Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

Streamlining regulation while protecting fish passage – it’s win-win! 🥳🐟 Fisheries Queensland is making it easier to deliver essential infrastructure while continuing to protect our critical native fish habitats. Recent amendments to the Queensland waterways for waterway barrier works mapping will simplify and streamline regulation and provide greater flexibility for development projects in Western Queensland. 🤝 We’ve reclassified the Condamine-Balonne, Moonie and Border rivers drainage basins as western waterways to reduce accepted development requirements, and we’ve reduced the number of channels in braided waterways that require development approvals. These updates will open more options under accepted development requirements in western regions to facilitate the maintenance and construction of essential community infrastructure, while preserving vital passage for native fish to complete their life cycle. For more information on how to view the mapping, the data used to create the mapping, and frequently asked questions about how the amendments will apply to current and future developments, visit our website 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXT6n

📢 Good news for mango lovers! Our work with Piñata Farms is yielding some fruitful results, ensuring you can enjoy consistently delicious Honey Gold mangoes! 🥭😋🙌 We’re using real-time data and technology to improve quality, reduce waste and increase profitability for growers. Learn more in the latest edition of AgriScope 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXRyC

Our latest research on Queensland’s iconic giant mud crab has us shell-ebrating the results! 🦀 🎣 With the help of commercial crabbers and recreational fishers, our scientists have completed their analysis of approximately 20,000 giant mud crabs sampled from along the east coast of Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. And it's good news for fishers and seafood consumers – we're thrilled to report that current management policies are effectively supporting sustainable harvest levels in Queensland waters! This means our male minimum legal size and no-female harvest policies are doing a great job at protecting our mud crab populations as well as ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh, local-caught seafood for consumers. Now that’s claws for celebration! 👏 View the final results 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXP8s. This research project was co-funded by the Australian Government through the FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, in collaboration with CQUniversity, NSW Agriculture and Fisheries NSW.

We’re helping to ensure the best quality mangoes for everyone to enjoy this summer! 🥭☀️ Our support for the mango industry continues with the release of the updated Mango Quality Assessment Manual. This assessment and diagnostic tool provides a standard method and shared language to improve communication about mango quality along the supply chain — from the farm to the retail shelf. The manual is part of the Serviced Supply Chains II (AM21000) project, supported by Hort Innovation, and will help the industry monitor and enhance practices to deliver consistent, high-quality Australian mangoes to consumers. With this updated resource, we’re helping growers, suppliers and retailers deliver the delicious mangoes Australians love.

In October, Biosecurity Queensland, alongside the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, hosted the inaugural National Invasive Ant Symposium in Brisbane. The event brought together more than 100 delegates from Australia and New Zealand, including representatives from: 🔹 federal and state government agencies 🔹 local councils 🔹 research institutions and universities 🔹 community groups. Over 3 days, participants shared invaluable insights on invasive ants: 💡 prevention and preparedness 💡 surveillance and treatment tools and techniques 💡 engagement strategies 💡 compliance measures 💡 innovative management and eradication approaches. The symposium provided a vital opportunity for delegates to connect, share lessons and strengthen both national and international collaboration. The success of this inaugural event will pave the way for the next symposium, where we’ll continue building partnerships, sharing knowledge and advancing efforts to protect our environment, economy and way of life from invasive ants. Stay tuned for updates! 📸 Photo: Tim Farry speaking at the symposium.

Are you ready to showcase Queensland's innovation on the national stage? 🌟 Applications are now open for Queensland-based businesses, social enterprises, startups, primary producers and AgTech ecosystem leaders to join Team Queensland at evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne on 17 and 18 February 2026. EvokeAG brings together the agrifood tech and innovation community all in one place to collaborate and create the future of agriculture. Why join Team Queensland? ✅ Amplify your network from local to global. ✅ Explore partnerships and funding opportunities. ✅ Showcase your innovation or organisation. ✅ Discover cutting-edge AgTech solutions. We are working with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation to offer full-rate registrations tickets valued at $1,750 for successful delegates to attend both the main event and the welcome event. Find out more and apply by Wednesday 10 December 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXKYd #evokeAG2026 #TeamQueensland #QldAgTech

Happy National Agriculture Day! 🧑🌾 🌱 🍓🐄 🐟 Today we celebrate those who keep food on our tables, clothes on our backs and roofs over our head and so much more. A heartfelt thank you to the producers, agribusinesses, industry and research partners, First Nations people and Department of Primary Industries staff who go above and beyond to provide for Queenslanders. 💙 Together, we’re ensuring Queensland’s primary industries are profitable, productive and sustainable for future generations, and are empowering our regional communities to be bold and prosperous. #AgDayAu #Prosper2050 #GrowYouGoodThing #ILoveFarmers

Anthony and Kirsty Appleton from Clermont in central Queensland are transforming their mixed farming enterprise with AgTech solutions. 🚜 From growing sorghum, wheat and chickpeas to running a beef cattle operation, the Appletons are embracing technology to improve efficiency, sustainability and decision-making on their properties. Through the FarmTechConnect program, they’ve explored tools such as satellite internet, water monitoring systems and farm management software. Learn about their AgTech journey here 👉https://brnw.ch/21wXEbe. #QldAgTechMonth

The Queensland Farmers' Federation is delivering training sessions to help agribusiness advisors and primary producers embrace innovation and digital transformation. Learn about: 🔹 connectivity technologies 🔹 drones and satellite technologies for precision agriculture 🔹 ESG (environmental, social and governance) requirements 🔹 enabling technologies and integrations. Facilitated by Managing Director of Pine Tree Projects Sonya Comiskey, sessions will run in 4 locations across Queensland: 📍 Ayr: Tuesday 25 November 📍 Mackay: Wednesday 26 November 📍 Cairns: Tuesday 2 December 📍 Emerald: Friday 5 December. Guest speakers include: 🔹 Marcus Bulstrode, Senior Development Officer at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) 🔹 Tim Neale, Managing Director of DataFarming (Australia) 🔹 Claire Mahony, Ceres and Co and Industry Advisory Group Member, Net Zero Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Council 🔹 Dr Rachel Hay, Associate Professor at James Cook University. Register for the workshops here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXCa8.

Every person who lives, works or plays in the Reef catchment has a crucial role in building its resilience against climate change and other threats. 🌏🌊 The draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy focuses on building healthier landscapes and enhancing environmental stewardship. If you're a landholder, Traditional Owner, industry or community member, we need your feedback to make this strategy as strong as possible. 🗓️ Feedback closes 19 November 2025. Read the draft and have your say here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXtnR.