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Welcome To Our Third Issue

Welcome to Issue three of Agriculture Digest: a magazine that analyses current agricultural issues from the perspective of those who make a living off the land. We talk about the environment and how it affects us as primary producers. We showcase the innovation and technology that’s changing our sector and keeping us at the forefront of the agricultural industry worldwide. And we share real stories about real people that provide insights into rural and regional Australia and its diverse culture and towns.

We hope you enjoy this issue.

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9 DIVERSIFICATION All mixed up

16 AGTECH Agriculture's digital dawn

24 AGROFORESTRY

The benefits of agroforestry and planting trees on farms

32 FARMER INTERVIEW disclaimer

This publication is intended as an information source only and is not in any way an endorsement of any product or service mentioned. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this publication is up to date and correct at time of printing. The publisher does not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. No representation is made as to the quality or suitability for any purpose of any goods or services offered by any organisations in this publication.

Stuart Austin: A fresh approach to farming with Wilmot Cattle Co

38 TOWNS Gympie: the town that saved Queensland

41 NEWS / NOTES

News and notes from our advertisers