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Bowen mango growers bounce back after Cyclone Debbie

BOWEN mango growers have bounced back much sooner than expected after Cyclone Debbie.

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26th Nov. 2018 5:11 AM

Brisbane agent Paul Joseph and Bowen mango grower Ben Martin with fruit destined for the New Zealand market Photo: John Andersen

Shocking images as animals caught in storm

AS farmers assess the damage from yesterday’s widespread hail storms, it’s not just crops that have been damaged.

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12th Oct. 2018 9:10 AM

The Nanango Vet Surgery posted this photo of a horse covered in welts from hail after being caught in yesterday’s storms.

Bitter blow for recovering strawberry farmers

As if the needle crisis wasn't enough, watching one million of his strawberry plants get shredded by Mother Nature sealed...

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10th Oct. 2018 3:10 PM

Justin Agostinelli lost his Beerwah strawberry crop after a recent hail storm.

Researcher helps South-East Asian farmers expand horizons

A RESEARCHER from the University of the Sunshine Coast is putting her knowledge into practical use for farmers in Laos and...

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09th Oct. 2018 5:10 AM

PUTTING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE: Dr Madaline Healey with agroforestry farmers from Laos.