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Richmond Field Days kicks off

Richmond Field Days kicks off

The Richmond Field Days are back for 2019 with hundreds of people flocking to the outback town.

Allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors 'not substantiated'

Allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors 'not substantiated'

An investigation into allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors has been completed.

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

Agricultural investor and innovative technology enthusiast, Markus Kahlbetzer, shared some thoughts at the Farm Writers Association of NSW's Agribuzz event.

Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market with Meares and Associates for $6.5 million.

Allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors 'not substantiated'

Allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors 'not substantiated'

An investigation into allegations against Droughtmaster Australia directors has been completed.

What the EU grainfed quota changes mean for Australia

What the EU grainfed quota changes mean for Australia

MLA's International Business Manager - Europe, Josh Anderson explains what the EU's decision to provide the US with a dedicated quota means.

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Water Minister Littleproud announces $129 million for state run supply projects, but concerns linger over project feasibility and design.

Cattle competition to rebound after TFI rebuild

Cattle competition to rebound after TFI rebuild

Colebatch beef producer Rob Cornish says TFI's rebuild will put much-needed competition back into the SA cattle market and reduce freight costs for many.

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried Fruits Australia has been given money to protect its heritage.

What the EU grainfed quota changes mean for Australia

What the EU grainfed quota changes mean for Australia

MLA's International Business Manager - Europe, Josh Anderson explains what the EU's decision to provide the US with a dedicated quota means.

Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market with Meares and Associates for $6.5 million.

Cattle competition to rebound after TFI rebuild

Cattle competition to rebound after TFI rebuild

Colebatch beef producer Rob Cornish says TFI's rebuild will put much-needed competition back into the SA cattle market and reduce freight costs for many.

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

Agricultural investor and innovative technology enthusiast, Markus Kahlbetzer, shared some thoughts at the Farm Writers Association of NSW's Agribuzz event.

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried fruit history set to be preserved

Dried Fruits Australia has been given money to protect its heritage.

Fight for equitable education funding

Fight for equitable education funding

Delegates at the ICPA conference were united in their call for an increase to the living away from home allowance.

Horsing around at Mareeba

Horsing around at Mareeba

The great horsemanship skills of Alice River's Geoff and Vicki Toomby were on show at the Rotary FNQ Field Days in Mareeba.

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Water Minister Littleproud announces $129 million for state run supply projects, but concerns linger over project feasibility and design.

Agribusiness

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From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

Agricultural investor and innovative technology enthusiast, Markus Kahlbetzer, shared some thoughts at the Farm Writers Association of NSW's Agribuzz event.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the people and players in agribusiness are up to

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

'Speed breeder' Lee Hickey scores major agrifood award

Dr Lee Hickey has played a key role in developing technology that enables up to six generations a year for major crops.

ACCC concerned about merged Landmark-Ruralco merchandise power

ACCC concerned about merged Landmark-Ruralco merchandise power

ACCC says Landmark's $469 million Ruralco buyout will leave some farmers with no nearby competitor to shop with for ag merchandise

Politics

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Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Funds flow to Basin Plan projects, but big questions remain

Water Minister Littleproud announces $129 million for state run supply projects, but concerns linger over project feasibility and design.

A budget of IOUs: Millar

A budget of IOUs: Millar

A politician who represents more than a quarter of Queensland's land mass has rejected Treasurer Jackie Trad's claim that Tuesday's budget is one for the regions.

Water trade reform slows to trickle as market crunch cranks up

Water trade reform slows to trickle as market crunch cranks up

Government reports are piling up as the five year inquiry under the Basin Plan's only formal, legislated review process sits on a shelf.

I'll 'represent not revolutionise' says new Ag Minister McKenzie

I'll 'represent not revolutionise' says new Ag Minister McKenzie

Bridget McKenzie will focus on industry collaboration to 'truth test' policy priorities such as trade, animal activists and social licence concerns.

Qld budget 'unashamedly' targets regions

Qld budget 'unashamedly' targets regions

The budget includes a big ticket $49.5 billion infrastructure spend over four years.

Property

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Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market with Meares and Associates for $6.5 million.

Broadmere Station on the market

Broadmere Station on the market

The NT's Broadmere Station is being offered through an expression of interest process closing on July 26.

Suplejack sold for $21m at unreserved auction

Suplejack sold for $21m at unreserved auction

The 381,700 hectare NT property Suplejack Downs has sold for $21 million at unreserved auction in Alice Springs today.

CQ's Broadleaf Park passed in

CQ's Broadleaf Park passed in

The 701 hectare Springsure property Broadleaf Park was passed in for $1.5 million at an Elders auction on June 12.

Life & Style

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Traeger's radio breakthrough celebrates 90th birthday

Traeger's radio breakthrough celebrates 90th birthday

The bush has become used to sending and receiving emails to people all over the globe at the tap of a key so it's hard for people nowadays to imagine a world without instant communication at your fingertips.

Flocking to Muttaburra show

Flocking to Muttaburra show

Trying to set off dog traps buried in the sand and guessing the weight of Ronnie the big boar pig were just two of the new attractions for patrons at the Landsborough Flock Ewe show at Muttaburra on the weekend.

Lyn's our Volunteer of the Year

Lyn's our Volunteer of the Year

A woman whose impact in rural and remote Queensland has been described as "truly extraordinary", Lyn French has been announced as Queensland's Volunteer of the Year.

Submit your photos of the north west Queensland floods and rebuild

Submit your photos of the north west Queensland floods and rebuild

If you captured the flood, the damage, the rebuild and the people of north west Queensland, we'd like to see your photos.

Race to space began as a daring dream

Race to space began as a daring dream

This series is a joint initiative with CSIRO, Australia's national science agency www.csiro.au

Water flows for Hughenden lake

Water flows for Hughenden lake

Although it's not due to be officially opened for another few months, the new recreational water park at Hughenden is having water pumped in.

Happy Hour for Outback tourism

Happy Hour for Outback tourism

It's Happy Hour in more ways than one for tourism in outback Queensland after more than $1.1 million in funding was distributed in round one of the Year of Outback Tourism events program.

Events

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Anyone for a chukka?

Anyone for a chukka?

More than 2000 people are expected to watch polo, a game with regal traditions, when the Rockhampton Jaguar event is held, appropriately enough, at Victoria Park

Ridgelands Show bowls them over

Ridgelands Show bowls them over

Hundreds of visitors made their way to Ridgelands for the 2019 show

Alpha's roaring good community fun day

Alpha's roaring good community fun day

They may not have been able to run their usual program this year but the Alpha Show Society's community fun day held in its stead brought lots of pleasure to little faces.

Blackall's first Showgirl in 12 years announced

Blackall's first Showgirl in 12 years announced

A handy 6mm of rain dampened down any dust at the Blackall Showgrounds for the annual Barcoo Pastoral Society show but it also brought less spectators along for the morning events.

Australia goes into World Cup polocrosse final undefeated

Australia goes into World Cup polocrosse final undefeated

Australia favourites in 2019 Adina polocrosse World Cup decider

Winton buzzing and it's not the flies

Winton buzzing and it's not the flies

Visitors came from far and wide to support the town

All the action and faces of Adina Polocrosse World Cup

All the action and faces of Adina Polocrosse World Cup

The 2019 Adina Polocrosse World Cup kicked off with the opening ceremony at Morgan Park and games are now underway.