Weir Design Contract Awarded
The State Government has awarded a design contract for the proposed Cooranga Weir on the Boyne River in the North Burnett.
Review Targets Farm Red Tape
A discussion paper has been released by the State Government as part of a review of the decades-old Food Production (Safety) Act 2000.
Murgon’s Ready For A Big Weekend
Murgon’s Steph Simpson, Matt McCauley, Taelyn Waldock, Rachael Steinhardt and Jan Irvine are going to be even busier than usual soon …
Dairy Industry Launches Plan
The new Queensland Dairy Plan was launched last Friday by Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett and eastAUSmilk.
Draft Plan To Target Feral Pigs
The State Government is seeking feedback on a draft management plan for feral pigs.
Purple Tomatoes To Go On Sale
Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.
GRDC Targets Soil-Borne Diseases
The Grains Research and Development Corporation has launched a national project designed to arm grain growers with the strategies to combat the nation’s most damaging soil-borne diseases.
Lumpy Skin Detected In Bali
The Northern Australia cattle industry is on alert after lumpy skin disease was detected in cattle in Bali for the first time.
Farmers ‘Expected’ Closure
The advocacy group which represents Queensland dairy farmers, eastAUSmilk, says it is disappointed with the closure of the Lactalis processing plant in Brisbane but the decision “was expected”.
Union Slams Dairy Closure
A decision announced by Lactalis Australia to close its Parmalat dairy processing site has been slammed by the AWU.
Ex-AgForce CEO Joins NFF
Former AgForce Qld chief executive officer Mike Guerin will take over as CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation on March 23.
Obituary: Bill Moss 1940-2025
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Monday for former local councillor and Wattle Grove farmer William “Bill” Moss who died, aged 85, on Christmas Day.
Pinion To Lead Water Research
Grain growers in medium and high rainfall zones will gain new tools to tackle waterlogging, runoff and evaporation thanks to a major new national project led by Pinion Advisory.
Farmers Hail ‘Right To Repair’
National Farmers’ Federation has secured a commitment to extend “Right to Repair” reforms to agricultural machinery.
Record Yarding At Dalby
Dalby Regional Saleyards last week hosted one of its largest yardings this decade.
Smithfield Feedlot For Sale
Expressions of interest are being sought from potential purchasers for the key Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston.
Goomeri P-10 Joins CQU Program
Goomeri P-10 State School is one of 15 secondary schools across Queensland selected for CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project.
Varroa Mite Found In South Burnett
The serious honeybee pest, Varroa destructor, has been detected in the South Burnett for the first time.
MP Calls For BOM Website Review
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has called for a review into “the sheer waste of money” spent on the Bureau of Meteorology’s new website.
Meeting To Discuss Phone Blackspots
A public meeting will be held in Nanango on Wednesday (November 5) to gather information to press the Federal Government to fix the mobile phone blackspots around the South Burnett and, in particular, in the Nanango area.
