Pause needed for sake of food security as well as environment, social and community...
A couple of powerful early opportunities have opened up for Queensland’s new Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett, one of which relates to water and...
Showcase opens up innovation of Bundaberg region to rest of Australia
Right from the morning registrations on day one, the AgTech Showcase 2024 on 22 and 23 October was a dynamic event that allowed over...
RRR Women and Red Earth renew historical fund to support South Burnett women
South Burnett Women will be supported to attend professional and personal development events through a renewed bursary partnership between two not-for-profits: Rural Regional and...
Families and farmers cannot afford biosecurity gaps
Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not addressed by all sides of politics ahead...
Sugar too big to ignore this state election
Leaders of Queensland’s peak sugar industry bodies – CANEGROWERS and the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) – have come together to discuss the industry’s...
Time for a smarter approach to water quality
For more than 150 years, Queensland’s sugarcane industry has been a cornerstone of our state and regional economies.
But growers are not just economic drivers...
Back the Bush: Support Queensland’s food and fibre producers this election
It’s sometimes easy to forget that behind every meal you enjoy - three times a day and 365 days a year - there are...
Austchilli part of US study tour
A study tour to be held in California this month will give Aussie vegetable growers insight into global innovations and emerging technology to support...
This State election, the future is in the stalks
We stand at a pivotal moment—a rare opportunity to build a transformative new industry in Queensland.
This is our chance to create thousands of...
Mill apprentices take out top awards
Training tradies is a major focus at Isis Central Sugar Mill and it’s paying off with Isis apprentices being recognised in trades training awards...
State Government appoints new position to benefit food farmers
The State Government has announced the appointment of an interim Food Farmers’ Commissioner.
On Wednesday 25 September, Charles Burke was appointed to the position after...
It’s time to pull together – let’s crush it!
Following the resolution of the long-running industrial pay dispute between Wilmar Sugar and the three unions representing mill workers last week, I urge our...
McCracken lands silver in Dubai
Bundaberg’s Rheed McCracken claimed silver at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix last week.
The champion Paralympian finished second in the T34 100m men's...
