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Queensland has more than 12.5 million head of cattle! This Queensland Agriculture video showcases our world class beef quality for global markets.

During April, FutureBeef welcomed Megan Gurnett to our team of beef extension officers. Megan comes from a beef property 70km west of Charleville and has recently completed a…
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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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A major re-development of one of Australia’s leading saleyards was officially opened by Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Bill Byrne last week. The Minister visited the Dalby Regional…
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A new manual produced by MLA provides a roadmap for northern beef producers wanting to improve their bottom line. Improving the performance of northern beef enterprises – key…
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Some great news in the FutureBeef extension team! Congratulations to Jo Robertson, Beef Extension Officer, Charters Towers. Jo was selected from a high quality pool of 49 applicants…
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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.

Congratulations to Rebecca Gunther, Beef Extension Officer, on her recent win of the Strong Rural Women’s award from the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN). Announced…
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This worksheet estimates and compares the costs of feeding stock to selling and buying back. It also gives a breakeven sale price required to cover feeding costs. It…
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With many farming communities affected by the on-going dry season, the Suncare community services group and the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) have put together the ‘Western Bush…
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