Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

In Queensland, we’re prepared to take risks and try new things. We turn ideas into real-world solutions to help producers achieve more with less. 🚜 Our diverse landscape, world-class research and collaboration with industry is driving AgTech forward. We’re proud to show the best of Queensland’s AgTech innovation system at evokeAG 2025. ✨ AgriFutures evokeAG Day 2 – let’s do this! 🙌 #evokeAG2025 #TeamQueensland #QldAgTech #AgTechinAction

Best of luck to 2025 Queensland Rural Women’s Award finalist, Nicole McNaughton! 👏🥳 Nicole is a passionate advocate for regional food innovation and collaboration. As CEO of the Food Agribusiness Network (FAN), one of Australia’s leading food industry clusters, Nicole leads a dynamic ecosystem of over 420 members across the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Noosa, Moreton Bay, and beyond. She works closely with stakeholders and government agencies at local, state, and national levels to drive innovation, sustainability and resilience in the agrifood industry, while showcasing the region’s exceptional produce. 🍷🦪🥩 With over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, Nicole has delivered impactful strategies for non-profits, government agencies, and businesses in FMCG, tourism, and banking. Her previous career highlights include leading Tourism and Events Queensland’s 'Best Job in the World' campaign and driving global PR campaigns for Heineken International. The 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is an AgriFutures Australia program, delivered in collaboration with the Queensland Government and supported by Westpac and the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA). For more information visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gagrr4az The winner will be announced on 📆 Thursday 20 March 2025. #RWA2025 #ruralwomen #ruralwomensawards

Our graduates are shaping Queensland’s future – will you join us? Applications for the Primary Industries Graduate program open soon! This is your chance to be part of a team driving security, sustainability and innovation to grow our primary industries. With roles in agriculture, biosecurity, fisheries and forestry, you’ll contribute to creating a prosperous future for Queenslanders. 🚀 Hear from Jordan and Camille on how the work they do supports our vital agriculture industry 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wReKI Learn more about our program and register your interest 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wReKJ #DPIcareers #passionandpurpose #followyourpath #bringlegacytolife

In recognition of International Women's Day on the weekend, we're highlighting some of the many incredible women from the Department of Primary Industries who are making a tangible impact for today and tomorrow. 👏 Read more about their amazing work in our latest article. 👇 #IWD2025 #IWD #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay

Learn about the latest science and tips for establishing the best legume pastures with our Queensland Pasture Resilience Program team. Gain the latest insights into managing legume-grass pastures, receive personalised one-on-one support for new paddock sowings, and develop an action plan for your pasture legume establishment. Join us for this Productive and Persistent Legume Pastures Workshop: 📅 Friday 14 March 🕘 8.30am to 4.30pm 📍 Roughlie Community Centre – Glen Arden Road, northeast of Roma on Finsbury Park 🥪 Morning tea and lunch provided Register for free at 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wR6Vd #queenslandpastures

Best of luck to 2025 Queensland Rural Women’s Award finalist, Libby Cook-Black! 👏 Libby is a proud Zenadth Kes woman from Erub Island in the Torres Strait, with strong Irish heritage and kinship ties to the Butchella and Mununjelli peoples. As the founder of The Female Co, Libby is passionate about using high-performance sporting principles to support the development of transferable skills that empower women and girls to excel in education, employment, and community leadership. The Female Co bridges gaps in access to high-performance programs for women in rural, regional, and remote areas, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. By focusing on strength, resilience, mindset, and connection, the programs foster confidence and leadership while building practical skills that prepare participants for life. The 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is an AgriFutures Australia program, delivered in collaboration with the Queensland Government and supported by Westpac and Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA). For more information visit 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wR6Ig The winner will be announced on Thursday 20 March 2025. #RWA2025 #ruralwomen #ruralwomensawards

Have your say! Public consultation is now open regarding accepted development requirements for operational work that involves the removal, destruction or damage of marine plants. Based on stakeholder feedback, the Queensland Government has completed a major update of the accepted development requirements, including solutions to facilitate key marine rehabilitation activities. Visit our eHub to download the proposed updates and provide your feedback 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wR5dZ Information sessions are being held on 13 and 18 March 2025 – please register via the eHub if you wish to attend. Submissions close 5pm, Friday 4 April 2025.

We joined the University of Southern Queensland at their Toowoomba glasshouses to help launch Australia’s largest, fully autonomous H portal system – PlantEye 3D multispectral scanner. 👏 This cutting-edge system scans crops across a 157m² research area, providing a non-invasive way to research crop health and explore the impacts of disease and climate on plants. 🌱🌧️ We’re proud to have collaborated with UniSQ on research and development that drives productivity and efficiency as we strive to boost primary industries’ output to $30 billion by 2030. University of Southern Queensland 🤝

📢 Calling all graduates! Want to help shape a better future for Queensland? Visit us at The Big Meet in Brisbane to find out how you can have a tangible impact for today and tomorrow 🌱 Chat to our graduate team at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday, 24 March 2025. Register here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wR3H3 #thebigmeet #DPIcareers #passionandpurpose #followyourpath

Our Biosecurity Queensland team working hard as part of the FASTA Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance. 🤝