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A masterclass in agriculture

Why three agriculture industry specialists were in Collinsville.

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26th June 2019 5:06 AM

MASTERCLASS: Brian Wehlburg, Christine Jones and Dick Richardson led NQ Dry Tropics staff from three program areas through a masterclass to help them deliver better extension service to primary producers.

The surprise change in Gympie's farm sale prices

An unexpected result for the Gympie region in the latest property data reveals has highlighted an interesting new trend.

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21st June 2019 12:06 AM

ILLUSIONS: Rural real estate agent Lex Townsend says his experience is the region's farm values have gone up in the past year, despite a drop reported in the Rural Bank's 2018 sales report.

Which Southern Downs farmer should win Farmer of the Year?

HELP celebrate the hard work of our region's battlers by sending us your nomination.

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20th June 2019 5:06 PM

TILLERS OF THE EARTH: Hardworking Southern Downs men, women and families deserve recognition this year.

Saleyards' $276K facelift first step in SDRC's master plan

FIRST sheep auction held after major renovations, which has been dubbed critical for struggling producers.

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20th June 2019 5:06 AM

TOURING: Ben Johnston, Graham Kirkland, Cr Marika McNichol, Mayor Tracy Dobie, Scott McMahon and Ross Ellis.

Farmer charged with cattle theft and animal cruelty

PEOPLE who spotted injured cattle at a livestock exchange have helped police arrest a farmer turned alleged cattle thief.

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18th June 2019 4:06 PM

Police have arrested and charged a farmer (whose face they have blurred) with cattle theft and animal cruelty offences. Picture: Contributed.

JOBS: Government grants helps Toowoomba company expand

A TOOWOOMBA company’s purchase of a new grain and pulse colour sorting system is expected to add millions to its bottom...

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18th June 2019 4:06 PM

KEEN AS BEANS: State Agricultural Minister Mark Furner (left) and PB Agrifood director Peter Brodie announce a new high-tech individual grain colour sorting machine, thanks to a government grant.

Get snapping! Landcare group launches photo competition

A LOCAL Landcare group is offering the community the perfect opportunity to say thanks to the region's primary producers.

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18th June 2019 9:06 AM

A native bee hovers over a Stemmacanthas, an endangered native thistle only found in the Toowoomba region.

USQ and John Deere look to future with ag innovation

A HIGHLY productive research collaboration between USQ and John Deere is creating future farm technologies.

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17th June 2019 12:06 PM

At the meeting were (from left) Erik Schmidt (USQ), Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Terry (USQ), Broughton Boydell, Todd Signer , Rich Humpal, Chancellor John Dornbusch, John Schweitzer , Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, Dr Steven Rees, Peter Wanckel, Professor Craig Baillie, Steve Wright, Professor Peter Schubel, and Ben Kelly.

IN PHOTOS: Record numbers pour in for Sunshine Coast show

This year's Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show was already tipped to become a record-breaker before the sun sets on people's...

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15th June 2019 12:06 AM

Sean Beckman rips it up on Freestyle as record numbers pour into Nambour for the annual Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.

Show Whitsunday honours rich agricultural identity

The countdown to Show Whitsunday is on, and the Prossie favourite set to excite.

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14th June 2019 5:06 AM

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