The Queensland government has awarded commercial rights to three new varieties of mangoes to Australia’s largest grower of Kensington Pride mangoes, Mango Road. Read more
Horticulture producers net rewards from expanded program
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Australian government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting. Read more
Improving cold chain management for Cross Family Farms
Consumer demand for fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables is the inspiration behind Bundaberg horticulture growers, Cross Family Farms project partially funded by a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant. Read more
Shaping a carbon neutral food and fibre sector in Queensland
Key agricultural stakeholder groups in Queensland have partnered with the state government to design a pathway to help the agribusiness sector become a world-leader in low carbon production. Read more
Swipe right to match Queensland food exporters to new markets
A virtual catalogue on a national food industry website will allow export ready Queensland food and beverage suppliers to connect online with international markets. Read more
Irrigation project saves water for Queensland growers
The $32.54 million Mareeba-Dimbulah Efficiency Improvement Project to enhance water delivery to over 17,000ha of far north Queensland farmland has been completed. Read more
Queensland wines – a vintage way to celebrate the nation
The Queensland government has encouraged revellers to add some distinctive Queensland flavours to their Australia Day celebrations, in recognition of the state’s vibrant wine industry. Read more
Virtual trade mission positions agri-food exporters for growth in Korea
The Queensland government has launched its second virtual agriculture and food trade mission, with a focus on Korea. Read more
Currumbin Valley Brewing taps into Business Boost grant
Currumbin Valley Brewing, a Gold Coast brewery, have received a $15,000 Business Boost grant from the Queensland government to plan a new taproom, kitchen and brewery production facility. Read more
Growers go nuts for new macadamia varieties
The Australian macadamia industry is flourishing as tree sales soar, with as many as 2.5 million trees to be established across growing regions in Queensland and New South Wales over the next few years. Read more
Exclusive licence on offer for three new mango varieties
The Queensland government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development, which were developed under the National Mango Breeding Program. Read more
New program aims to grow Queensland’s agriculture workforce
Migrants, refugees and international students will be supported to find work in southwest Queensland’s agricultural sector as part of the Queensland government’s Diverse Queensland Workforce program. Read more
Queensland’s sheep and goat meat industry to double in value
The Queensland government has backed the state’s sheep and goat meat industry to double the value of production to $150 million per annum and create over 100 new jobs in regional communities. Read more
Supercharging rapid airfreight access for producers in Cairns
Air Freight Handling Services (AFHS) is calling for tenders to construct a new Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) in Cairns, to supercharge rapid airfreight access for agricultural producers. Read more
New program aims to grow Queensland’s online agri-food sales
Toowoomba Food Leaders Australia and the Ipswich Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) are partnering with the Queensland government to help up-skill producers and suppliers in e-commerce and support agriculture jobs, via a new program. Read more
Farmfresh Fine Foods fights back on frozen imported food
Farmfresh Fine Foods, a Bundaberg fresh food processor, will expand its facilities to enhance its production and packaging capabilities through support from the Queensland government. Read more
How to solve agricultural challenges with Agtech and Logistics
A new Agtech and Logistics Hub based in Toowoomba, Queensland is preparing to scour Australia to solve real-world challenges in the agricultural industry, bridging the gap between research and industry adoption. Read more
Queensland primary producers supported for 2032 Olympic Games
Primary producers in Queensland’s food and fibre industries will have the opportunity to showcase before a global audience, with the state winning hosting rights for the 2032 Olympic Games. Read more
Oyster Growers Association trials new environmental monitoring
The Queensland government will provide a $44,416 Digital Transformation Grant to the Queensland Oyster Growers Association, to fast-track a trial of internet-connected monitoring systems. Read more
New Toowoomba Wellcamp RTDC streamlines paddock-to-freight process
The $17.8 million Toowoomba Wellcamp Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) has officially opened, which will provide Queensland’s primary regional producers with access to key international markets. Read more