Turning devastation to determination in Western Queensland

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A New Zealand farmer and commercial diver who invented an edible bale netting says he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to his product. Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot is the man behind Kiwi Econet, a type of bale netting made from jute.

The iconic fleet of Queensland Road Builders will be auctioned, marking the end of an era for the legendary Dalby-based road construction company.

"When I first outlined this article, I planned to share my thoughts on International Women’s Day. And while I have plenty of opinions - particularly around how the day often focuses on “cupcakes and bubbles” and the lack of meaningful change - it’s not where my energy is right now. Right now, my focus is on supporting myself, my family, and our farm as we navigate the ongoing stress of drought."

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Check out who the APlus News team connected with at evokeAG 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. There's plenty more to come.