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New podcast: How are farmers reducing emissions?
A new podcast series showcasing practical, farmer-led approaches to reducing on-farm emissions is coming soon. The six episodes will feature farmers and researchers who share
9 July 2026
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Cutting costs and emissions with solar on a cotton and wheat farm
After installing one of Australia’s largest solar-diesel irrigation pumps, Karin Stark and her family faced major challenges with reliability and sustainability. But they haven’t given up. With plans to connect to
29 June 2026
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Impact of tea tree research and breeding programs
Since 1993, Southern Cross University (SCU) has helped develop Australian tea tree oil into a globally competitive industry. By working closely with our partners, AgriFutures
25 June 2026
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Local trials give farmers new insights into pasture dieback
New research and paddock trials are helping to provide local farmers with practical strategies to better manage pasture dieback. Southern Cross University, in partnership with
19 June 2026
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Part 4: ‘Day in the life’ of our farm extension advisor
How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub?  This is Part 4 of ‘a day in a life of’. I’m Gavin
30 March 2026
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Workshops give farmers practical skills in landscape rehydration
How can we protect sources of water and moisture on farms in order to remain productive? A diverse group of farmers and landholders from across
25 March 2026
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Bringing research out of universities and into the paddocks
There is a lot of practical, innovative and relevant agriculture and land management research happening in our universities. So why don’t we hear more about
12 March 2026
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Fires, floods, landslips, and now pasture dieback
A small group of local beef producers and advisors joined Tweed Council’s farm walk held in Doon Doon in November 2025. The focus of the
25 November 2025
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Part 3: ‘Day in the life’ of our farm extension advisor
How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub?  This is part 3 of ‘a day in a life of’. I’m
19 September 2025
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Trialling cover crops in dryland rice in Northern NSW
Growers of dryland rice and soybean crops near Lismore in Northern NSW will soon have a better idea of what species of cover crops they
5 August 2025
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Powerful vision for farm after erosion, landslides
After the devastating 2022 floods left behind severe erosion and landslides at Tuntable Creek, a group of locals refused to give up. Instead, they came
5 June 2025
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Graziers share advice on tropical grasses, water management
Tropical pastures, farm biodiversity, landscape rehydration techniques and soil health were just some of the topics discussed during a recent farm tour. Sixteen graziers from
15 April 2025
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What has our farm extension advisor been up to in 2025?
How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub?  This is part 2 of ‘a day in a life of’.
14 April 2025
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Benefits of boosting farm dam biodiversity
Farm dams are an important asset for property owners, providing water for livestock and irrigation. But they can also have many environmental and biodiversity benefits
28 March 2025
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Can we grow ‘low-methane’ rice in Northern NSW?
Rice cultivation is the second largest source of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions each year. That’s because in traditional flooded growing systems, conditions are ideal for
19 March 2025
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The micronutrients helping to build soil carbon in our paddocks
How much carbon is stored in the soils of grazing paddocks across the Northern Rivers region? What factors influence these levels? And can land management
17 March 2025