Climate-smart workshop in Cooktown strengthens soil knowledge and on-farm decision making Key takeaways The workshop created space for producers to share experiences, discuss issues like soil health and feral pig...READ MORE
Drought has significant impact on the wellbeing of people and communities across Tropical North Queensland.
Drought affects all industries but particularly Tropical North Queensland agriculture industries including beef, sugar, vegetable, dairy, citrus and tropical fruit.
The Australian Government is contributing $8 million over 4 years through the Future Drought Fund. Hub partners are providing co-contributions of $18.5 million over 4 years.
Through the Hub, farmers, Indigenous landholders, communities, researchers and business have come together and co-designed approaches and solutions for drought resilience in Tropical North Queensland.
Drought has significant impact on the wellbeing of people and communities across Tropical North Queensland.
Drought affects all industries but particularly Tropical North Queensland agriculture industries including beef, sugar, vegetable, dairy, citrus and tropical fruit.
Through the Hub, farmers, Indigenous landholders, communities, researchers and business have come together and co-designed approaches and solutions for drought resilience in Tropical North Queensland.
Climate-smart workshop in Cooktown strengthens soil knowledge and on-farm decision making Key takeaways The workshop created space for producers to share experiences, discuss issues like soil health and feral pig...READ MORE
Practical carbon accounting workshop supports on-farm decision making. Key takeaways Using tools like the SB-GAF calculator, producers can turn emissions data into clear insights about their operation, helping inform day-to-day...READ MORE
Building practical soil skills to support better land management Key takeaways Practical field tests like pH, texture, slaking and organic matter can quickly indicate soil condition and often align closely...READ MORE
Inspiring the next generation through AgInspirations Key takeaways Programs like AgInspirations are giving local students real exposure to agriculture, helping address future workforce challenges by showing clear career pathways across...READ MORE
Regional Food Security Workshop Strengthens Collaboration for Cape York Food Systems Key takeaways There is growing momentum to support locally driven food systems across Cape York and the Torres Strait,...READ MORE
From Research to Results at the Northern Beef Research Update Conference Key takeaways The conference reinforced that future research priorities are being shaped by producers, with a focus on practical...READ MORE
Deadly Women Celebrate International Women’s Day in Cairns Key takeaways More than 60 people attended the Deadly International Women’s Day event despite heavy rain, highlighting strong community commitment to supporting...READ MORE
Enhanced Rock Weathering Symposium and Field Day ABOUT THE EVENT The Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Research in Australia Symposium and Field Visit (25-26 June 2026), Cairns and Mareeba, Queensland) brings...READ MORE
Trusted Advice Key to Smarter AgTech Decisions Key takeaways As technology options expand, producers are looking for clear, impartial guidance before investing. The workshop reinforced that they want support that...READ MORE
Strong Networks Just as Important as New Tech Key takeaways Tech only works if it solves a real business problem. Do not adopt AgTech for the sake of it. Start...READ MORE
AgValuate is a cutting-edge innovation readiness assessment tool, purpose-built for farmers, producers, and land managers.
Developed in collaboration with the agricultural community, it offers a tailored approach to evaluating your business strategies and identifying where your farm sits on the innovation journey.
Whether you are just beginning to explore digital technologies or looking to enhance existing practices, AgValuate provides insights that matter to your operation.
We are developing educational materials to help support Australian producers, farmers and land managers understand the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework.
ESG is a framework that can help producers to address sustainability issues, enhance sustainability performance, increase resilience, reduce risks and create opportunities.
It is no longer a niche concept. ESG standards are now essential for promoting sustainability in agriculture and creating long-term value in agricultural production.
Helping you build better soil health for a more resilient and profitiable future.
Healthy soil sits at the heart of productive, resilient agriculture across Australia.
For producers in Tropical North Queensland, soil health isn’t just a technical concept, it’s the difference between paddocks that bounce back after tough seasons and those that continue to decline.
A network of Regional Soil Coordinators across Australia is here to provide support for the agricultural industries in their local area.
Drought has significant impact on the wellbeing of people and communities across Tropical North Queensland.
Drought affects all industries but particularly Tropical North Queensland agriculture industries including beef, sugar, vegetable, dairy, citrus and tropical fruit.
The Australian Government is contributing $8 million over 4 years through the Future Drought Fund. Hub partners are providing co-contributions of $18.5 million over 4 years.
Through the Hub, farmers, Indigenous landholders, communities, researchers and business have come together and co-designed approaches and solutions for drought resilience in Tropical North Queensland.
The Hub is also building critical skills as a key input in building resilience to drought and leveraging new tools, approaches and technology.
High resolution photos captured from drones can provide a wealth of information about the health and condition of a paddock, such as the amount and distribution of pasture and weeds,...READ MORE
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