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
There’s Life After Politics
Conservative MPs who lost their seats at the recent federal poll can take heart … there is life after politics, and former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann is a shining example.
Calendar Competition Encourages Farm Safety
South Burnett primary school children have been invited to take part in a calendar competition to remind farmers of the need for safety on rural properties.
Labor ‘Not Listening’ On Tree Laws
The LNP Opposition says the State Government has refused to amend changes to Queensland’s vegetation management laws, despite protests from farmers and “a wave of angry objections from regional communities”.
Dairy Project Unveiled At Wellcamp
Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s plans for an infant milk formula factory targeting the Chinese market may be on the backburner because of market conditions, but that hasn’t stopped a new player unveiling its dairy plans this week.
New Website Aims To
Tackle Farmer Suicide
If you are a farmer or work anywhere in agriculture, you know – or know of – someone who has taken their life.
Varroa Mite Found In Queensland
The varroa mite – which has been linked to collapse of bee colonies around the world – has been detected in Queensland for the first time.
Mayor Wants Action On Inland Rail
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is calling for an end to speculation about changes to Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed alignment for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.
Council To Investigate Irrigation
The South Burnett Regional Council will undertake a research project to assess the potential economic benefits of introducing more irrigation into the region.
