1300 Objectors To Mine Expansion
More than 1300 people have objected to the proposed expansion of New Hope’s Acland mine, according to the Lock The Gate Alliance.
QRAA Loan Rates Drop
Primary producers can now access cheaper Sustainability and First Start Loans from the State Government following a cut in interest rates.
Forum Draws Interest
Guests who attended a one-day “Resilient, Sustainable Future Forum” in Kingaroy on Saturday heard about a variety of ways they could improve their gardening and farming practices right now and, at the same time, help conserve the environment.
Axe Hangs Over BIEDO
BIEDO is at risk of closing by the end of the year if more funding cannot be located.
RACQ Targets Bullbars
The RACQ today attacked car industry promotional statements that could be interpreted as suggesting bull bars were “fashion accessories”.
Thief ‘Ate Cattle Gallstones’
A Toowoomba man ate stolen cattle gallstones “to fight fatigue”, a Toowoomba Court has been told.
Open Day For Producers
An “Open Gate Day” is being held at the Kapernick family’s Glenrock Farm, near Cloyna, next month for agriculture producers interested in learning how to use grazing animals to increase profits and productivity.
Calendar Competition Promotes Farm Safety
South Burnett primary school children have been invited to take part in State Government competition to design a new calendar which will remind farmers of the need for safety on rural properties.
Union Phone Calls ‘Backfire’
Federal MP Ken O’Dowd said a recorded telephone message protesting the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement which interrupted State of Origin II has backfired on the union responsible.
State Government
‘Snub’ To Farmers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has attacked the State Government for ignoring agriculture
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Trade Deal ‘Sad Day For Australia’
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the Federal Government of selling out the future of Australian workers in the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement signed on Wednesday afternoon.
MP Attacks Union’s ‘Xenophobic Campaign’
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has slammed opponents of the Australia-China free trade agreement
Learn How To Farm Sustainably
Growing The Burnett and BMRG will be holding an information day in Kingaroy on Saturday, June 20
BMRG To Fund Land Managers
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) announced funding today to support seven land managers working on new soil health projects on their farms in the South Burnett.
Budget Measures For
Farms Brought Forward
The Federal Government has brought forward Budget measures to support farming families by enabling them to immediately write-off capital expenses on water facilities, fodder and grain storage assets and fencing.
Kumbia Grower Trials Fungus Controls
Kingaroy grain and peanut growers are tackling the scourge of sclerotinia head on with new trials testing a series of fungicides and soil ameliorants to combat the devastating soil-borne fungus.
Push For Mandatory Code Fails
A push to turn the voluntary Food and Grocery Code – which aims to protect suppliers from unfair practices by supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths – into a mandatory code has failed.
Local Buyer Snaps Up Orchard
An orchard at Kumbia which was marketed last year in a bundle with similar properties has been sold
Hope Dairies Working On
Feasibility Of Milk Project
Hope Dairies is continuing to work on its feasibility study for its South Burnett project
