Rural

27 January 2026

The future of farming takes centre stage

Asia-Pacific’s leading agrifood innovation event, evokeAG., has launched its 2026 program and startup cohort, setting the stage for two days of robust debate, cutting-edge technology and big-picture thinking about the future of agriculture. The event...

27 January 2026

New year, new focus on health

As the new year begins, rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to take a moment to check in on their health — and make preventative care a priority for the year ahead. Whether it’s booking a routine check-up or following up on a lingering ...

27 January 2026

A sustainable food future for SEQ for 2032

THE future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope as work begins to future-proof thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic and social benefits. Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and the Council of Mayors (...

1 January 2026

Robodogs herd sheep in UniSC research project

What began as a chance conversation in Central Queensland has grown into a high-profile undergraduate research project, with University of the Sunshine Coast robodogs herding sheep at this year’s Ekka. The project traces back to when Rohan Ballon fro...

22 December 2025

Thank you to farmers who don’t get holidays

As Australians prepare for festive feasts filled with fresh seafood, vibrant summer fruit, crisp vegetables, quality meats, artisan dairy, wine, grains and more, Rural Aid is urging the nation to support the producers who keep Christmas on the table....

22 December 2025

Boost for national feral cat and fox control

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) has strengthened its national response to invasive predators with the appointment of a new National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordinator. Yasmin Aly (pictured) has joined the organisation in the ne...

2 December 2025

$500M beef corridor upgrade

CONSTRUCTION has officially started on the first project under the Australian and Queensland Governments landmark $500 million Queensland Beef Roads program, which will progressively upgrade and seal critical freight routes across an area the size of...

2 December 2025

Branding laws under review

THE State Government is working with beef producers to update a one-hundred-year-old law governing livestock identification. A roundtable with livestock experts will be convened by the Minister for Primary Industries today to discuss Queensland’s liv...

29 November 2025

Santa X Feeder Steers Sell to $2600/head at Toogoolawah

Shepherdson and Boyd reported a larger yarding this week of 1527 head of cattle. The quality of cattle on offer was very good and supported by a very strong panel of buyers. Prices improved across the board with values reaching levels we haven’t seen...