Rural

Sub-Chamber Needs Help

Sub-Chamber Needs Help

The South Burnett Sub-Chamber, responsible for overseeing agricultural shows in the region, is facing a crisis following its AGM in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.

Funding Opens For Rural Businesses

Funding Opens For Rural Businesses

Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government’s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development Grants scheme.

Market Up Slightly Again

Market Up Slightly Again

1000 cattle were sold at the Murgon combined agents sale on January 23 with all descriptions selling to dearer rates.

Export Cattle Prices Rebound

Export Cattle Prices Rebound

January 10, 2024 by Pratt Agencies  and Aussie Land & Livestock Agents yarded 580 in Murgon for the first sale of 2024 on Tuersday, January 9. Values for export cattle as well as suitable feeders improved noticeably, and lighter cattle aslo showed improvement depending on their quality. Cattle for the sale were drawn from Eidsvold, Mundubbera, […]

Macfarlane Retires From QRC

Macfarlane Retires From QRC

Former Kingaroy farmer and Federal MP Ian Macfarlane will be retiring as CEO of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) at the end of the year.

Tessmann Steps Down From ADF

Tessmann Steps Down From ADF

Matt Trace, chair of eastAUSmilk, was appointed to the board of Australian Dairy Farmers – the peak national body for dairy farmer organisations – at the AGM held on November 23.

Weather Radar Upgraded

Weather Radar Upgraded

Images from the upgraded Marburg weather radar in SE Queensland are now live on BOM’s website and app.  

Avocado Exports A Step Closer

Avocado Exports A Step Closer

Exporting Queensland avocados to China has moved a step closer with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing between Avocados Australia and an agency that assists with market access.  

GRDC Releases Winter Crop Guide

GRDC Releases Winter Crop Guide

Queensland grain growers have an opportunity to fine-tune crop selections ahead of next year’s planting with the release of the 2024 Queensland Winter Crop Sowing Guide.

Mayor Urges Water Feedback

Mayor Urges Water Feedback

Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a say about State Government plans for future water projects as part of the public consultation on the draft Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment.

Councils To Bear More Costs: MP

Councils To Bear More Costs: MP

Road trauma will increase and local councils will pick up the bill because of the Federal Government’s failure to prioritise regional projects in the Infrastructure Policy Statement, Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said on Thursday.