Seeds planted for Woorabinda's economic empowerment
A burgeoning industry in Woorabinda with the potential for international appeal could drastically improve the economic independence of the Central Queensland shire. Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council, conservation organisation Greening Australia, and Rural and Remote Development Consultants announced on Friday they were going ahead with practical testing for large-scale wattleseed production at Woorabinda nearly 20 years after the then-mayor Steven Kemp commissioned a feasibility study into the idea. The 12 months of testing will involve analysing plant varieties, soil types, and the water r...
Source: gladstoneobserver.com.au