Get ready for Beef Australia 2018!
The countdown is on for Australia’s national beef expo, Beef Australia 2018, which kicks off in Rockhampton on the 6 May for a full week. Tickets go on sale 19 March, so…
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Interactive weed map
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has produced an interactive weed map database. This new tool shows users where weeds are distributed across Queensland and displays photos of individual weeds with links…
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Northern Australian grazing industry to benefit from new climate project
A new project will help the grazing industry across Northern Australia better manage drought and climate risks through a range of research, development and extension activities. The $8 million Northern Australian Climate…
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Optimising profit and resilience of beef businesses in central Queensland
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is hosting a series of Optimising profit and resilience of beef business workshops for central Queensland beef producers in April. The workshops are free and…
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Small business digital grants program
What is it? The Small Business Digital Grants Program provides small businesses with access to digital technology and services to enable them to: work smarter engage with the global economy make the…
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New look Long Paddock website
The Long Paddock website has a new look. It was launched in early March, and with greatly improved functionality, it’s now even easier for producers to access climate and pasture information to…
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Are you bogged, mate?
Mary O’Brien is a passionate advocate for agriculture. Mary recently penned this great read… Are you bogged, mate? She’s raising awareness about blokes, mental health and depression in the bush. There are…
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Game of drones
Using drones, robotics and new technologies is the focus for school students participating in this year’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries School Science Competition. The theme is Game of Drones and entries…
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Grazing BMP accelerated workshop proves a hit with local producers
A two day accelerated Grazing BMP workshop took place in Charters Towers last month and was attended by 20 local producers. Covering all five modules of the program in two days, the…
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Get ready for Beef Australia 2018!
The countdown is on for Australia’s national beef expo, Beef Australia 2018, which kicks off in Rockhampton on the 6 May for a full week. Tickets go on sale 19 March, so…
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New mental health resource
www.ifarmwell.com.au is a new, FREE, online tool kit to help Australian farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day. It has been developed by Australian farmers…
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