Get your start in agriculture
Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture.
A program evaluation shows a...
UQ Gold Medal for Julia
The University of Queensland has named Julia Spicer as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Gatton Gold Medal, awarded annually to a UQ Gatton...
Pest vine found
Council has alerted Lockyer Valley locals to an invasive weed that has not been detected in the area for over half a century.
A...
Energy roadmap for our farmers
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the release of the Queensland Government’s Energy Roadmap, which provides greater certainty for farmers, landholders and rural...
Showjumping returns
After nearly 18 months out of action, the Lockyer Jump Club returned to the arena last Sunday with a successful show jumping training day...
chance to cut red tape and boost productivity
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce...
Annual saleyard numbers soar for Laidley
Meat & Livestock Australia has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock transactions across Australian saleyards,...
Farmers propel $100 billion growth forecast
Australia’s farmers and producers are projected to achieve a record outcome, with recent figures indicating that the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industry is expected...
Record beef production forecast as national herd stabilises
Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections...
Gatton AgTech Showcase tickets available
Tickets for the second Gatton AgTech Showcase, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025, are now available to book online.
The showcase will provide...
