Macfarlane To Head Mining Lobby Group
Former Member for Groom – and Kingaroy peanut grower – Ian Macfarlane has been appointed chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council.
MP Welcomes Backpacker Backdown
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says local primary producers and tourism operators will benefit from the Federal Government’s decision to slash the proposed tax rate on backpackers.
Feedlot Operator Facing Legal Action
The operator of a feedlot at Goomeri is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
GRDC Gets New Chairman
The Grains Research and Development Corporation will get new leadership after Boggabilla grain grower, Mr John Woods, was appointed chair for a three year term.
Nats Claim Victory On Backpacker Tax
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says the Federal Coalition has listened to industry concerns by cutting the “backpacker tax”.
Local Wines To Feature In Hong Kong
A man known as Hong Kong’s answer to famous Australian wine critic James Halliday could be paying a visit to the South Burnett next year to help introduce the region’s wines to Chinese buyers.
Grants Offered To Farm Researchers
Time is running out for young agricultural researchers to share their ideas for a chance to receive a share of $240,000 in grants.
$12m Payout Puts Onus On Farmers
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is warning farmers to take heed of a recent court decision which saw a Tasmanian farmer ordered to pay $12 million compensation to an employee injured during a quad bike incident.
Miners Kept 200m From Homes
Resource companies will be restricted from conducting activities 200 metres from homes and 50 metres from farm infrastructure under changes which came into effect on Tuesday.
Drug ‘Too Big A Risk’ To Exports
A tick-borne parasite which can kill both beef and dairy cattle still has no registered remedy available in Australia, although a drug has been identified for years which could be “highly effective”.
$58.4bn Forecast For Farm Production
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase to $58.4 billion in 2016-17, due in part to a forecast rise in the gross value of crop production, according to the latest analysis by ABARES.
Research Station Celebrates Centenary
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ J. Bjelke-Petersen Research Station will be holding an Open Day on October 6 to celebrate 100 years of Department Of Agriculture involvement in Kingaroy.
TAFE Offers Basic
Computing Course For Farmers
Kingaroy’s TAFE College will be offering a nine-hour course in basic computer skills for farmers next month.
Miners To Face Tougher
Groundwater Extraction Laws
Resource companies wanting to take groundwater for mining activities will be subject to tougher assessment of environmental impacts under proposed new laws introduced by the Queensland Government.
MP Calls For Foreign
Investment Productivity Test
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for a productivity test to be applied to foreign investment following the release of a foreign-owned farm register last week.
Students Learn All About Farming
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries grounds in Kingaroy were all abuzz on Friday
Wineries Double Medal Count
South Burnett wineries more than doubled their 2015 medal count at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Dingo Love Licks Shadow MPs
It’s not every day that you’ll find a couple of LNP Members of Parliament – and Shadow Ministers, at that – saying nice things about dingoes …
MP Showcases Local
Produce In Hong Kong
Wine from South Burnett producer Clovely Estate was featured at a special Queensland Government networking event in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Phone App To Monitor Wild Dogs
A smartphone app and website that allows livestock producers and members of landholder groups to record sightings of wild dogs is looking for more users.
