Silver Success For Sub-Chamber
South Burnett Sub-Chamber entrant Matthew McCauley has been awarded the runner-up’s sash in the prestigious Queensland Ag Shows’ Rural Ambassador competition.
Regional Tech Hub Closes
The Regional Tech Hub – which provided free and independent phone and internet advice to rural and remote residents – will wind up at the end of August.
Feedback Sought On Draft Plan
A pop-up session will be held on August 21 to allow residents to comment on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
MP Welcomes New Tick Measures
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed new measures by the State Government which aim to strengthen cattle tick management and support local producers.
AgForce Welcomes Tick Results
AgForce has described the results of the State Government’s cattle tick management review as “a significant step” towards addressing industry concerns.
NFF Warning On Bird Flu
The NFF has urged farmers to review their biosecurity plans urgently, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads.
New Biosecurity Officer Appointed
The State Government has appointed 50 new biosecurity officers across Queensland as part of an election promise to hire 100 new officers over four years.
Callout To Beef Leaders
Applications are now open for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program which aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to become future leaders in the beef industry.
Petrel Tests Positive To Bird Flu
A wild seabird found dead on Moreton Island is believed to have died from H5 bird flu.
AgForce Welcomes Mouse Bait Permit
Queensland producer group AgForce has welcomed the emergency permit approval by APVMA for the use of ZP50 mouse bait in broadacre cropping areas.
Smithfield Feedlot Sold
The massive Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Applications Open For Nutrien Grants
Ag company Nutrien has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal to offer eligible not-for-profit groups a share in a $250,000 Community Grants Program.
Timber Group Joins QFF
Timber Queensland, the peak body for the timber industry in Queensland, has joined the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Call To Destroy Illegal Peanut Imports
Peanut growers have called for the immediate destruction of suspect shipments of imported peanuts after learning that illegally imported raw peanuts have been entering Australia unchecked.
$12m Project To Target Pest Losses
The State Government has entered into a joint $12 million research partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation to help Queensland farmers produce grain that’s insect and chemical-residue free.
Woman Charged With Cattle Theft
A 55-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged theft of a tractor, 100 head of cattle and 4km of barbed wire from a property at Boondooma.
Second Time Success For Murgon
It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.
Emergency Roundtable On Mites
An emergency roundtable will be held next Tuesday involving key stakeholders in the honey bee industry to discuss the varroa mite crisis.
Murgon Pair Are Off To The Ekka
Murgon Show Society scooped the pool at the recent South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals dinner, hosted by the Nanango Show Society.
New Tick Fee at Dalby Saleyards
Cattle delivered with ticks to the Dalby saleyards will incur a new $2750 per consignment fee.
