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We can't afford to be the frog waiting to boil

We can't afford to be the frog waiting to boil

As our food production becomes more geographically concentrated around irrigation, greater water security is required.

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Drought policy decision-makers need a jab

Drought policy decision-makers need a jab

The view out my back door is of a very wet garden, but farmers would hope policymakers in Alice Street are not confining themselves to looking at Brisbane's Botanic Gardens.

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Rural land values confidence continues

Rural land values confidence continues

There are continued signs of strength in Queensland's property market, particularly in regional areas.

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List of products caught up in potential EU protectionist measures grows

List of products caught up in potential EU protectionist measures grows

COMMENT: Halloumi cheese naming rights now caught-up in EU protectionist demands.

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Big business turning its back on rural and regional Queensland - again

Big business turning its back on rural and regional Queensland - again

News Corp and Australia Post are cutting services to rural and regional areas at a time when they need them most.

QDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor

QDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor

QDO's long-standing executive assistant has retired.

New campaign encourages Australians to gap year in their own backyard

New campaign encourages Australians to gap year in their own backyard

The Gap Year campaign aims not only establish horticulture as gap year option but a rewarding career path.

Documenting which entity runs your business

Documenting which entity runs your business

Holding Redlich partner Kylie Wilson says it's important to regularly review business structures.

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QFF report dispels ag work myths

QFF report dispels ag work myths

Queensland's agriculture sector is facing an estimated shortfall of up to 7000 casual workers.

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Time to double down and future-proof water policy

Time to double down and future-proof water policy

If you listen carefully this week, alongside the deafening roar of frogs, floodwater, pumps and farmers dancing, you can hear a distinctive tapping sound.

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Cotton shippers at sea

Cotton shippers at sea

The Australian cotton industry is not immune from the ongoing fall out with major trading partner China, so how does the sector move forward?

Koala mapping errors revealed

Koala mapping errors revealed

Significant errors have been detected on maps designed to protect koalas throughout South East Queensland.

Meet the most Queensland beer in the world

Meet the most Queensland beer in the world

A cattle designed to perform in tough conditions and against the odds, so it probably comes as no surprise that they're launching a beer in Australia's most competitive beer industry.