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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Leanne Donaldson today announced a new approach to Johne’s disease management in Queensland. “As of 1 July 2016, the Queensland Government will no longer…
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Nominations for the North Australia Beef Research Council (NABRC) Medals close on July 1. These Medals recognise the achievements of those who have made a significant contribution to the northern…
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Producers grazing cattle on leucaena pastures will know about the inoculum provided by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) which allows their animals to safely eat leucaena. …
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Internationally recognised Department of Agriculture and Fisheries pasture agronomist Dr Richard Silcock has spent half a century using his considerable skills to help build Queensland’s beef and sheep…
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Connect, network, inspire – these are the things that happen at a Queensland Regional, Rural and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) conference.  Much laughter, a few tears and a…
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Be on the lookout! Cattle producers throughout western Queensland would be well advised to be on the lookout for pimelea poisoning this spring. Pimelea poisoning can otherwise be…
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The Australian Government launched the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper last Saturday. This is the government’s plan to grow agriculture and it is a $4 billion investment in our…
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Emma Hegarty wins inaugural Trans-Tasman award – the Zanda McDonald Award. Emma Hegarty, 27 year old Beef Extension Officer for Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), has…
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has declared El Niño, but what does this really mean? This great infographic (see below) explains what typically occurs in an El Niño…
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The Australian Government recently released the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper. This paper outlines fresh ideas for Australia’s agricultural future. Submissions closed 12 December 2014.