Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland)

Calling all Queensland farmers, founders and funders — we want to hear from you. 🙋📢 evokeAG is coming to Brisbane in 2025 and we want our state's AgTech innovations in the spotlight! 🔦🚜 Let's build an engaging program of sideline events to complement the 2-day event and create opportunities for delegates to connect with the Queensland-grown AgTech innovation ecosystem. 🤝🎫 💡 If you've got an idea for a sideline event, share it by submitting your expression of interest: https://lnkd.in/gK7Nhtaz #agriculture #agtech #evokeag #innovation #ecosystem

A berry large crowd attended the annual Strawberry Field Walk today at our Maroochy Research Facility. 🍓 🍓 🍓 Around 65 growers and industry representatives heard about the latest research, inspected the new varieties we are developing in the field and took part in hands-on activities about flavour profiles. Our Principal strawberry breeder Dr Jodi Neal described the day as a great success with numbers doubling on last year’s walk. Thanks to Black Specialised Equipment and Landini. Berries Australia Hort Innovation Syngenta

In great news for Far North Queensland’s economy, our reef line fishery has been granted Federal Government export approvals after meeting key sustainability requirements. This fishery consists of commercial line fishers operating exclusively in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is subject to stringent conditions to ensure protection of the World Heritage-listed reef. An updated stock assessment by Queensland Fisheries found the stock levels of species targeted by the fishery were being sustainably managed. The primary commercial species is coral trout, along with redthroat emperor, red emperor and tropical snapper. Unsurprisingly, Arty Raptis, CEO of Blue Reef, Australia’s largest supplier of wild-caught coral trout, is thrilled with the export approval news. "It means everything to us — at Blue Reef we’re a commercial business, we’re a quota holder, we’re committed to providing an adequate return not only to our shareholders, but to our fishermen as well, because they’re the lifeblood of our industry. "The returns that we’ll get in the export market are between 30 and 50 per cent better than the domestic market, and so without that, this industry would struggle. "It's vital for our existence, particularly for the fishermen on the frontline – without them, none of this exists." This decision supports the ongoing operation of a fishery with a gross value of production of more than $34 million annually. #seafood #fisheries #export #coraltrout #fishforthefuture #futurefishing FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Seafood Industry Australia Women In Seafood Australasia Trade and Investment Queensland Queensland Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Little Tuna

This NAIDOC week, we invite you to watch Roots to Resilience, in celebration of the wisdom and contributions of First Nations peoples. ⬛🟡🟥⭐🟩⚪🟦 The short film highlights the key role Indigenous rangers play in ensuring our biosecurity. It's essential we share Traditional knowledge and western science to protect our forests from invasive pests, like myrtle rust. 💚🌲 Learn more about First Nations environmental biosecurity and watch the full film: https://brnw.ch/21wLfLC #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #myrtlerust #biosecurityQLD

Check out our YouTube video for an explanation of the latest king threadfin stock assessment 📽️ https://lnkd.in/gE3TKwGC

We're counting down the days to the Australian Aginvestment & Sustainability Summit on Thursday 29 August! This Brisbane event will bring together the nation's industry leaders in agricultural production, investment and sustainability. 🚜💸💚 Our state's natural advantages, low sovereign risk, plus strong research and development have Queensland producers poised to diversify our agri-system. Don't miss this opportunity to gain real-world insights into shaping your agricultural investments. 🎫 Secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gNbRzpZc Department of Environment, Science and Innovation Trade and Investment Queensland K&L Gates Centuria Capital Group Bentleys Queensland

In a water-limited continent like Australia, as many as 9 out of every 10 raindrops can evaporate back into the atmosphere! 💧🔃 At James Cook University’s Fletcherview Research Station in Charters Towers, Jo Owens and her team are measuring water and carbon fluxes in our unique ecosystem. The grazed open savanna woodland is dominated by eucalypt trees and tropical grasses. 🥼 This work is part of the Drought and Climate Adaptation Program’s (DCAP) savanna woodlands project. As 40% of Queensland is grazed woody vegetation, the aim is to fill known gaps in pasture prediction. 🌲 💻 This research will improve existing operational modelling capacity through tools such as FORAGE, available on the Long Paddock website. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g5FH67by 📷 Nicolas Rakotopare/ Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network University of Southern Queensland #DroughtAndClimateAdaptationProgram # ForageLongPaddock

Our Avocado Extension team is looking forward to catching up with Central Queensland growers on Thursday 18 July to discuss pest and disease management. 🥑

The first round of the Queensland Biosecurity Grants Program is now open! Two grant categories are available to apply for – education and innovation. This exciting program is looking for projects that enhance Queensland’s capability to prevent, detect and respond to biosecurity threats. If you are an innovative pioneer in biosecurity approaches or technologies or have the expertise in education to empower others with knowledge and skills for biosecurity practices, Biosecurity Queensland wants to hear from you. There are 3 $25,000 innovation grants and 6 $10,000 education grants available to enhance Queensland’s preparedness against biosecurity threats. Ideal projects will focus on fostering innovation, enhancing education and strengthening preparedness against biosecurity threats. All sectors and communities across Queensland are encouraged to apply. To find out more about the grants and to apply visit https://brnw.ch/21wL5To. Applications close on 31 July 2024. #biosecuritygrants #biosecurity #biosecurityQLD

We want to hear from you about the future of Queensland’s growing aquaculture industry. 🦐🦪🐟 Public consultation on the development of the Queensland Aquaculture Strategy 2024-2034 is now open. The Queensland aquaculture industry is key to meeting continued and growing consumer demand for high quality seafood to complement the wild-caught sector, while providing a boost to regional economies and jobs. Read the consultation paper and tell us your views 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJGFn2Wd Submissions close at 5pm on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. #aquaculture #industry #seafood #consultation #futurefishing Queensland Government