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Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Fertiliser urea expensive but globally available

Urea shortages have hit the headlines in the context of high purity urea used in transport, but urea fertiliser is still available, if dear.

Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

If forecasts are realised, Australia's agricultural production will reach a record $78 billion in 2021/22, with the most valuable winter crop ever expected worth $22.3 billion.

New grass-fed cattle peak body in the wind

New grass-fed cattle peak body in the wind

Beef Industry Australia is the 'working title' of a new cattle advocacy body in the making

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

Indian farmers are in line to reap a record crop this year.

Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

If forecasts are realised, Australia's agricultural production will reach a record $78 billion in 2021/22, with the most valuable winter crop ever expected worth $22.3 billion.

Wet November wipes out rainfall deficiencies

Wet November wipes out rainfall deficiencies

An exceptionally wet November has lifted rainfall deficiencies in Queensland.

Harvest Road expands its WA beef footprint

Harvest Road expands its WA beef footprint

Twiggy Forrest's Harvest Road grows cattle and beef supply chain with purchase of iconic farm

Dam water inflows mean 'all systems go' for South Burnett producers

Dam water inflows mean 'all systems go' for South Burnett producers

"Fantastic sight", "massive relief" and "all systems go" are the words South Burnett producers are using to express the sheer joy being felt at the sight of the region's big storage dams full to the brim and overflowing.

New north west weather radar goes online in time for La Nina

New north west weather radar goes online in time for La Nina

A new north west Queensland weather radar has turned online, in time for the upcoming La Nina wet season.

Wet November wipes out rainfall deficiencies

Wet November wipes out rainfall deficiencies

An exceptionally wet November has lifted rainfall deficiencies in Queensland.

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

India on track for record wheat and rapeseed production

Indian farmers are in line to reap a record crop this year.

Dam water inflows mean 'all systems go' for South Burnett producers

Dam water inflows mean 'all systems go' for South Burnett producers

"Fantastic sight", "massive relief" and "all systems go" are the words South Burnett producers are using to express the sheer joy being felt at the sight of the region's big storage dams full to the brim and overflowing.

New grass-fed cattle peak body in the wind

New grass-fed cattle peak body in the wind

Beef Industry Australia is the 'working title' of a new cattle advocacy body in the making

New north west weather radar goes online in time for La Nina

New north west weather radar goes online in time for La Nina

A new north west Queensland weather radar has turned online, in time for the upcoming La Nina wet season.

Severe storms, more floods predicted for rest of week

Severe storms, more floods predicted for rest of week

High rainfall, damaging winds and potentially large hailstones expected throughout parts of the nation.

Christmas cheer on show in Townsville

Christmas cheer on show in Townsville

Free ice cream, presents and rides were on offer thanks to donations from local businesses and volunteers.

Harvest Road expands its WA beef footprint

Harvest Road expands its WA beef footprint

Twiggy Forrest's Harvest Road grows cattle and beef supply chain with purchase of iconic farm

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Severe storms, more floods predicted for rest of week

Severe storms, more floods predicted for rest of week

High rainfall, damaging winds and potentially large hailstones expected throughout parts of the nation.

South Kipper sold for $3.2 million | Video

South Kipper sold for $3.2 million | Video

The hectare Brisbane Valley property South Kipper has sold for $3.2 million.

Police investigating possible hit and run at Tully

Police investigating possible hit and run at Tully

Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was located deceased next to the Bruce Highway at Tully last Friday.

Heatwave in west, flooding on the east coast

Heatwave in west, flooding on the east coast

Forecasts for high temperatures over the interior and west coast while the east coast continues to be battered by storm activity.

Spur-throated locust numbers increase | Video

Spur-throated locust numbers increase | Video

Spur-throated locust numbers are on the increase in north Queensland.

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Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

Ag records to tumble for Aussie farmers

If forecasts are realised, Australia's agricultural production will reach a record $78 billion in 2021/22, with the most valuable winter crop ever expected worth $22.3 billion.

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Australian wheat crop upgraded to a bin bursting record

Perceptions about the 2023 crop will determine whether wheat prices can go higher in the post-harvest period.

Pacific labour programs on the improve

Pacific labour programs on the improve

While the Pacific labour programs may have their challenges, they remain hugely valued both in the Pacific and Australia, and are on the improve.

Woolworths leads the way in milk price lift

Woolworths leads the way in milk price lift

Dollar a litre milk is well behind us now, and it looks like milk price will start following the general laws of economics responding to supply and demand.

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Queensland borders to open early

Queensland borders to open early

The border will reopen earlier than anticipated.

Nationals MP Damian Drum to retire at poll

Nationals MP Damian Drum to retire at poll

Senior Nationals MP Damian Drum, the party's chief whip, has announced he will leave federal politics at the next election due by May.

Labor sets emissions target it will take to coming election

Labor sets emissions target it will take to coming election

Anthony Albanese's shadow cabinet is meeting on Friday morning to consider options for a 2030 emissions reduction target which Labor will take to next year's poll.

Agvet industry concern APVMA streamlining will add more bureaucracy

Agvet industry concern APVMA streamlining will add more bureaucracy

Changes to the nation's agvet chemical regulator will give farmers quicker access to chemicals, the government says, but the industry is concerned it will create another layer of bureaucracy.

New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

New method reduces soil carbon measurement costs for farmers by 90pc

Agricultural experts have urged farmers to do their research and consider the potential risks before diving headfirst into the emerging carbon market.

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FMC Australia's generous donation to the RFDS

FMC Australia's generous donation to the RFDS

The generous donation will help bolster RFDS Queensland section.

Central Highlands facing aged care bed shortfall

Central Highlands facing aged care bed shortfall

Community members in Emerald are calling on the Federal Government to fill the gap in aged care beds, as the town faces a current 20 bed shortfall.

Dairyfarmer turned bush poet reflects on remarkable journey

Dairyfarmer turned bush poet reflects on remarkable journey

"IT was my passion and I never wanted to be the age I am now and wonder 'what if?'," says Bob Magor.

Fears over doctor shortfall in rural and regional Queensland

Fears over doctor shortfall in rural and regional Queensland

Biggenden's only medical facility will have no permanent doctor from December 10 to January 3.

Faces from Clermont Races

Faces from Clermont Races

See who was spotted at the 2021 Clermont Races.

Brad Paisley bound for Mareeba

Brad Paisley bound for Mareeba

Find out where you can see him in the north.

Check out the front page news of NQR on November 19, 1977

Check out the front page news of NQR on November 19, 1977

Foot and mouth disease was a hot topic at the time.

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Collaboration vital to innovative agricultural supply chain

Collaboration vital to innovative agricultural supply chain

If governments and industry continue to work with us and with our regional communities - collaboratively, openly - together we can achieve so much.

Pacific labour programs on the improve

Pacific labour programs on the improve

While the Pacific labour programs may have their challenges, they remain hugely valued both in the Pacific and Australia, and are on the improve.

Woolworths leads the way in milk price lift

Woolworths leads the way in milk price lift

Dollar a litre milk is well behind us now, and it looks like milk price will start following the general laws of economics responding to supply and demand.

New data proves tree numbers are growing

New data proves tree numbers are growing

Queensland's strong compliance framework means that where unlawful land clearing is suspected, the Department of Resources investigates and can take compliance actions.

The smart state for horticulture

The smart state for horticulture

We are celebrating this week the launch of the Gatton Smart Farm initiative.

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Outback towns to host Mount Isa Rodeo series

Outback towns to host Mount Isa Rodeo series

The organisers of the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere announced the creation of 'Road to Rodeo - An Isa Rodeo Experience'.

Meet Clarke Creek campdrafting young guns, Emily and Tom Wallace

Meet Clarke Creek campdrafting young guns, Emily and Tom Wallace

Meet some of CQ's rising campdraft talent.

Campdrafting back by popular demand

Campdrafting back by popular demand

Increased waitlists as campdrafts grow in popularity.

Police: 'Others involved' in horse slaughter

Police: 'Others involved' in horse slaughter

Police believe a Mount Isa man charged over the horrific slaughter of 41 horses near Longreach last month had help shooting the animals.

McMahon salutes with a winning quadrella in Barcy

McMahon salutes with a winning quadrella in Barcy

With rides in seven of the eight programmed events, Ric McMahon simply dominated the Barcaldine races

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

Faces from the Mareeba Annuals

See who was snapped at the Mareeba Annuals.

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Reds players lend a hand at harvest

Reds players lend a hand at harvest

Queensland Reds connect with rural communities through cross-regional tour.

Meet Clarke Creek campdrafting young guns, Emily and Tom Wallace

Meet Clarke Creek campdrafting young guns, Emily and Tom Wallace

Meet some of CQ's rising campdraft talent.

Townsville on standby as NRL GF back-up

Townsville on standby as NRL GF back-up

Townsville is on standby to hold the NRL grand final on Sunday with new cases of COVID-19 in Brisbane.

Grand Symphony books Country Cups date with Spring Cup win

Grand Symphony books Country Cups date with Spring Cup win

There was a boilover as the Mount Isa Country Cups Qualifier was decided by the narrowest of margins.

Ballard family added to Queensland racing Hall of Fame

Ballard family added to Queensland racing Hall of Fame

The family trio of Keith, Denise and Dan Ballard have been added to the Qld Racing Hall of Fame