Georgie Re-Elected To Board
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been re-elected to the Board of the National Farmers’ Federation.
Applications Open For NFF Program
The National Farmers’ Federation has opened applications for its popular National Agriculture Leadership Program.
LNP Promises To Build Weir
The much-discussed Barlil Weir will be built on Barambah Creek to help local irrigators … if the LNP wins power at the October 26 election.
Birth Defects Prompt Herbicide Ban
An immediate ban was issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority on Thursday over the use of a common herbicide which has been linked in the United States to birth defects.
Machinery Day Was A Big Hit
The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s recent weekend rally attracted a huge range of historic and quirky vehicles to the club’s grounds near Kingaroy Airport.
Burke To Give Farmers A Voice
Former AgForce CEO Charles Burke has been appointed a Food Farmers’ Commissioner by the State Government.
Mahar Resigns From NFF
National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar has resigned after more than a decade of service to the organisation.
Wondai Welcomes New Show Year
The annual Wondai Show is always the last held in the region … but at the same time, it’s also the first show every year!
Sharon To Lead GRDC
Grain grower Sharon Starick has been announced as the new chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board.
Prep Pupil Shares Safety Message
Artwork by Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black has been selected to appear in the 2025 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
Feedback Sought About Local Floods
Local residents have been invited to attend information sessions next month about the State Government’s upcoming Burnett River and Tributaries Catchment Flood Study.
Bushfire Grants Available
Eligible rural landholders hit by last year’s bushfires have been invited to apply for assistance from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Deadline Looms For Water Prices
The deadline is looming for irrigation users to make final submissions on future Sunwater and Seqwater pricing.
McCarthy To Lead AgForce
Current AgForce deputy chair Shane McCarthy has been named President-elect of the Queensland-based rural lobby group.
Keith Is A Show Legend
Veteran ring announcer Keith McRobert has been awarded a special honour at the Ekka.
Farmers Rush To Defend Buffel Grass
Producer groups have expressed grave concerns over calls for the Federal Government to declare buffel grass a “weed of national significance”.
Kaitlyn Wins State Competition
South Burnett teenagers have taken out the top two places at the prestigious QCAS Stud Beef Young Parader competition at the Ekka.
3G Alert For Farmers
The NFF has issued an urgent reminder to farmers to check their devices before the 3G network is officially turned off.
Ekka Show Holiday
Next Monday (August 12) is the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday day for the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas.
Don’t Be Too Hasty: AgForce
Farming lobby group AgForce is urging primary producers considering hosting wind turbines on their properties to take “extra precautions”.
