A decision by the High Court last week to uphold the power of Queensland councils to control vegetation management on category X land will make the process even more confusing for primary producers, according to AgForce.

Positive signs for the future of the north Queensland rice growing industry were discussed during a SunRice-hosted field day held in Brandon.

The 'lock it up and leave it' approach to state land management exemplified by the current state government is set to continue, following the rejection of a petition calling for a trial of conservation hunting in state forests.