Rural

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...

13 March 2025

Rural Aid Supporting farmers affected by Alfred

The impact of disasters extends beyond physical damage, affecting mental wellbeing. Rural Aid reminds farmers and primary producers to prioritise their mental health during this time. Stress can build before, during, and after such events, and seekin...

5 March 2025

Insights from global practices protect Australian crops in extreme weather

ProdOz crop science technologist Zen Kynigos said there has been growing national demand for the anti-stress fertiliser Indra, as extreme conditions, like Far North Queensland’s summer floods, are forcing farmers to ramp up risk management strategies...

1 March 2025

Meet QLD Rural Women’s finalist

Food and Agribusiness Network is one of Australia’s leading food and industry clusters, with over 420 members in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Gympie regions. Other finalists include Libby-Cook Black from the Torres Strait and Angie Nisbet fro...