Australia’s waste is growing around six times faster than the population according to Planet Ark, and National Recycling Week is a timely reminder for all Australians, including farmers, to look at their recycling habits. (more…)
Tag: environment
Local farmers creating value from waste
Local farmers have been doing it tough over the past ten years but recently published research by a team from QUT and Griffith University has unearthed a potential antidote to the problem. (more…)
Have your say on the future of Landcare
Community information sessions being held will inform the investment priorities of the $450 million Regional Land Partnerships and $134 million Smart Farms Landcare programs. (more…)
Celebrating Landcare champions in central eastern Queensland
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, and Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, visited three local properties in central eastern Queensland to thank farmers for their commitment to Landcare. (more…)
Invasive ant battle goes national
Exotic invasive ants, including the dreaded red imported fire ant, are looming as the next major battleground in the fight against invasive species. (more…)
Dr Matthew Broadhurst - NSW DPI Senior Principal Research Scientist
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Senior Principal Research Scientist, Dr Matthew Broadhurst has been recognised at the 2017 Sydney Fish Markets Seafood Excellence Awards with a highly commended for Excellence in Environmental Practice. (more…)