbandi best rain in years Dirranbandi received it's best rainfall since June 2016 on Thursday as heavy showers and thunder storms pour 59mm on the region. Test
Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia partner for new beer A new beer made by Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia supports cattle farmers in the Droughtmaster Society. Test
Callide Dawson Carcase Comp Field Day The Callide Dawson Carcase Competition held their annual field day on Thursday. Test
OPINIONSpark needed to power bioenergy progress Participation in carbon markets can provide farmers with additional revenue streams, diversified agricultural businesses, and greater resilience through the certainty of long-term purchase contracts. Test
Feral pest initiative removes 158,000 rabbits from Toowoomba farms Farmland between Highfields and Upper Yarraman now has 158,000 less rabbits, thanks to a program spearheaded by Southern Queensland Landscapes. Test
Clermont man dies after truck collision near Nebo Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash on the Peak Downs Highway early Friday morning. Test
Faces from the February Rural Press Club The crowd heard from John Deere Australia and New Zealand managing director Luke Chandler. Test
Protein 2021 champions collaboration across the sector TSBE host Protein 2021 conference, bringing together major industry players from across Australia. Test
Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia partner for new beer A new beer made by Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia supports cattle farmers in the Droughtmaster Society. Test
Plant-based meat doesn't stack up as a planet saver, scientists warn Calls to cut beef from diets distracting from real solutions Test
Beef 2021 industry awards now open Awards recognise the hard work put into beef's big achievements. Test
Nominate now for the 2021 CQ Carcase Classic Don't miss an opportunity to benchmark your cattle against other producers in CQ. Test
Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit Profits rise for Ridley Corporation and Ingham's despite the seasonal turnaround delivering a downturn in demand for supplementary livestock feeds while grain markets remain expensive. Test
Agribusiness buzz in brief A quick check on some of the topics and people making news in agribusiness Test
Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia partner for new beer A new beer made by Newstead Brewing and Droughtmaster Australia supports cattle farmers in the Droughtmaster Society. Test
City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ Australia's largest bull genetics supplier has fallen victim to Melbourne's urban sprawl. Test
'Time to move on' after five generations on the one farm Tim Sloman is matter of fact about being the last of his family to farm the picturesque Dunvegan property at Dundee in upper NSW's New England. Test
Showpiece cotton farm attracts overseas and corporate interest One of southern Queensland's top cotton growing properties, South Callandoon, is sparking lots of buyer interest. Test
Prime Wimmera black ground to $5450/ac A prized 129 hectare block in the heart of the Kalkee Plains has sold in line with expectations, at a hefty $5450/ac. Test
Empowering farmers: Business network delivering insights and lower costs Farmers are the ultimate entrepreneurs. They're on their own, managing a complex business and in turn doing business with companies that are vastly larger and have more information and power than your individual operation. Test
Balancing our environment whilst growing our food futures Never has the opportunity for sustainable development in agriculture been more relevant or more important. With the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic decimating government revenues across all levels of government the opportunity to revisit agricultural development in Northern Australia is critical. Test
Why this farming model could help future-proof Australia's farms The co-operative farming model has proved itself to be the most resilient in the tough times that agriculture has faced, and farms across the country are reaping the benefits. Test
Milking cows in the heat: How this family farm is future-proofing to manage hot conditions Australia's Clare Valley is known for a lot of things. Wineries and cellar doors are often the first that spring to mind, and others might know of its growing reputation for hay. But dairy cows are not what you are likely to see. Test
Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria "Additional pressure" on the calf rearing system prompted this Purnim dairy farmer to investigate supplementing his calves' milk. Test
The great grain shed revival? The 2020/2021 harvest has now solidified itself as a true bin buster for many parts of the east coast, and will no doubt be reflected on for many years to come. Test
A sound investment for a positive future The Te Pari T30 Scale System streamlines animal handling tasks for a safer and more efficient operation. Test
Big Ideas shape-up in little seeder Bourgault Australia has recently released the Frame Mounted Seeder (FMS) range of narrow transport seeders. Test
Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative. Test
Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management. Test
See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart. Test
The bet that drove countless postholes A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers. Test
Model aims to combat flush and bust If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought. Test
This oil is gold for Aussie producers GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants. Test
When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers. Test
Simple designs, packed with features Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia. Test
'Common sense' vaccine plan will include remote: Rural Doctors As one of the country's more remote shires is asking to go to the top of the COVID-19 vaccination list in order to remain economically viable, the Rural Doctors Association of Australia is assuring remote residents they will not be left behind. Test
Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care The rollout will kick off next week and the most vulnerable citizens in the regions will be first in line. Test
How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia "It could be quite a variable rollout depending on where you are," the Regional Health Minister said. Test
Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat' "This is not people travelling from Sydney to Brisbane, it's people who live 15km from their mailbox and 120km from town." Test
Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash For many in the farm sector the pandemic year has been great for business and job opportunities. Test
Queenslanders urged to get tested Queensland's borders will remain open to greater Melbourne for now, after a man working in a hotel quarantining tennis players ahead of the Australian Open tested positive to COVID-19. Test
Toowoomba quarantine facility gains traction Plans for a purpose built COVID quarantine facility to be established at Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport are gaining traction, as local leaders seek reassurance that community safety would be maintained. Test
EXCLUSIVEWagner's step up in COVID fight A secure hub could be established at Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport to house international arrivals during their 14-day mandatory quarantine period. Test
Home tutors may be AGILE but they need support: survey call A national survey aimed at improving the lot of home tutors is about to close and is seeking urgent responses. Test
Faces from the February Rural Press Club The crowd heard from John Deere Australia and New Zealand managing director Luke Chandler. Test
Protein 2021 champions collaboration across the sector TSBE host Protein 2021 conference, bringing together major industry players from across Australia. Test
Triple treat at Cooyar campdraft Cooyar is recovering from a huge weekend of campdrafting, which saw a total of 1460 runs throughout three days of competition. Test
Empowering farmers: Business network delivering insights and lower costs Farmers are the ultimate entrepreneurs. They're on their own, managing a complex business and in turn doing business with companies that are vastly larger and have more information and power than your individual operation. Test
CSIRO to develop first over counter cannabis products CSIRO to develop Australia's first over the counter medicinal cannabis products Test
Cool heads key to tackling fall armyworm in the Darling Downs Farmers are using trusted methods to manage the threat of fall armyworm in the Darling Downs. Test
Oberon farmers miss world canola yield record by a whisker Pictured with a windrow of canola are from left to right, John Kirkegaard, CSIRO Agriculture and Food; James Cheetham, Delta Agriculture; Peter Brooks, Princess Pastoral Co. Test
Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm. Test
Drone operator ready to launch night raids on NSW mice plague A Queensland drone operator wants to cross the border to launch night raids on NSW's mice plague. Test
John Deere pulls out of Agritechnica over COVID fears Agritechnica, an annual global showcase for farm machinery, is on track although John Deere will be a "no show". Test
Rollover devices are a must for quads says ACCC boss ACCC chairman Rod Sims has used a major speech to reinforce the commission's priority for the mandatory fitting of rollover protection devices on quad bikes. Test
New sensor from Farmbot keeps an eye on water troughs Farmbot releases new sensor so farmers can remotely monitor water levels in their livestock troughs. Test
Interest in electric cars is accelerating in Australia Interest in buying electric cars is growing among Australian motorists. Test
Dumping diesel on farms would be dumb says market research company An international market research company has issued a warning about agriculture pushing too hard towards electrification of farm machinery. Test
Big praise for Morris Quantum air drill at Moree A Moree region agricultural contractor is singing the praises of his new Morris Quantum air drill. Test
Larger offering sees prices fall A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories. Test
WA grower elected WoolPoll chair Western Australian grower Steven Bolt will lead the wool industry's levy debate this year. Test
Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm. Test
More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains Australia's only fox bounty scheme will have seen almost one million claims for the $10 reward by the end of this winter, but does it fix the problem? Test
OPINIONDairy farmers want to hear Bega's plans Since the sale by Lion of their dairy and drinks business in Australia to Bega Cheese, their suppliers and the industry alike have been waiting to hear what their plans for their Queensland operations are. Test
Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm When it comes to business, Jade Clymo refuses to accept the status quo. Growth has driven the success of his family farm and underpinned his passion for the dairy industry. Test
Chinese demand for liquid milk surges Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the coming decade. Test
COMMENTNorco leads the way in farmgate price step-up With a step-up of 2c/l, Norco is now clearly paying above what Lactalis and Bega are paying in Queensland. Test
OPINIONPeople are at the heart of dairy Human element key to effective restructure of the industry Test
OPINIONSpark needed to power bioenergy progress Participation in carbon markets can provide farmers with additional revenue streams, diversified agricultural businesses, and greater resilience through the certainty of long-term purchase contracts. Test
OPINIONReef regulations must be fair for all There's a common phrase, originating in the military, that suggests manure moves downhill. Test
OPINIONDairy farmers want to hear Bega's plans Since the sale by Lion of their dairy and drinks business in Australia to Bega Cheese, their suppliers and the industry alike have been waiting to hear what their plans for their Queensland operations are. Test