AgForce May Fight Miner In Court
AgForce is urging Federal and State MPs to step in to stop Australia’s largest freshwater resource, the Great Artesian Basin, from being “pumped with industrial waste” by mining giant Glencore.
CSIRO Invites ‘Citizen Scientists’
The CSIRO is calling on rural residents to join the longest-running citizen science survey of rabbit diseases in the world to help keep the pests in check.
Invitations To Growers
South Burnett farmers interested in growing sesame have been invited to attend a field walk at the Kingaroy Research Facility.
Grants Open For Reef Projects
Applications are now open for the State Government’s Reef Place-Based Integrated Projects (2023–2026) grants scheme, and projects from within the South Burnett are eligible.
Union Entry ‘Threat To Farmers’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has slammed new industrial legislation which he says will put biosecurity and farmers’ safety at risk.
Pest Moth Causing Major Damage
Fall armyworm are currently being detected at unprecedented levels – and causing significant damage – in sorghum crops across Queensland.
Sub-Chamber Needs Help
The South Burnett Sub-Chamber, responsible for overseeing agricultural shows in the region, is facing a crisis following its AGM in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
Funding Opens For Rural Businesses
Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government’s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development Grants scheme.
Rally Against ‘Reckless Renewables’
Two South Burnett residents are scheduled to speak at a rally targeting renewable energy projects to be held in Canberra on Tuesday.
Council Issues Parthenium Alert
South Burnett Regional Council issued a biosecurity alert on Wednesday that parthenium has again been detected in the region.
Fire Ants Spreading 5km A Year
Fire ants are spreading at a rate of about five kilometres per year within south-east Queensland.
Macfarlane Retires From QRC
Former Kingaroy farmer and Federal MP Ian Macfarlane will be retiring as CEO of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) at the end of the year.
Ag Production Forecast To Fall
The value of Australian agricultural production is forecast to fall as drier conditions affect farmers.
Grants Available For Flood Alerts
South Burnett and Cherbourg are among 23 councils in Queensland which have been invited to apply for funding to install flood warning equipment.
Tessmann Steps Down From ADF
Matt Trace, chair of eastAUSmilk, was appointed to the board of Australian Dairy Farmers – the peak national body for dairy farmer organisations – at the AGM held on November 23.
New Role For Georgie At RFDS
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset AM has been appointed chair of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland).
QFF Elects New President
Emerald cotton grower Aaron Kiely has been elected president of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation.
Weather Radar Upgraded
Images from the upgraded Marburg weather radar in SE Queensland are now live on BOM’s website and app.
Avocado Exports A Step Closer
Exporting Queensland avocados to China has moved a step closer with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing between Avocados Australia and an agency that assists with market access.
GRDC Releases Winter Crop Guide
Queensland grain growers have an opportunity to fine-tune crop selections ahead of next year’s planting with the release of the 2024 Queensland Winter Crop Sowing Guide.
