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Varroa no easy task

Local beekeepers are being urged to remain vigilant as the varroa mite continues to spread across parts of southeast Queensland. Jacob Stevens, president of...

Dingle Queensland grower top award

Kalfresh vegetable grower, Craig Dingle, has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year, after spearheading on-farm innovations that have boosted...

Technology projects to combat feral pigs

The Department of Primary Industries is investing $436,160 in programs, including one at UQ Gatton, to create innovative tools and techniques to control feral...

Changes to definition of ‘primary producer’ status 

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation and its members, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, and Canegrowers, have welcomed the Minister for Primary Industries...

Cattle and lamb turn off surges as seasonal conditions bite

Australia’s red meat sector has recorded a significant lift in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter of 2025, with producers responding...

Latest from the saleyards

Toogoolawah 25th Annual Weaner Show and Sale Friday 16 May Shepherdson and Boyd’s 25 th Annual Weaner Show and Sale was a huge success with buyers appreciating...

Regional tour to shape the future of Queensland primary industries

The state government is working with primary producers across the state to design a plan to deliver a prosperous future for the sector....

Mates from hangs to race cup glory

A group of mates from the Gatton Redbacks Football Club have turned a social outing idea during the off-season into a successful horse racing...

April outlook favourable for beef despite tariffs

The Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ April Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less impact than initially expected, however dry conditions across...

Applications open for producer demonstration sites

Meat and Livestock Australia is calling for new applications for Producer Demonstration Sites to kick off from the end of 2025. The PDS Open Call...