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Work underway on Flinders Highway reconstruction

Work underway on Flinders Highway reconstruction

More than $17 million worth of reconstruction and betterment works have begun on the Flinders Highway to repair sections damaged in February's flooding.

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Hot demand for PP at Droughtmaster National

Keep an eye on disease

Keep an eye on disease

It may be dry for many but there is still a threat of plant disease in cereal crops.

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Taking account of the warming effect of different greenhouse gases - not their carbon emissions - would change the way methane was treated in emissions reductions targets.

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Hot demand for PP at Droughtmaster National

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

'We're going hard at growing this business.'

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's going on around the traps in agribusiness?

Boonah residents shut national park

Boonah residents shut national park

Boonah residents have closed access to a local national park saying the the fire risk is unaccepable.

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Taking account of the warming effect of different greenhouse gases - not their carbon emissions - would change the way methane was treated in emissions reductions targets.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's going on around the traps in agribusiness?

Keep an eye on disease

Keep an eye on disease

It may be dry for many but there is still a threat of plant disease in cereal crops.

Boonah residents shut national park

Boonah residents shut national park

Boonah residents have closed access to a local national park saying the the fire risk is unaccepable.

Talanas Limousin defy the odds to beat 2018 clearance

Talanas Limousin defy the odds to beat 2018 clearance

Talana Limousins topped at $10,000 with an average of $5761 and 81 per cent clearance at their annual bull sale held on Thursday at the Ag-Grow Selling Complex, Emerald.

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Agribusiness is feeling the cost of Australia's $500b computer-related fraud problem

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

'We're going hard at growing this business.'

Agribusiness

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's going on around the traps in agribusiness?

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Agribusiness is feeling the cost of Australia's $500b computer-related fraud problem

Woolies boosts drought appeal action by making a STAND

Woolies boosts drought appeal action by making a STAND

Woolworths' sunflower plant kit starts new drought appeal partnership with charities

Brimblecombe named NAPCo's new CEO

Brimblecombe named NAPCo's new CEO

Richard Brimblecombe has been appointed as the chief executive officer of NAPCo, to take up the role in December.

Politics

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Dark days for farmers as reef laws passed

Dark days for farmers as reef laws passed

The erosion of trust between Queensland's primary producers and the Palaszczuk government turned into a chasm of credibility on Thursday afternoon as the Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill passed through state parliament.

Indigenous representative appointed to MDBA board

Indigenous representative appointed to MDBA board

Aboriginal communities to have direct input on river management decisions.

Ohio farmer wants to chat with Aust PM

Ohio farmer wants to chat with Aust PM

The mixed-farmer would like Scott Morrison to use his visit to convince the president to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Nothing to show for government's high profile drought projects

Drought Envoy and Drought Co-ordinator reports remain under wraps, despite Senate order for production of documents.

Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Property

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Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

The 377 hectare Biloela property Galway will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Biloela on September 23.

Kurrajong auction on October 11

Kurrajong auction on October 11

RAY WHITE RURAL: Biddeston property Kurrajong is set on 47 hectares of quality, undulating grazing country.

Scenic Rim's C1 Realty launched

Scenic Rim's C1 Realty launched

Danny and Diane Bukowski have launched the independent real estate business C1 Realty.

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Mary Valley property Woolgars Nest sold for $3.4 million at a Ray White Rural auction.

Life & Style

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Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

What could your town do with half a million dollars?

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

For ten children who have had a loved one become an organ donor, an outback camp with peers who had gone through similar situations proved to be a truly unforgettable experience.

Legendary bush racehorse immortalised

Legendary bush racehorse immortalised

One of the greatest racehorses the bush, and Australia, has ever seen has now been recognised with a sculpture in her hometown of Blackall.

Uprising: Meet some of agriculture's powerful advocates for change

Uprising: Meet some of agriculture's powerful advocates for change

The need for outspoken advocates has never been more important and thanks to the support of industry leaders, the next generation is picking up the mantle.

Sierra snaps up the Ekka opportunity

Sierra snaps up the Ekka opportunity

Queenslanders have one terrific show on their doorstep - that's how a visitor from the US sees the spectacle of livestock and produce that comes together once a year in Brisbane.

People's Sign packs a punch

People's Sign packs a punch

Los Angeles might have the nine white letters that spell out the word Hollywood but now the western Queensland town of Blackall has its own version.

New 15-part series shines spotlight on nation's farming women

New 15-part series shines spotlight on nation's farming women

Did you know 49 per cent of all food in Australia is produced by women?

Events

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Emerald win adds the icing

Emerald win adds the icing

Were you are the Emerald Jockey Club's Ladies and Tradies day.

Organics Australia celebrates in style | PHOTOS

Organics Australia celebrates in style | PHOTOS

The cream of Sydney's foodies turned out this week for a special luncheon to celebrate Australian Organic Awareness Month.

Merinos sell to $22,000 at Dubbo National

Merinos sell to $22,000 at Dubbo National

Rabobank's 2019 Dubbo Merino National another grand success.

Alfoxton ram is NSW supreme

Alfoxton ram is NSW supreme

Of the 317 Merino and Poll Merino exhibits at the 2019 Rabobank Dubbo Merino National show and sale, one New England ram was judged NSW supreme on Day 2, August shorn showing.

Dire outcome when drought breaks in Dingo

Dire outcome when drought breaks in Dingo

In a perverse twist the annual Dingo Cup was washed out on August 24 despite crippling drought hitting Central Queensland.

Rodeo action at St Brendan's this weekend

Rodeo action at St Brendan's this weekend

APRA rodeo action moves to St Brendan's College Rodeo at Yeppoon on Saturday.

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Rural charity reaches out to give children from organ donor families a taste of station life.