AGRIBUSINESS

Student ag knowledge level highlights need for national framework

There is a distinct lack of farming awareness in schools, according to a CQUniversity survey.

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 CQUniversity's Dr Amy Cosby said school kids need regular exposure to farming. Image courtesy CQUniversity.

CQUniversity's Dr Amy Cosby said school kids need regular exposure to farming. Image courtesy CQUniversity.

In the largest ever survey of its kind, CQU's Agri-tech Education and Extension research team, led by Dr Amy Cosby, surveyed more than 5000 primary and secondary students across Australia about their knowledge...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

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