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2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award applications now open

Applications are now open for the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner...

Future drought fund to boost community-based organisations in drought preparedness

The Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is pleased to announce a new opportunity for community-based organisations in Maranoa through...

Poultry sales thriving in Stanthorpe

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, poultry sellers have observed an increased interest in locals buying from them, particularly chickens. On a Sunday once a month, the...

Climate damage costing Queensland farmers

Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr...

Livestock markets update

Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week… Cattle numbers fell,...

Livestock markets update

Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week… Reasonable numbers were...

Showcasing our agriculture leaders

Passionate innovators and key influencers in the agricultural sector will once again be recognised through the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader...

10 things to know from Queensland Farmers’ Federation

1. QFF and its members have welcomed the Queensland Government’s ongoing commitment to prioritising water security for the state, with $510M announced for water...

In brief

1. With a closing date of Friday 24 June, time is running out for Queensland primary school students to enter the Farm Safety Calendar...

Everything you need to prepare for Lumpy Skin and Foot and Mouth with one...

A new, online one-stop information portal for Lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) preparedness is now available to livestock owners and other...

QFF In Brief

Fresh produce sector plan Last week, Queensland Farmer's Federation (QFF) member Growcom unveiled a 10-year strategic plan for the Queensland fresh produce sector, Future Fields. The...

Olsen’s product of the month

Olsen’s product of the month for May 2022 is... Tuffy Tubs and Buckets. Australia's toughest buckets are tough and flexible, with an easy pour spout...

Severe crop and property damage reported as giant hailstones thrash Granite...

Severe crop and property damage has been reported on the Granite Belt after a destructive supercell pelted hailstones as big as baseballs on Tuesday...