Rural Review

FRESH fruit and vegetables could cost even more at the checkout if a change to legislation goes ahead and experts warn it’s not only consumers…

FARMING successfully means seizing opportunity when the weather is good and that’s exactly what’s happening across the Scenic Rim as primary producers take advantage of…

A NEW research project will examine the wild harvest buffalo supply chain in the Northern Territory, looking at barriers, opportunities and ways to ensure sustainable…

CHANGES to Queensland’s fire ant biosecurity zones mean a lot more work for those in contact with soil, hay, mulch, manure, quarry products and potted…

THERE is no doubt Australians love coffee.   The coffee bean market is worth $1 Billion but the majority of beans are sourced overseas. AgriFutures wants…

KERRY Valley dairy farmer Kay Tommerup has taken on the role of Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) vice president. She was elected a director of QFF…

WIRELESS technology and motion detection cameras are being used to monitor cattle in a trial taking place at University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus.             The…

A LACK of placement opportunities is holding back the next generation of farmers, a study by AgriFutures has found.             Associate Professor Amy Cosby looked…

THE hailstorm that hit areas of the Lockyer Valley region on Friday, November 10 resulted in 18 producers reporting damage, three of which were reported…

THE National cattle herd has officially begun to destock with cattle slaughter at its highest level since March 2020. Meat and Livestock global supply analyst…

MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) have named the country’s top producers in the 2023 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards.             The…

THE hailstorm that tore through Lockyer Valley shredding greenhouses and decimating crops has caused an estimated $50M in damage.             The five kilometre wide storm…