New Face At RIRDC
Well-known Riverina businesswoman Kay Hull has been appointed chair of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).
Dry Soils Increase Risk Of Fires
The South Burnett should have a “normal” bushfire season this year although active fires are still probable, according to predictions from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre released on Wednesday.
WH&S Targets Truck Safety
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has organised a free webinar for employers in a bid to cut the number of workers being killed while working near heavy vehicles.
Co-op Farming Forum Draws Big Turnout
Co-operatives work, they’re aren’t outdated and they can help farmers make better profits.
New Law Mediates Farming Debts
The State Government has introduced legislation to help ensure financial disputes between farmers and banks can be resolved with the assistance of mediators.
Wondai Celebrates Show Number 99
Plenty of sunshine – and a cool breeze – greeted visitors to the 99th Wondai Show held at the Wondai Showgrounds on Saturday.
QFF Urges Farmers To
Fill In Backpacker Survey
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is encouraging farmers to have their say on the Federal Government’s “Backpacker Tax” Review.
Japanese Cattle Ban Lifted
The Japanese ban on live cattle imports from Australia – sparked by the detection of Bovine Johnes Disease in exported dairy heifers in June – has been lifted.
Last Chance To Nominate A Farmer
Entries close tomorrow (August 26) for the 2016 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.
ACCC To Probe Dairy Industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will begin an inquiry into the dairy industry in November.
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.
