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
Budget Boost For Farm Kids
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says changes announced in the recent Federal Budget will help students from farming families in the South Burnett to receive the Youth Allowance.
New CEO At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Clare Murray, who will take over the reins of the organisation on May 27.
QFF Welcomes Drought Relief
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the drought assistance measures contained in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget as an investment in post-drought Queensland.
El Niño Confirmed
BOM’s latest update confirms El Niño thresholds have been reached for the first time since March 2010
Rural Research Receives
Multi-Million Dollar Boost
The University of Southern Queensland has benefited from the first round of the Federal Government’s new “Rural R&D for Profit” program.
Digital At Home In The Paddock
Collaborative research led by Queensland scientists has come up with a rugged and affordable computer network that could be a boon for cattle farmers.
Bumper Day At Burrandowan
It was a big day at the Burrandowan Picnic Races … big fields, a big crowd and a big response to the initiatives introduced by the race club this year.
Delegates Flock To See Cattle
Global interest in Queensland beef is “unprecedented” according to Trade & Investment Queensland, with more than 900 international delegates registering for Beef Australia 2015 in Rockhampton – three times more than in 2012.
