The Australian agriculture industry is set to make history this financial year with a forecast to reach $78 billion in value. (more…)
Tag: agribusiness
$693,429 sweetener for Mackay sugar cane processor
Mackay-based Townsend Industries will receive $693,429 in funding for a pilot facility that will test how processed sugar cane can produce high-value products. (more…)
Federal Budget provides support but not strategy
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has acknowledged spending in the agriculture portfolio in the 2021-22 Federal Budget but noted the government’s lack of strategic vision to enhance the sector’s competitiveness, prosperity and growth. (more…)
Tariff tool to help manage farm electricity costs
A new tool developed by CANEGROWERS is helping sugarcane growers make informed decisions about electricity tariffs for the coming financial year. (more…)
Agricultural extension graduates begin work
Farmers throughout the Great Barrier Reef catchments will benefit from 11 new extension officer graduates who recently began a work placement program with various agricultural advisory and Natural Resource Management groups. (more…)
Queensland horticulture to shine at Export Awards
The Queensland horticulture industry will come together this June 2021 to celebrate the industry’s export achievements at the Queensland Horticulture Export Dinner. (more…)