North West Queensland is poised to transform from a cattle-driven region into a major cropping powerhouse, aiming for a $100 million annual boost in grain and pulse production and 100,000 cotton bales by 2035. Backed by a $5 million research investment and strong industry support, farmers are betting on diversification—not just for profits, but for flood resilience, planting crops like cotton just after rain while levees hold. Starting in Hughenden, Richmond, and Julia Creek, the plan targets long-term viability with region-specific crop varieties, though cotton gins and secure water access remain critical hurdles. With draft water plans now open for public input, the momentum is building to turn this cattle country into a new agricultural engine.
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