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Innovative farmers challenged to solve nation's water woes

Innovative farmers challenged to solve nation's water woes

The challenge asks punits to come up with solutions to issues such as such turning arid areas into productive farming regions.

Smashing pumpkins

Smashing pumpkins

Pumpkins grown specifically for the Japanese market are being exported out of Queensland for the first time.

Bendigo records smallest yarding in 20 years

Bendigo records smallest yarding in 20 years

Bendigo recorded its smallest yarding in 20 years, while most NSW markets saw an increase.

Desmond Station auction on August 13

Desmond Station auction on August 13

Desmond Station is being auctioned by Queensland Rural, Ruralco Property in Collinsville on August 13.

Smashing pumpkins

Smashing pumpkins

Pumpkins grown specifically for the Japanese market are being exported out of Queensland for the first time.

Opportunity to market melons to the world

Opportunity to market melons to the world

Export opportunities for fresh produce grown in North Queensland may be enhanced with the melon industry used to trial supply chain traceability.

Buyer background benefits Tambo operation

Buyer background benefits Tambo operation

Over 40 years of experience as a cattle buyer has stood Tambo's John Brown in good stead as he's worked to consolidate both a solid breeding herd and a profitable trading enterprise.

South Coast to expect another tough fire season: national report

South Coast to expect another tough fire season: national report

Although much of the nation is still shivering through winter, the national fire outlook report is a stark remind that bushfire season is just around the corner.

AWI still yet to complete its EY recommendations

AWI still yet to complete its EY recommendations

It's been two years since a review of AWI's performance and governance was released and the industry is still waiting for four recommendations to be complete.

Opportunity to market melons to the world

Opportunity to market melons to the world

Export opportunities for fresh produce grown in North Queensland may be enhanced with the melon industry used to trial supply chain traceability.

Desmond Station auction on August 13

Desmond Station auction on August 13

Desmond Station is being auctioned by Queensland Rural, Ruralco Property in Collinsville on August 13.

South Coast to expect another tough fire season: national report

South Coast to expect another tough fire season: national report

Although much of the nation is still shivering through winter, the national fire outlook report is a stark remind that bushfire season is just around the corner.

Bendigo records smallest yarding in 20 years

Bendigo records smallest yarding in 20 years

Bendigo recorded its smallest yarding in 20 years, while most NSW markets saw an increase.

AWI still yet to complete its EY recommendations

AWI still yet to complete its EY recommendations

It's been two years since a review of AWI's performance and governance was released and the industry is still waiting for four recommendations to be complete.

Farm safety: Drought's big sting in the tail

Farm safety: Drought's big sting in the tail

Toobeah farmer Chris Lamey is on the long road to recovery after he was badly injured when a seed silo collapsed on him.

How Instagram influencers are working to improve wool's brand

Australian Wool Innovation has been using overseas Instagram influencers as a marketing tactic to promote the brand of Australian wool.

Buyer background benefits Tambo operation

Buyer background benefits Tambo operation

Over 40 years of experience as a cattle buyer has stood Tambo's John Brown in good stead as he's worked to consolidate both a solid breeding herd and a profitable trading enterprise.

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Hard Rock Quarry a major resource | Video

Hard Rock Quarry a major resource | Video

The significant Dalby asset Hard Rock Quarry is on the market.

You're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

You're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

Dr James Muecke explains his five A's of sugar toxicity

Dietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Dietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Why the Australian Dietary Guidelines are flawed

'Fanging' it to escape brown snake

'Fanging' it to escape brown snake

A MAN who was busted speeding along a central Queensland highway was in a battle to the death with a brown snake.

Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Richard and Ellanor Brimblecombe have bought the 1300ha Glenmorgan property Clearwater for $1.475m.

Agribusiness

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No coronavirus lockdown for ag as farmers look to borrow

No coronavirus lockdown for ag as farmers look to borrow

The Commonwealth Bank says farmers are looking to borrow to meet the challenges and opportunities posed by coronavirus.

Time to build new tools for growing export markets

Time to build new tools for growing export markets

The fear of failing to meet chemical requirements acts as a barrier for growers to engage with expanding export market opportunities.

Bayer settlement plans hit speed hump

Bayer settlement plans hit speed hump

Bayer's hopes of a swift resolution to its proposed settlement of court cases has hit an obstacle with a US judge expressing concerns.

Production issues taking toll

Production issues taking toll

There are production issues on multiple fronts in the northern hemisphere.

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Supercharge ag and avoid recession with 'achievable' policy tweaks

Supercharge ag and avoid recession with 'achievable' policy tweaks

"The key point here is the ideas are achievable and will genuinely stimulate new activity and employment in our sector."

Australia Post changes have led to mail being 'withheld'

Australia Post changes have led to mail being 'withheld'

Have you noticed your mail taking longer than usual?

$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

$4-billion land management stimulus backed by 70 organisations

The plan could raise economic output by about $5.7 billion, reduce welfare costs by $620 million and generate 53,000 jobs over the next four years.

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

'New economic chapter' as Indonesia free-trade agreement begins

"With a population of over 260 million and a growing middle-class, Indonesia presents huge opportunities."

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

A look behind the rusted on and off Nationals voters

Part four of a special report: why some are 'rusted off'

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Fashion rebrand drafted up in Julia Creek

Fashion rebrand drafted up in Julia Creek

In an evening that would do justice to any New York Fashion Week show, Julia Creek businesswoman Sheree Pratt launched her new fashion label Draft & Co last Saturday.

Get knotted with natural and organic fibres

Get knotted with natural and organic fibres

Wendy McClelland fell in love with 'extreme' knitting.

Chocolate and 'never getting married': Secret to 106 years of living

Chocolate and 'never getting married': Secret to 106 years of living

Bendigo centenarian attributes her long life to chocolate and never marrying.

Ongoing recognition for John Elliott's photography

Ongoing recognition for John Elliott's photography

John Elliott might have relocated to Winton at the end of 2014 but any fears that his work as a photographer would fade from view as a result were dismissed this week when he received news that three of his works have been chosen to feature in different ways around the country.

Longreach glamps it up

Longreach glamps it up

If you were to nominate the worst time to launch a brand new tourist accommodation venture in outback Queensland, it would have been hard to go past Easter this year, when the coronavirus lockdown was in full swing.

Monto's magical silo makeover

Monto's magical silo makeover

A suggestion to brighten up two drab grey walls in the centre of Monto has led to a spellbinding makeover of the town's water tower and grains silos that is sure to give the whole town top billing on Australia's public art trail.

World's most boring video goes viral

World's most boring video goes viral

Matthew Coddington from Roseville Park thought he was posting a pretty mundane video and one that would be lucky to get 30 'likes' on Facebook, he soon discovered how wrong he was.

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With steak and chips, you still need science

With steak and chips, you still need science

In this week's The Gauge, Professor Ian Godwin points out that we need science more than ever for informed debates about agricultural production.

Time to build new tools for growing export markets

Time to build new tools for growing export markets

The fear of failing to meet chemical requirements acts as a barrier for growers to engage with expanding export market opportunities.

Rain sets up FNQ dairy industry for a good season

Rain sets up FNQ dairy industry for a good season

Farmers are relatively happy with the price rise achieved for the FNQ region.

Beef production the more natural energy system

Beef production the more natural energy system

Current renewable energy systems have a limited life cycle and are not self-regenerating like cattle and grass, says View From the Paddock columnist Mark Davie.

Dietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Dietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Why the Australian Dietary Guidelines are flawed

Horses

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Jockey rides for himself

Jockey rides for himself

Dual licensee David Rewald has accepted with runners in every race at Longreach on June 27.

Optimistic Kliese back in the saddle

Optimistic Kliese back in the saddle

Jockey Graham Kliese spent more than two years away from riding with a badly broken leg but is on the comeback trail.

Babarovich is taking care of business

Babarovich is taking care of business

Dual licensee Jason Babarovich will ride three of the horses he trains in races in Barcaldine on June 13.

Husband and wife are the team to beat

Husband and wife are the team to beat

Glenn and Hannah Richardson will team together in two races at Chinchilla on June 6.

Racing restrictions to be lifted

Racing restrictions to be lifted

Restrictions limiting participants to their allocated racing regions will be lifted immediately, allowing them to compete across the state.

Never too old to perform

Never too old to perform

French Hussler is defying his age to race competitively and connections believe he will feature in a Longreach race on May 30.

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Desert Cowboy strikes five times at Lightning distance

Desert Cowboy strikes five times at Lightning distance

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Cowboy travels anywhere... anytime

Cowboy travels anywhere... anytime

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Hair sample testing set to improve integrity

Hair sample testing set to improve integrity

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Julia Creek to host joint Saxby and Yelvertoft rodeo

Julia Creek to host joint Saxby and Yelvertoft rodeo

The Saxby Round-Up and Yelvertoft Campdraft both had to be postponed earlier this year due to the pandemic but now they are joining forces for a one-off event in August.

Optimistic Kliese back in the saddle

Optimistic Kliese back in the saddle

Jockey Graham Kliese spent more than two years away from riding with a badly broken leg but is on the comeback trail.