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2022 Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards finalists prepare to head to the Ekka | Queensland Country Life

Nicole has completed a Bachelor of Agribusiness at University of Queensland, Gatton and currently works at AGT Foods Australia which specialises in processing and exporting pulses and sorghum, as an Execution & Logistics officer. Her role includes managing contacts, assisting customers as well as logistics tasks. Nicole would like to continue contributing to the agricultural […]

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Study aims to quantify profitability of natural capital

The next phase of a significant research partnership involving hundreds of on-farm red meat producer observation sites will begin to roll out across Australia. Meat & Livestock Australia will work alongside Farming for the Future to conduct the multi-year study, which aims to quantify the contribution of different types of natural capital to the profitability of farm […]

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Carbon forum: why livestock producers should care about carbon footprint

AgCarbon Central will be featuring regular articles from industry stakeholders in a series called the Carbon Forum. Today’s author is Dr Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne’s Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre who has been a key player in the formulation of emissions reduction strategies and policy. Dr Richard Eckard, University of Melbourne Why […]

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How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil, ideal for a summer supper

Melanie Johnson shares a recipe that makes the most of the courgettes which are currently doing beautifully in gardens around the country. Making something wonderful with seasonal produce needn’t be hugely complicated. ‘Courgettes are a kitchen-garden joy, especiallywhen small with their blowsy flowers,’ writes Melanie Johnson. One option is as simple as rolling out shop-bought […]

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