Farmers Congratulated For Standing Firm
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the thousands of primary producers who united to voice their concerns about the State Government’s proposed changes to Vegetation Management laws.
LNP Looks Set To Win Tree Debate
The State Government’s attempt to tighten vegetation management laws in Queensland looks to have failed
Grains Research Published
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has released a summary of grains industry trials held in Queensland last year.
Rare Tractors On Show
South Burnett vintage machinery enthusiasts have been invited to take a trip to Bowenville this weekend.
Showgirls Ready To Shine
The Wondai Show Society will be fielding a Rural Ambassador in next year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber competition for the first time in many years.
South Burnett Shines At Show
South Burnett entrants have shone again at the Ekka … in everything from whipcracking to Prime Beef, and cooking to parading.
Smithfield Celebrates 30th Birthday
Smithfield Cattle Company celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala dinner at the 2016 Brisbane Exhibition on Saturday night.
Kay Nominated For National Award
Kay Enkelmann, from the Burnett Mary Regional Group based at Wondai, has been nominated for a national Landcare award.
Two New Rural Awards Unveiled
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has announced two new rural awards,
MP Blasts ‘Unfair’ Tree Laws
The State Government must start listening to Queensland’s farming industry and scrap their proposed vegetation management laws, Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington said on Sunday.
Nominations Open For Rural Women’s Award
Entries are now open for the 2017 Rural Industries R&D Corporation’s Rural Women’s Award.
New Chairman for Northern Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation has announced the appointment of NSW grain grower and agricultural consultant John Minogue as chairman of the Northern Panel.
Campaign Against WET Cuts Grows
The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia will launch a national campaign to oppose reductions in Wine Equalisation Tax rebates announced in this year’s Federal Budget.
Government Plans To
Introduce Debt Mediation
The State Government will introduce a farm debt mediation process to resolve disputes between banks and farmers
Competition To Capture Confidence
The best entries in a new rural photography competition that aims to inspire Queensland’s rural women will be shown to audiences in Brisbane next month.
QFF Wants Less Farming Red Tape
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report that has called for a return to evidence-based regulation of agriculture.
Immigration ‘Key To Regional Growth’
Immigration could be the solution to the decline of many rural towns, according to a report released by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).
Second Infected Hive Found
A varroa mite has been detected in a second beehive in Queensland
WET Reforms ‘Could Be A Disaster’
Proposed reforms to the Wine Equalisation Tax announced in this year’s Federal Budget would be a disaster for South Burnett wine producers if they are allowed to go ahead, the South Burnett Wine Industry Association says.
Government Plans
Native Wildlife Reforms
The State Government is considering a better system to manage protected native animals
