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Alan has an eye for detail

Alan Steinhardt has a long and rich history of showing and judging produce with the Marburg Show and surrounding exhibitions. A life member at Marburg...

Nearly 50K ha treated in Lockyer

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) has reported treatment of nearly 50,000 hectares of land in the Lockyer Valley, with treatment ‘just around...

On-farm training in focus

Janne Dipple describes herself as a woman who wears two hats. With 20 years’ experience working in adult education and training Mrs Dipple has designed...

Workhorses on show

The 45th Gatton Heavy Horse Field Day brought out lovers of all things equine to the Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday 4 and...

Producers urged to act now to stay in control of farm finances

Primary producers in southern Queensland are being urged to take a proactive approach to managing their farm finances, with interest rates peaking and the...

CSIRO sows seeds for Australia’s farming future

Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050, according to a new report released...

Defining Indigenous ag

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is hosting a series of roundtables across April and May to seek input on Indigenous agricultural products. The roundtables invite...

Interim report backs mandatory Code of Conduct for Food and Grocery retailers

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the interim report reviewing the adequacy of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying the recommendations would help...

New resources to grow the next gen of ag workers

A range of new resources will help teachers and advisors encourage young people to consider a career in Australia’s constantly evolving and modern agriculture...

Agribusiness Forum a hit

Cattle farmers Ben and Alice Roughan were among 30 producers who participated in a free Agribusiness forum hosted by Somerset Regional Council (SRC). Mr and...

Brett Freese after the blue ribbon

Councillor Brett Freese is comfortable in the paddock and on the computer. The newly-elected Somerset councillor brings with him a wealth of experience in information...

Councils outvoted