Planting underway for cotton with above average crops expected
Planting has begun across most of Australia’s cotton growing regions with some crops already out of the ground in warmer climates, while some growers...
Hormesis in weeds
No doubt about it, you just have to remain in our agricultural industry long enough, promoting best management and cutting-edge extension practices, and hey...
Ag In Brief
Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy
Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more...
Ag In Brief
Strong growth in livestock
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock...
A defining moment for the sugarcane industry
The Queensland Government Inquiry into bioenergy from sugar held hearings in Mackay and Townsville this week, and it was great to see a strong...
Spring reveals strength of crops
There is no doubt that this springtime of year certainly shows how good our winter crops are going to be.
It also shows up some...
A defining moment for the sugarcane industry
The Queensland Government Inquiry into bioenergy from sugar held hearings in Mackay and Townsville this week, and it was great to see a strong...
Central Queensland needs a Hub before the next wet season hits
After all of the natural disasters we have endured in central and northern Queensland this year, it’s time we really set in stone firmer...
Don’t panic about grubs in chickpeas
Have been hearing about significant Helicoverpa larvae numbers being present in our current chickpea crops throughout the state.
With temperatures starting to reach an average...
Ag In Brief
2026 Rabobank Australian graduate program
Applications for Rabobank’s 2026 graduate program are now open, providing university graduates interested in agriculture and agribusiness the chance to...
Ag In Brief
Queensland rural confidence softens
Queensland rural confidence has dipped slightly in the most recent quarter, with the state’s primary producers reporting concern about the cost...
Ag In Brief
Turning point for croppers
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Monthly Commodity Update finds that widespread rain in late July marked a turning point for Australia’s winter cropping...
Navigation hazard as boat sinks
At around 2am on Thursday, 2 October, a 50ft timber schooner sank downstream of the Hanson Road Bridge in the Calliope River.
The site has...
