KAP Targets Regional Qld
Two Katter’s Australian Party MPs say rural and regional Queensland are a priority for them
Pigs And Peanuts Make Perfect TV
A television crew came to Kingaroy on Monday to capture something a little bit unusual … cooking a pig in a “pig” and peanuts in a peanut patch!
Farmer Says No-Cost Training ‘A Lifeline’
South Burnett drought-affected residents are now entitled to no-cost training through TAFE Queensland South West’s “Helping Hand” project to increase their job prospects.
Councillor Pushes For More Irrigation
Cr Keith Campbell wants to see the Hope Dairies project create more irrigated farming areas in the region
Trappers To Target Dogs, Pigs
Trappers have been hired for an upcoming project targeting wild dogs and feral pigs being organised in the South Burnett.
CSIRO Releases Long-Term Predictions
The CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology today released climate change projections for Australia that provide updated national and regional information on how the climate may change to the end of the 21st century.
Ag Minister Warns
Of ‘Super’ Department
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says the Labor Party has refused to commit to keeping a dedicated Department and Minister for Agriculture if elected at the January 31 poll.
Round Up Your Chemicals
It’s time for farmers to round up their unwanted or out-of-date agricultural or veterinary chemicals … ChemClear is coming back to the region.
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.
