Why is it that in this current era of significant challenge within not only the horticultural industry, but wider agricultural industries, do we see voluntary membership numbers across the board to industry groups declining?

At the end of last year, I found myself curious about why we humans see a new year as a fresh start. What is it about flipping a calendar page that inspires a renewed sense of purpose and possibility? A quick google search revealed some fascinating insights. 

This week we sat down to our Christmas feasts featuring (hopefully) an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts alongside that seafood platter and beautiful roast meats.

Last December, we watched on as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper left a trail of destruction across Far North Queensland. The wild weather cutting deep scars across properties and people’s lives.

Tony Perrett stood before industry on National Ag Day as the newly installed Queensland Minister for Primary Industries and pledged to lead a “whole of government approach” in supporting state agriculture.