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July 25, 2025
At Nudgee, our students have the freedom to do more, be more, and achieve more. For every boy, there’s infinite opportunities. NEW VIDEO
July 16, 2025
It’s more than just numbers for professional accountant Sam Notley, it’s about supporting families in one of the most rewarding and challenging fields on the planet. Agriculture.
July 16, 2025
Caring for boarders has been a part of St Margaret’s DNA ever since its inception in 1895.
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July 7, 2025
BOC’s Flexigas offers farmers flexible, pay-as-you-use gas supply—no contracts, no fees, just control and convenience year-round.
By Professor R. Quentin Grafton Professor R. Quentin Grafton June 30, 2025
The world is confronting increased heat and water stress that demands, among other responses, much better collective action in how Australia manages its scarce water resources, especially for agriculture.
By Cindy Eiritz June 16, 2025
From drought to deluge, healthy soil and vegetation systems reduce risk, cut costs, and sustain land, livelihood and legacy.
By Dr Jared Greenville June 10, 2025
With increased global trade volatility, now is the time to intensify efforts to address the growing burden of non-tariff measures on the export interests of our country’s farmers. But resolving them is a complex process requiring sustained strategic effort. 
By Hon. Troy Grant June 10, 2025
Quality leadership in managing risk is only going to increase in importance and complexity in this rapidly changing world we live in. How can we do better as a nation at this core skill that affects almost everything we aspire for?
By Karin Stark May 27, 2025
As solar energy projects rapidly expand across the regions of Australia, a new approach is needed to balance clean energy development with the preservation of farmland, community support, and long-term benefits for farmers. Agrivoltaics, the combining of farming and solar panels on the same parcel of land, offers a promising solution.
By Peter Schmidt May 27, 2025
A  fter nearly 40 years in the ag-tech industry, I’ve witnessed remarkable transformations in how technology shapes modern agriculture and lifts farming productivity and profitability. From the early days of basic record-keeping to today’s AI-driven insights, the evolution has been nothing short of revolutionary. But where will technology take us next?
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News & Articles

July 24, 2025
A grower focused event exploring practical science for stronger crops. Keynote speaker is Dr David Marks, Managing Director of Levity Crop Science. Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
July 24, 2025
Technical improvements have made locally engineered Draper Pickup Front the 'only one to buy'.
July 24, 2025
Central Steel Build is a leader in the design and construction of bespoke steel structures for agriculture and beyond. With 50 years of experience and a long list of pioneering achievements, it customises locally made, durable sheds for both on-farm use and across the agricultural supply chain, supporting clients from paddock to port. 
By Published with permission from CEA July 16, 2025
CEA, a leading provider of equipment to the agriculture, construction, mining, earthmoving, infrastructure, defence, waste management, mining, and recycling sectors, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its business to include two new branch locations in Central Queensland: Rockhampton and Mackay (formerly Terrequipe). This strategic move emphasises CEA's unwavering commitment to growth while reinforcing its
By Published with permission from Charles Darwin University May 27, 2025
Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modelling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last real-world hurdle.
By Published with permission from Murdoch University May 27, 2025
Feedlot cattle with access to grooming brushes are generally more content, sociable and have less stress, according to recent research out of Murdoch University’s Centre for Animal Production and Health.
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