Rural Review Deb’s gold and a standout in the mango industry IT IS all about the mangoes on the Nucifora’s farm in Paddy’s Green outside Mareeba. Lara Hart 26 Mar 2025
Rural Review Supermarket enquiry final report released THE final report from the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices has been released. Lara Hart 26 Mar 2025
Rural Review Commissioner launches confidential producer feedback website A WEBSITE where producers can provide confidential feedback about supply chain issues has been launched by Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner Charles Burke. Lara Hart 26 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Floating fire ants fuel fear as hay into NSW halted CROSS border hay transport has been suspended as flood affected residents find fire ant colonies ‘rafting’ in South East Queensland. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Boar interaction link to disease, crop damage UNDERSTANDING how feral pigs interact is critical for national biosecurity and mitigating the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural destruction. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Bridge of knowledge over uncertainty in livestock industry THE rise in small block and hobby farmer numbers post-Covid hasn’t gone unnoticed by longtime producers in the industry. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Koala only species to genetically adapt in real time THE koala has made history as the only species actively adapting in a genetic response to disease in real time and while being studied by researchers. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Diversification, innovation and a niche market DIVERSIFICATION is the core business on Petersen’s Farm in Woolooga, north-west of Gympie. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Rural Review No safety net, Australian livestock genetics at risk of extinction AN ORGANISATION focused on preserving the genetics of rare and endangered livestock is in its fifth year of fundraising for a gene bank in Australia. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Rural Review QFVG takes hurdles and hoops to government AN AGREEMENT forged by the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers advocacy group with the State Government could mean quicker recovery times and greater financial help for farmers when crops are lost to severe rain events. Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Rural Review UQ breakthrough exterminating extinction, bringing new possibilities A QUEENSLAND research team have produced the first kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), it’s a step forward that holds hope for the preservation of endangered species. Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Rural Review World first breakthrough in plant genetics at UQ THERE are seedless grapes and pip free watermelons, but what of pit free avocados? Lara Hart 26 Feb 2025
Rural Review Local history of a now obscure berry THE Else family have been commercial producers of cape gooseberries in the rich volcanic soils on the heights of Tallegalla above Rosewood for more than 80 years. Wendy Creighton 26 Feb 2025
Rural Review A lifestyle crop or a crop with future potential? MENTION cape gooseberries in a conversation and it will either evoke childhood memories of grandma making jam or more often, questioning looks. Wendy Creighton 26 Feb 2025
Rural Review Harrisville poultry producer talks turkey THE Joyce family have farmed poultry since 1945, more recently turkey, duck, quail and geese joined the chickens on their Harrisville farm. Lara Hart 19 Feb 2025
Rural Review Cottoning on, new technology at ‘commercial ready’ stage GROUND breaking technological advancements in farming are changing what it means to be a producer. Lara Hart 19 Feb 2025
Rural Review New dairy chair kicking state goals HARRISVILLE dairyman Paul Roderick has been appointed chair of Dairy Australia. Lara Hart 12 Feb 2025
Rural Review From inspired to inspiration, grant helps Megan advance MEGAN Bowden became a producer four years ago after being inspired by a documentary. Now she’s the one offering the inspiration. Lara Hart 12 Feb 2025
Rural Review Victorian bird flu outbreak has poultry farmers on edge DAYS after the government declared the nation free of H7 bird flu, a fresh outbreak of a volatile strain of the disease has torn through a farm in Victoria. Lara Hart 12 Feb 2025
