Agriculture

Bundaberg’s Red Rock Macadamias has won Grower of the Year for its consistent high production over the past five years.

Avocado growers from around the nation will converge on to Bundaberg in August for Avocados Australia’s Central Qld Avocado Export Regional Forum.

Bundaberg has been highlighted as the second fastest growing agricultural region in Queensland, with sugar, fruit and vegetable industries expanding exponentially in the 2022-23 financial year.

Cane growers in the Bundaberg Region can now have access to the new Harvest Mate app to help capture additional sugar yield from their crops.

Students will continue to learn the benefits of recycling green waste as part of the Green Solutions Wide Bay Sustainable Schools Program.

The Bargara Cultural and Community Centre is set to become a hive of activity for the 2023 AgTech Showcase, which will explore the latest developments in agricultural technology across two days next week. Event coordinator David Wise said the...