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
Rural Review Farming Kalbar’s rich creek flats tie family to land DAVID Moore was the winner of the innovation award at the Kalbar Australia Day event this year but he describes himself as more a resilient farmer than an innovator. Lara Hart 05 Feb 2025
Rural Review Young farmer growing places THE winner of the Young Farmer Award at Kalbar’s Australia Day was a 21-year-old who left school in Year 10 to pursue a career in agriculture. Lara Hart 05 Feb 2025
Rural Review Spilling secrets, scoping out scopolamine UNIVERSITY of Queensland (UQ) researchers have discovered new varieties of Australian native plant Duboisia. Lara Hart 29 Jan 2025
Rural Review Poultry push for improved biosecurity THERE is an egg shortage placing heavy demand on the supply chain. Lara Hart 29 Jan 2025
Rural Review Growing organic, common goal bears fruit A KINDHEARTED dig is behind the name of a Tamborine Mountain organic produce business. Lara Hart 22 Jan 2025
Rural Review Sweet life of a sub-tropical fruit expert I HAD seven pages but that’s whittled down to about three or four’, Sheryl Backhouse said when Rural Review contacted her last week. Lara Hart 22 Jan 2025
Rural Review Branding a new variety adds a commercial edge THE business of growing fruit took an unexpected turn for a South East Queensland family when they discovered one of their custard apple trees was fruiting out of season. Lara Hart 15 Jan 2025
Rural Review ‘Ugly fruit’ makeovers keep it out of bin DIVERSIFICATION is important in an industry where demand for aesthetically pleasing fruit and vegetables has led to mass wastage. Lara Hart 15 Jan 2025
Rural Review Coffee farmer loves the daily grind LAST week Rural Review introduced readers to Dr Oliver Knox and his work educating people on the importance of good soil health. Lara Hart 18 Dec 2024
Rural Review Indigenous agriculture industry ‘worth billions’ A REPORT by the Department of Agriculture found Indigenous agriculture has the potential to contribute more than $2 billion of a $100 billion goal set for the agricultural industry by 2030. Lara Hart 18 Dec 2024
Rural Review Life through the eyes of an insect A BUG’S life is a cartoon but what if humans could watch the behaviours of insects using the latest technology? Lara Hart 18 Dec 2024
