Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

What do you do when it’s harvest day but a tropical low is closing in? Put up an umbrella to keep the data sheets dry and pick wet fruit! Calypso mangoes looking nice coming off our intensification trials. Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Perfection Fresh Australia Hort Innovation Terry E X.

Farming is a continuous challenge, particularly in Queensland, Australia’s most disaster affected state 🌽  However, a joint initiative of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) is helping farmers better manage weather, climate, and other disaster risks.  The Farm Business Resilience Program aims to increase the capacity of farmers to holistically manage business risks, including natural disasters.      Since the program commenced in 2021, more than 2,300 individual producers have taken part in the program, and around 24,000 participants have attended over 6,000 engagement sessions held across the state 👨🌾📔 The success of the Farm Business Resilience Program saw DPI take out the Government category at the 2024 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, a just reward for their work improving resilience among local farmers.  #GetReadyQueensland #RAA24 #QLDAgriculture #Farming #Queensland Suncorp Group Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience

Exciting and ‘udderly’ brilliant news for the cattle industry! Emma Black and Shannon Speight are helping cattle producers piece together the data puzzle for the beef industry’s supply chain. Their company – Black Box Co – has soared over the past 5 years thanks to an easy-to-use dashboard that generates data insights at the farm, the feedlot, and the abattoir. A bird’s eye view of data from across the whole supply chain helps producers make better business decisions about their herd – all with the click of a button.  We can’t wait to showcase Black Box Co and other local AgTech leaders at the Team Queensland booth at AgriFutures evokeAG 2025. Read more about Emma and Shannon’s story and their start-up success 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQliy

With the #RWA2025 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards finalist announcement just around the corner, we spoke with Kate Lamason of Little Tuna to hear how life has changed since taking home the win in 2024. 'Doors I hadn’t even imagined have opened. The level of support from the AgriFutures Australia community, fellow finalists, and alumni has been incredible. I speak regularly with other national finalists – we’ve become each other’s cheerleaders, problem solvers, and allies' – Kate. Read the full interview below 👇

Thank you to the Central and Northern Trawl Entitlement Holders for hosting us in Townsville yesterday at their pre-season meeting. 🙏 With literally hundreds of years of industry knowledge and expertise in the room, it was great chance to discuss a range of current issues from effort caps, to scallop surveys and industry led initiatives that aim to optimise the value of the harvest. 🦐 The quick visit to the wharf to see the net design and understand a bit of gear technology, as well the turtle exclusion devices was highly informative. 🪢 Wishing the fleet a safe and proposerous season along the coast from the Gold Coast to Cape York and Torres Strait. ⚓️ Thanks again to Mark, Rosemary, the DPI team and the many fishers that made the time to connect. #prawns #fishing #science #fishingindustry Seafood Industry Australia FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

Our North Queensland sown pastures team is taking stool sampling to the paddock, investigating and comparing what goes in by analysing what comes out. By using infrared analysis on cow dung samples, the team can better understand what cattle are eating, how it’s affecting weight gains, and whether or not improved pastures and legumes are making a difference. Visit FutureBeef for the latest update on this research 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQi1V It’s a crappy job, but someone has to do it! 😅

Harness the opportunity to catch up with local producers, share ideas and talk all things grazing at this free workshop designed to improve business resilience. You will step through developing a Farm Business Resilience Plan, learn about the grants and loans, and discuss risk management strategies. The workshop is presented by the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland), Rural Solutions Queensland and SQ Landscapes. 🗓️ 3 February from 9.30am to 1.00pm. 📍 Mt Lonsdale – 502 Mt Lonsdale Rd, Mungallala. Register your interest today 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQbq3

Safeguarding our industries, economy and way of life starts with robust biosecurity. Discover how Pohlmans Nursery boosted their product quality, reduced waste and cut their business costs by strengthening their biosecurity plan. Watch the full case study video 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQbn6

Queensland’s unique landscapes and challenges have inspired cutting-edge AgTech solutions with global relevance. The inaugural Queensland AgTech Summit on 17 February will explore some of these diverse and innovative solutions. Join us for a full-day event packed with innovation and ideas, and the opportunity to participate in ambitious conversations shaping the future of agriculture. Grab your tickets 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQa15 AgriFutures evokeAG | #QldAgTech #evokeAG2025

📢 Aspiring agricultural professionals – don’t miss this opportunity!   As part of the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program, the Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program – led by the Queensland Farmers' Federation – connects early career extension professionals with host agribusinesses or natural resource management organisations to assist landholders in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. 🤝 This exciting program is now accepting expressions of interest for 2 work placement extension officer positions.   See the post below for further information. 👇