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Mackay’s future economy set to dine out on Future Foods

The Queensland government has partnered with Cauldron, Asia-Pacific’s first large-scale precision fermentation manufacturing launchpad, to develop a business case for a world-leading Future Foods BioHub in Mackay. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 20, 2023, 3:11 pmJanuary 20, 2023

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More veggies sprout in the Southern Downs with new grant

From chillies and capsicums to cabbage and cucumbers, Wallaroo Produce Supplies in Severnlea will soon feed more mouths thanks to funding from the Queensland government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant scheme.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 29, 2022, 10:16 amAugust 29, 2022

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Mango Road attains commercial rights to three new varieties

The Queensland government has awarded commercial rights to three new varieties of mangoes to Australia’s largest grower of Kensington Pride mangoes, Mango Road.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 27, 2022, 10:45 amJuly 27, 2022

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Horticulture producers net rewards from expanded program

More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Australian government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 15, 2022, 12:15 pmJuly 15, 2022

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Improving cold chain management for Cross Family Farms

Consumer demand for fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables is the inspiration behind Bundaberg horticulture growers, Cross Family Farms project partially funded by a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 6, 2022, 9:57 amJuly 6, 2022

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Shaping a carbon neutral food and fibre sector in Queensland

Key agricultural stakeholder groups in Queensland have partnered with the state government to design a pathway to help the agribusiness sector become a world-leader in low carbon production.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 4, 2022, 9:48 amJuly 4, 2022

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Swipe right to match Queensland food exporters to new markets

A virtual catalogue on a national food industry website will allow export ready Queensland food and beverage suppliers to connect online with international markets.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 27, 2022, 8:16 amApril 27, 2022

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Irrigation project saves water for Queensland growers

The $32.54 million Mareeba-Dimbulah Efficiency Improvement Project to enhance water delivery to over 17,000ha of far north Queensland farmland has been completed.
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Alexandra HaynesJanuary 28, 2022, 7:39 amJanuary 28, 2022

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Queensland wines – a vintage way to celebrate the nation

The Queensland government has encouraged revellers to add some distinctive Queensland flavours to their Australia Day celebrations, in recognition of the state’s vibrant wine industry.
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Alexandra HaynesJanuary 27, 2022, 10:58 amJanuary 27, 2022

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Virtual trade mission positions agri-food exporters for growth in Korea

The Queensland government has launched its second virtual agriculture and food trade mission, with a focus on Korea.
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Alexandra HaynesDecember 10, 2021, 10:00 amDecember 8, 2021

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Currumbin Valley Brewing taps into Business Boost grant

Currumbin Valley Brewing, a Gold Coast brewery, have received a $15,000 Business Boost grant from the Queensland government to plan a new taproom, kitchen and brewery production facility.
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Alexandra HaynesNovember 12, 2021, 9:26 amNovember 12, 2021

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Growers go nuts for new macadamia varieties

The Australian macadamia industry is flourishing as tree sales soar, with as many as 2.5 million trees to be established across growing regions in Queensland and New South Wales over the next few years.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 22, 2021, 3:10 pmOctober 22, 2021

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Exclusive licence on offer for three new mango varieties

The Queensland government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development, which were developed under the National Mango Breeding Program.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 8, 2021, 3:00 pmOctober 8, 2021

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New program aims to grow Queensland’s agriculture workforce

Migrants, refugees and international students will be supported to find work in southwest Queensland’s agricultural sector as part of the Queensland government’s Diverse Queensland Workforce program.
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 29, 2021, 9:01 amSeptember 29, 2021

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Queensland’s sheep and goat meat industry to double in value

The Queensland government has backed the state’s sheep and goat meat industry to double the value of production to $150 million per annum and create over 100 new jobs in regional communities.
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 28, 2021, 11:10 amSeptember 28, 2021

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Supercharging rapid airfreight access for producers in Cairns

Air Freight Handling Services (AFHS) is calling for tenders to construct a new Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) in Cairns, to supercharge rapid airfreight access for agricultural producers.
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 22, 2021, 11:00 amSeptember 22, 2021

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New program aims to grow Queensland’s online agri-food sales

Toowoomba Food Leaders Australia and the Ipswich Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) are partnering with the Queensland government to help up-skill producers and suppliers in e-commerce and support agriculture jobs, via a new program.
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 16, 2021, 11:00 amSeptember 16, 2021

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Farmfresh Fine Foods fights back on frozen imported food

Farmfresh Fine Foods, a Bundaberg fresh food processor, will expand its facilities to enhance its production and packaging capabilities through support from the Queensland government.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 27, 2021, 8:21 amAugust 27, 2021

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How to solve agricultural challenges with Agtech and Logistics

A new Agtech and Logistics Hub based in Toowoomba, Queensland is preparing to scour Australia to solve real-world challenges in the agricultural industry, bridging the gap between research and industry adoption.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 26, 2021, 9:03 amAugust 26, 2021

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Queensland primary producers supported for 2032 Olympic Games

Primary producers in Queensland’s food and fibre industries will have the opportunity to showcase before a global audience, with the state winning hosting rights for the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 30, 2021, 9:11 amJuly 30, 2021

Queensland government

Mackay’s future economy set to dine out on Future Foods

More veggies sprout in the Southern Downs with new grant

Mango Road attains commercial rights to three new varieties

Horticulture producers net rewards from expanded program

Improving cold chain management for Cross Family Farms

Shaping a carbon neutral food and fibre sector in Queensland

Swipe right to match Queensland food exporters to new markets

Irrigation project saves water for Queensland growers

Queensland wines – a vintage way to celebrate the nation

Virtual trade mission positions agri-food exporters for growth in Korea

Currumbin Valley Brewing taps into Business Boost grant

Growers go nuts for new macadamia varieties

Exclusive licence on offer for three new mango varieties

New program aims to grow Queensland’s agriculture workforce

Queensland’s sheep and goat meat industry to double in value

Supercharging rapid airfreight access for producers in Cairns

New program aims to grow Queensland’s online agri-food sales

Farmfresh Fine Foods fights back on frozen imported food

How to solve agricultural challenges with Agtech and Logistics

Queensland primary producers supported for 2032 Olympic Games

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