MP Warns Labor Could Scrap DAFF
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says should Labor win the upcoming State Election – or “fall over the line” with the help of minor parties and independents – primary producers in Queensland will suffer.
Farmers Slam Labor Plan
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has attacked an ALP election promise to strengthen tree-clearing laws should they be elected at the January 31 State poll.
Help Available To Kill Feral Pests
Help is available for South Burnett landholders plagued with wild dog and feral pig problems.
Corey Is A Real Champion
Corey Evans, from Kingaroy’s Jen-Daview Limousin stud, has proven he’s also pretty handy with Santa Gertrudis.
Hope Dairies Starts Growing
Any sceptics doubting Gina Rinehardt’s Hope Dairies means business in the South Burnett should check out the corn growing on the Unverzagt family’s Pella Farm near Kumbia.
$1.5m Upgrade Boosts Swickers
Major Kingaroy employer Swickers has been given a shot in the arm from the “Royalties For Regions” program
Free BMP Workshops For Graziers
The Burnett Mary Regional Group will be holding free “Best Management Practices” workshops for cattle producers at Durong, Kingaroy, Widgee and Biggenden over the next three months.
Local Farmers Feature In Video
Two South Burnett dairy farmers feature in a new planning video released by the Queensland Farmers Federation.
Online Guide For Peanut Growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has launched a new online manual for peanut growers.
Third Hottest Year On Record
Australia has recorded its third-warmest calendar year since national records began in 1910.
Ignore Farmers ‘At Your Peril’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has called on all political parties to have a strong focus on agriculture during the State election campaign.
BMRG To Hold Meeting
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) will be holding a public meeting in Kingaroy next month to help plan their future on-ground works funding under the new National Landcare Program.
Coles Apology ‘Raises Questions’
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) says an admission this week from Coles that it had mistreated suppliers was a signal that the Federal Government should strengthen Competition Law to outlaw predatory conduct.
Private Bill To Target Farm Foreclosures
Queensland Nationals Senator Barry O’Sullivan says he has begun seeking support from his parliamentary colleagues for a Private Senator’s Bill that would stop major rural lenders from enforcing penalty interest rates and foreclosing on drought impacted farmers.
Change In Show Dates
The 2015 Murgon Show will clash with the South Burnett Wine & Food in the Park Festival following a change in the annual show calendar.
MP Predicts Growth In Exports
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott visited Kingaroy on Monday with an optimistic message … there are exciting opportunities ahead for Australian food exporters.
Local Students
Win Ag Scholarships
Samantha Hudson and Jayden Parnell have won $10,000 scholarships
O’Dowd To Chair Trade Committee
Federal Member for Flynn, Ken O’Dowd, has been appointed chairman of the Joint Select Committee on Trade and Investment Growth.
Blueprint To Train Rural Workforce
The State Government has released a new Blueprint for Agricultural Education in Queensland aimed at encouraging more young people to consider a career on the land.
Horses Still Possible On Rail Trail
Horses may still be allowed on some sections of the Kingaroy-Kilkivan rail trail between Kingaroy and Wondai
