Rural

7 August 2025

Boost for growers and waterways

The South East Queensland Horticultural Best Management Practice (BMP) Incentive Program will expand its reach to support at least 60 additional growers over the next four years. It builds on the success of a pilot program popular with pineapple grow...

5 August 2025

Düll duo take on Royal Show

Clancie is debuting in the state final for Prime Judging category at the Ekka, Queensland’s Olympic-equivalent for cattle showing. Having just turned 16, this is her first year eligible to compete at the state level. “I’ve won Champion paraders and j...

3 August 2025

New guide to help developers and landowners blend renewables with agriculture

The Agrivoltaics Handbook, developed by Farm Renewables Consulting and Progressive Agriculture with support from EnergyCo, provides practical guidance for integrating agriculture into solar energy projects. The resource includes information for lando...

2 August 2025

Funding rural peace of mind

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants were open to not-for-profit and community organisations to support and promote mental health and wellbeing, prevent the impact of mental ill-health, encourage help-seeking and/or improve mental health literacy t...

1 August 2025

Exporters backed amid tariff turmoil

Trade and Investment Queensland’s (TIQ) Tariff Response Unit has already connected with more than 200 businesses through regional roundtables, with final sessions planned for Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Longreach. The initiative aims to build resil...

26 July 2025

Anglers lured in to celebrate 25 years of fi sh stocking scheme

Queensland’s inland fishing program, the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS), was introduced in 2000 and has expanded from 25 dams to 63 impoundments. To celebrate, the “SIPS 25” fishing competition will be held during the September school holid...

25 July 2025

‘Cautious optimism’ for Agricultural trade conditions

With around two-thirds of Australian produce destined for export, global market volatility continues to shape growth opportunities, reinforcing the importance of diversified trade relationships.Two major forces are influencing the sector’s outlook: o...

20 July 2025

A stirrup in biosecurity as Hendra virus is confirmed in SEQ

Unfortunately, the horse died on the property following a rapid decline in its condition. Acting Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Fiona Thompson said the department is working closely with the horse owner to contain the risk on-site. Tracing and exposure ...

17 July 2025

Tackling $1.2B problem for farmers using cheap rock

University of South Australia (UniSA) environmental researcher Dr Binoy Sarkar is leading an Enhanced Rock Weathering trial that involves applying crushed basalt to agricultural soils, measuring its nutrient release and carbon capture. Dr Sarkar, fro...