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Agriculture Drone Pilot

Sponsored by NQ Aerovation

NQ Aerovation is based in Bowen, North Queensland, and is a certified commercial drone business. They offer training for remote pilot licenses and certifications for spray drones. A drone pilot at NQ Aerovation uses cutting-edge technology to improve farming methods, making them more efficient, sustainable, and productive. This includes using drones for detailed mapping, data gathering, crop protection, re-planting, managing weeds, and distributing helpful insects.

Q.1 How long does it take to complete a Multi-rotor Remote Pilot License (RePL) course with NQ Aerovation?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.nqaero.com.au/remote-pilot-licence-repl/

Aquaculture Technician

Sponsored by Pacific Reef Fisheries

Pacific Reef Fisheries is one of Australia’s leading prawn producers based in Ayr, and Guthalungra. An aquaculture technician at Pacific Reef Fisheries undertakes various responsibilities such as ensuring animal welfare, monitoring water quality, performing routine feeding, managing aeration operations, and transferring larvae. If you thrive in an outdoor setting and enjoy working within a close knit team, the role of an Aquaculture Technician offers an engaging career within the dynamic field of aquaculture farming.

Q2.   What scientific name is the Black Tiger Prawn known as?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.pacificreef.com.au

Machinery Operator

Sponsored by Vee Jays Kalfresh

Vee-Jays Kalfresh, based in Bowen and Ayr, sells a variety of organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. A farm machinery operator at Vee-Jays Kalfresh handles and maintains various farm machines like tractors, harvesters, and spray rigs. They prepare the land, form seed beds, plant crops, and harvest produce. Their job is to operate these machines efficiently and safely, performing regular maintenance to help the farm run smoothly and successfully.

Q3. What precision farming technology is used as part of a traffic control system on a tractor?

Click here to find the answer: https://vjkproduce.com.au

Entomologist

Sponsored by Natural Solutions

Natural Solutions Australia, located in Bowen, is a company that focuses on natural pest control. They breed insects that help farmers use fewer chemicals and be more sustainable. An Entomologist at Natural Solutions specialises in growing and studying insects that are good for farming because they prey on harmful pests. Their job includes choosing the right insects, breeding them, and raising them in controlled settings to increase their numbers for biological pest control.

Q4. What is the name of the predatory bug used for control of various species of thrips including adults?

Click here to find the answer: https://naturalsolutions.com.au/products/

Agronomist

Sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nutrien Ag Solutions has branches in Ayr and Bowen and is a key player in the Australian agricultural sector. They offer expertise in various farming areas such as precision farming, livestock and wool marketing, agricultural services, as well as water management, finance, insurance, merchandise, and real estate. Agronomists at Nutrien Ag Solutions focus on plant biology, soil science, and crop production techniques to improve farm productivity and sustainability. They advise on choosing the right crops, managing soil, irrigation techniques, and controlling pests to help farmers increase their yields and reduce environmental harm.

Q5. Which Universities is the Nutrien Harvesting the Future Scholarship open to?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com.au/nutrien-harvesting-future-scholarship-program

Electrician

Sponsored by Tassal Group

Tassal Group is a top name in Australian aquaculture and a leading seafood brand. Near Proserpine, their prawn farm uses innovative technology like automatic feeders and is increasing its use of renewable energy. As an electrician at Tassal’s processing facility, you would handle the installation, repair, and maintenance of various equipment. Additionally, you’d apply your tech skills using Tassal’s digital maintenance system.

Q6.   What is Tassal’s purpose?

Click here to find the answer: https://tassalgroup.com.au/about-us/

Agricultural Scientist

Sponsored by Arable Field Research

Agricultural scientists study farm animals, crops and factors affecting farm production, to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farms and related agricultural enterprises. They collect and analyse samples of produce, feed, soil, water and other elements that may be affecting agricultural production. Arable Field Research conducts agronomic research with a focus on efficacy and crop safety trials in the Whitsunday & Burdekin regions of QLD. Conducting trials in broadacre, tree crops and horticulture, food and fibre.

Q7. What agronomic research solutions does Arable Field Research offer?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.arablefieldresearch.com.au

Administration Clerk

Sponsored by BGGA

Based in Bowen, BGGA is a regional industry body that represents the interests of horticulture farmers and associated agribusiness in North Queensland. An administration clerk at BGGA handles various office tasks like managing paperwork, data entry, scheduling, and providing support to ensure smooth and efficient office operations.

Q8.   What does BGGA stand for?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.bgga.com.au

About our region!

Sponsored by BGGA

Bowen-Gumlu is the largest winter vegetable producing region in Queensland. Key commodities produced include tomato, capsicum, mangoes, cucurbits, beans and sweet corn. Agriculture in our region is the third largest industry by output and second largest employer in North Queensland.

Q9. Horticulture is a major subsector with farm gate production worth approximately?

Click here to find the answer: https://www.bgga.com.au