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.
Weather Forecaster Predicts Wet Summer
Organisers of this year’s high school formals and Christmas carnivals should begin preparing now for wet weather events.
MP Welcomes ACCC Investigation
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Tuesday he strongly supports the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s announcement it will investigate the concept of national roaming.
Ag Minister Ignores Tick Line Fears
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has dismissed complaints from cattle producers in the Coalbank area, south of Cooyar, about the placement of the new tick line boundary.
Free Talk By Famous Forecaster
Long range weather forecaster Hayden Walker will be appearing at Wooroolin Hall on Tuesday
Japanese Market Opens For Melons
New markets could open in Japan for Australian melons and pumpkins following an agreement struck on technical issues related to market access.
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.
