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Ripening tool improves harvest, reduces waste

Ripening tool improves harvest, reduces waste

Research is continuing into a handheld ripeness tool for fruit.

Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Queensland urgently needs to re-establish a land-use planning capability at some scale larger than individual properties or landholders will be left on their own to haggle with carbon marketers or banks.

AAHL renamed Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

AAHL renamed Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

The Australian Animal Health Laboratory has been renamed the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.

Food waste hitting farmers' hip pocket

Food waste hitting farmers' hip pocket

Australian agriculture is loosing $1.1 billion to $2b a year in food waste.

Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Queensland urgently needs to re-establish a land-use planning capability at some scale larger than individual properties or landholders will be left on their own to haggle with carbon marketers or banks.

Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

The family behind the Ryan tyne is still looking to improve seeder configuration, offering a range of retrofit openers.

Ag research soldiers on

Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

There's nothing more reassuring in times of stress than to give a big soft teddy bear a squeeze, and Australia's outback teddy capital is excited to be involved in a global movement bringing a smile to millions of families in coronavirus-induced isolation.

Australian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

Australian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

The family behind the Ryan tyne is still looking to improve seeder configuration, offering a range of retrofit openers.

Food waste hitting farmers' hip pocket

Food waste hitting farmers' hip pocket

Australian agriculture is loosing $1.1 billion to $2b a year in food waste.

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

There's nothing more reassuring in times of stress than to give a big soft teddy bear a squeeze, and Australia's outback teddy capital is excited to be involved in a global movement bringing a smile to millions of families in coronavirus-induced isolation.

AAHL renamed Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

AAHL renamed Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

The Australian Animal Health Laboratory has been renamed the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.

Australian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

Australian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Carpentaria pushes for state approval for shire closure

Carpentaria pushes for state approval for shire closure

After a week in operation, the Carpentaria Shire Council has moved to address concerns arising from its closure of all roads into and out of the shire.

Big Red Bash fast forwards a year

Big Red Bash fast forwards a year

It was inevitable after the Diamantina Shire Council announced it was closing its borders for the winter tourist season but today the organisers of the the Birdsville Big Red Bash announced that the 2020 event would not be going ahead.

Ag research soldiers on

Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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'I made it for 80 people, not 80,000': footy club's hilarious video goes viral

'I made it for 80 people, not 80,000': footy club's hilarious video goes viral

The Grasshoppers' senior joint coach Shaune "Spider" Moloney was the star of the clip, which has reached more than 80,000 people on Facebook.

Working from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Working from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

It's Sunday night. You've got another week of working from the bedroom ahead. We're here to help.

Clearwater offers development opportunity | Video

Clearwater offers development opportunity | Video

The 1300 hectare Glenmorgan property Clearwater will be auctioned by Colliers International on April 24.

Khancoban on the market for $2.4 million

Khancoban on the market for $2.4 million

Stand out New England property Khancoban is on the market for $2.4 million.

We've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

We've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

The front pages of newspapers across Australia carry a powerful plea

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US short seller ordered to pay $900,000 after nasty Rural Funds hit

US short seller ordered to pay $900,000 after nasty Rural Funds hit

Rural Funds Management wins big payout after last year's share market assault by US share market short seller Bonitas Research.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's been happening and what people are talking about around the agribusiness traps

Quads, side-by-sides nearly 30 per cent of farm deaths

Quads, side-by-sides nearly 30 per cent of farm deaths

58 people lost their lives in on-farm accidents in 2019, down from 68 cases in 2018.

Ground rules for farm data

Ground rules for farm data

The National Farmers Federation have released a Farm Data Code aimed at protecting farmer data

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$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

The move has been welcomed by unions, business leaders but clarity is still sought on eligibility.

Rural Firies resisting Blue Card directive

Rural Firies resisting Blue Card directive

Queensland's Rural Fire Service could lose 41 per cent of its volunteers by the end of the month, if members don't complete mandatory Blue Card registration.

Why ag needs 'essential service' rating to beat COVID-19 risks

Why ag needs 'essential service' rating to beat COVID-19 risks

Despite working closely with a "very supportive" federal government, the NFF wants the farm and food supply chain officially deemed an "essential service"

Workers laid off in other sectors could fill seasonal ag jobs

Workers laid off in other sectors could fill seasonal ag jobs

Retail and tourism workers who have found themselves out of work in the wake of coronavirus could be used to plug gaps in the agriculture industry.

Littleproud calls on banks to pass on full rate cut now

Littleproud calls on banks to pass on full rate cut now

Banks can show they've got the backs of farmers by immediately passing on, in full, today's rates cut says David Littleproud.

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Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

There's nothing more reassuring in times of stress than to give a big soft teddy bear a squeeze, and Australia's outback teddy capital is excited to be involved in a global movement bringing a smile to millions of families in coronavirus-induced isolation.

Reaching out for the love of the bush

Reaching out for the love of the bush

She's largely unfunded but Kerri Brennan has just undertaken a mammoth trip through western and southern Queensland on her own time to share knowledge learnt from her Buy From the Bush Queensland initiative.

Colonial defence force honoured in Brisbane march

Colonial defence force honoured in Brisbane march

The proud ability that Queenslanders have always had for self-reliance was commemorated on Sunday with a unique ceremonial mounted parade.

Medway train crash remembered

Medway train crash remembered

If the Midlander passenger train had been running on time 60 years ago on February 26, 1960, five siblings on board would not be alive to tell their story of one of Queensland's worst rail disasters.

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Harry Redford cattle drive reunion planned

Rain may have come too late for organisers of the Harry Redford Cattle Drive to swing into gear and revive the iconic droving experience for 2020 but bush cooks will get a chance to show their skills at a Drive reunion.

Connie parks up in Qantas airpark

Connie parks up in Qantas airpark

It took a few winches, a number of tugs and plenty of deep breaths, but the third aircraft attraction at the Qantas Founders Museum has been moved to its permanent display position under the recently completed airpark roof in Longreach.

Showgirl rules being reviewed

Showgirl rules being reviewed

MARRIED women or women with children may be able to enter the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl awards under proposed changes to the youth engagement and personal development competition.

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Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Re-establish land-use plans or expect more carbon farms

Queensland urgently needs to re-establish a land-use planning capability at some scale larger than individual properties or landholders will be left on their own to haggle with carbon marketers or banks.

Virus highlights value of dams, roads, rail, ports - and farmers

Virus highlights value of dams, roads, rail, ports - and farmers

In this week's The Gauge, Tom Marland says agriculture can light the path to not only economic recovery but long-term economic sustainability.

Sugar industry focuses on keeping businesses running | Opinion

Sugar industry focuses on keeping businesses running | Opinion

Without compromising human health, the sugar industry is focused on keeping the businesses running that generate employment and income for the economy.

Putting an ounce of prevention in place

Putting an ounce of prevention in place

It is vital for the horticulture industry to gain a clear understanding of our future labour demand.

Business as usual for Qld's dairy farmers

Business as usual for Qld's dairy farmers

QDO thanks members for maintaining normalcy.

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Sales become a coronavirus victim

Sales become a coronavirus victim

Coronavirus has caused the postponement of the Capricornia Yearling Sales, which were to be held this weekend.

Monto remembers the Russells

Monto remembers the Russells

Ken Russell was a household name in Australian racing before his death in 1993 and Monto remembers him and his dad.

Coronavirus impact widens

Coronavirus impact widens

The Somerset Regional Council and Racing Queensland have acted on government advice to postpone or limit access to several key events.

Rocky flyer in quest for the Jewel

Rocky flyer in quest for the Jewel

Tough three-year-old filly Lepreezy could be a real force in the $300,000 QTIS Jewel at the Gold Coast on March 14.

Well travelled galloper set for Towers outing

Well travelled galloper set for Towers outing

Few runners bound for the Charters Towers races on March 7 will boast a history to match Master Agar.

Dalby to host the Newmarket Handicap

Dalby to host the Newmarket Handicap

Key Darling Downs stables have accepted with horses for the Dalby Newmarket and Lightning Handicap.

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RQ to introduce designated racing regions

RQ to introduce designated racing regions

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Farnan continues Queensland's Slipper links

Farnan continues Queensland's Slipper links

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Campdrafting events cancelled nationwide until May

Campdrafting events cancelled nationwide until May

Camprafting events across the nation have been cancelled to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.

State-wide patron-free racing restrictions

State-wide patron-free racing restrictions

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Webster has his sights set on all-around title

Webster has his sights set on all-around title

Tom Webster has taken up bareback bronc riding in quest of an all around cowboy title.