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From over-productive to ‘senile’, coconut trees pose big challenges in the tropics
The tree prized for its long, productive life is turning into a headache for the communities that have embraced it, creating a safety risk in some and leaving others with extremely old, unproductive plantations. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
Five children, a herd of goats and ‘absolute mayhem’, but the Robinsons have still managed to open a 24/7 retail store
With the cost-of-living crisis forcing numerous small businesses to close, Charters Towers couple Karin and Kale Robinson are thriving against the odds, navigating the retail meat industry while raising five boys. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
‘Geez, that’s a bit heavy!’ Jumbo jackfruit stuns farmer in Far North Queensland
Jackfruit usually weigh between 5 and 15 kilograms, but a grower south of Cairns has just harvested this “impressive” 45-kilogram monster fruit. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
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Cases of a ‘nasty’ bacterial disease have spiked in Queensland, driving fresh calls for a better vaccine
Queensland health experts have been mystified by an “unusual” spike in cases of Q fever, a nasty bacterial disease that has long plagued rural communities. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
‘No truth’ to suggestions controversial reef fishing licences will be revoked
The recently introduced NX licences that allow the use of gillnets during a phase-out have been criticised as “unworkable” by commercial fishers. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
‘No truth’ to rumours controversial reef fishing licences will be revoked
The recently introduced NX licences that allow the use of gillnets during a phase-out have been criticised as “unworkable” by commercial fishers. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
How robots and AI can change the way Australia’s favourite fruit gets harvested
It takes effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack. Now scientists are working on technology to make it easier and safer. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
Could a softening of major supermarkets’ demand for blemish-free bananas help cyclone-affected growers?
Bright yellow with blemish-free skin, bananas at major supermarkets tend to look ‘perfect”, but will a push to sell produce affected by recent tropical cyclones in North Queensland shatter this widespread consumer ideology? Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
Roman can’t explain how he finds water with a bit of bent steel, but his services are heavily in demand
There is no scientific evidence that water divining works, so why are so many landholders still using it as a method to find water? Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
A landmark lawsuit is seeking to determine if Roundup causes cancer, but can we live without it?
It’s the weedkiller that transformed agriculture, paving the way for farming that is gentler on the land, but now an Australian court is set to determine if glyphosate can cause cancer. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
Farmer startups backing themselves to bring chocolate capsicum and other ‘new fruit’ to markets
From pink custard apples and sweeter capsicums that resemble the colour of chocolate, these Queensland farmers are working to bring innovative new varieties to supermarket shelves. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
From the bush to the international stage, Sam is breaking records and paving the way
Sam Le Feuvre got involved in sport to connect with people like him. In just 12 months, the schoolboy became an Australian record holder before going on to compete for his country. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
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