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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...

Australia’s farmers hold the key to climate action

The federal government released its National Climate Risk Assessment and 2035 climate target this week and it presented a largely gloomy picture. It’s fair to...

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...

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...

Reduced yarding at Emerald

Emerald agents yarded a reduced offering of 1050 head at the Thursday, 29 May, sale, with much of the yarding comprising prime cattle. The...

Calls falling on deaf ears

There’s growing concern in agriculture circles about the overreach by the Queensland Police Service’s Weapons Licensing Branch (WLB) applying increasing restrictions on farmers’ legitimate...

Ag In Brief

Australia heading towards record-high winter crop planting Australia’s farmers are heading towards a record-high winter crop planting this year, Rabobank says in its newly-released 2025/26...

Newly re-elected Federal Governments prioritisation of Nature Positive Laws welcomed

AgForce welcomes the newly-elected Albanese Government’s prioritisation of much-needed Nature Positive reforms. With a clear majority in the Lower House and strength in the...

Strapping in for Easter

The big wet has not been enough to dampen the passion and anticipation building for Emerald’s annual Easter Rodeo. With two weeks until the event,...

Sheer delight for Hunt

Some things are worth the wait. Just ask Central Queenslander Ben Hunt after winning a fairytale premiership with the Brisbane Broncos in Sydney on Sunday...