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New Brisbane Valley Donor Centre Set to Support Bovine IVF

The cattle industry in South East Queensland is set to benefit from a new, purpose-built bovine IVF donor centre outside Toogoolawah. With a rapidly...

UniSQ to turn dairy waste into sustainable biofuels

A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland is aiming to accelerate Australia’s transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed...

Inland fishing trial

More than $9 million has been committed to a groundbreaking program trialling innovative and low-impact fishing technologies in Queensland, as part of a transition...

Lighting the path for the future of inshore fisheries

Over $9 million has been allocated to trial innovative low-impact fishing gear in Queensland, funded by the Department of Primary Industries and the Fisheries...

Beef producers signal confidence amid shifting conditions

The latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) indicates strong producer confidence in the sector's outlook, along with stable herd...

Ag production figures fall

The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock...

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...