Rural

10 April 2025

Government takes action against feral pigs

After years of Labor neglect, feral pig populations have exploded across Queensland, causing severe damage to agriculture, the environment, and waterways. $1 million of the new investment will be spent on the Queensland Feral Pig Action Plan, which h...

8 April 2025

Watering growth

The scheme takes recycled water from the Caboolture South Wastewater Treatment Plant and pumps it to Moodlu Quarry, which acts as a storage facility, before pushing it to farms for irrigation.The WIS marks the first use of recycled water for irrigati...

7 April 2025

Deer breeding season a call for community action

Dr. Annelise Wiebkin, National Deer Management Coordinator, says feral deer cause serious damage in farmland, native bushland, and urban areas. She highlights that breeding season is a particularly critical time to notice their presence and manage th...

2 April 2025

Thousands of livestock lost in floods

Vast areas of western and central Queensland have been submerged, with floodwaters surpassing levels seen during previous major flood events. The devastating impact on agriculture has been immense, with a significant number of livestock lost and much...

30 March 2025

New counselling for women in rural QLD

The new virtual counselling service, ‘Women’s Wellbeing Line,’ provides women with essential mental healthcare, counselling, pregnancy loss advice, and health referrals. The service is operated by Women’s Health and Equality Queensland and supported ...

26 March 2025

Local agribusiness woman wins Queensland award

Recognised at a ceremony in Brisbane on March 20, Ms McNaughton’s work is pivotal in driving collaboration and innovation among food and agribusinesses in Queensland’s rural communities. Through FAN, Ms McNaughton has connected producers, manufacture...

19 March 2025

Spotlight on Trump, tariffs and weather

Livestock sectors are under pressure with the impacts on horticultural production of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred are still being assessed.Senior Manager Industry Affairs, Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, Neil Burgess, said cattle prices are continuing to be...

18 March 2025

Flooded with stress

Melanie Colquhoun and her husband, Nic, had taken every precaution to prepare for TCA to ensure their 35 heads of cattle were safe during potential floods, as they knew the property was in a flood zone.This included moving them to the second highest ...

15 March 2025

Agribusiness insights into 2025 start

Winter crop harvest has exceeded expectations, with the focus now shifting to demand dynamics. Cattle markets are also expected to see some upside amidst strong export demand, particularly from the US. Tightening global supply will continue to suppor...