Rural Review
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Annual fireweed invasion stronger due to drought
Have you noticed the rash of bright yellow daisies appearing along the roadsides and in open paddocks over the last few weeks? If you have…
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Agriculture turning digital with new hubs
Eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs are set to be established across regional Australia. The Australian Government announced an investment of $86 million to…
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Seasonal workforce breakthrough a boost for farmers, food supply and economy
The Australian Government has developed a national plan to allow seasonal and Pacific workers to fill farming’s labour void and help support Australia’s Covid-19 recovery. Federal…
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Small grants for smart farms up to $100k
Farmers, fishers and foresters can now apply for Australian Government funding of up to $100,000 to support natural resource management efforts. Minister for Agriculture,…
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Using electric prodders on horses a criminal offence
Using electric prodders on horses was made a criminal offence as of August 1. Following the Martin inquiry into animal cruelty in the management of…
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$189,000 to ensure Aussie honey is the best
The Australian Government has awarded a $189,000 grant to B-QUAL Australia Pty Ltd to assure the integrity of supply chains that deliver premium honey products…
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Fire ants reach Wyaralong Dam
A fire ant infestation has been found at Wyaralong Dam, which according to the Department of Agriculture, is the first. Dozens of fire ant nests…
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Meet the local woman helping move nine billion bees
The largest mass migration of livestock in Australia is underway. By September 14, more than 227,000 bee hives from all over the nation will have been…
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March of the fire ants – ‘A clear and present danger’
The invasion of South East Queensland began with a fanfare of publicity and alarming warnings of the invader’s reputation as a summer nightmare and potential killer.…
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‘Toxic’: Claims levelled against fire ant program in Parliament
Claims of a toxic and putrid workplace, and allegations of falsified records and nepotism have been levelled against the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication…
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$100k win to Council to restore the Scenic Rim agri-tourism and food industry
The Scenic Rim Regional Council will initiate the first stage of an agri-food and agri-tourism industry development program using a $100,000 grant from the Queensland…
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Council boosts weed killing, tree planting budget
It goes by the impressive name of ‘Pest Plant Species Project’ but it boils down to the killing of weeds on roadsides throughout the region.…
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