Farming Is A Special Caper
Kingaroy is the peanut capital of Australia. And navy beans still get mentioned on local signs … but capers?
Council Targets Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, will be conducting another round of wild dog baiting in the South Burnett next month.
South Burnett On Show At Ekka
South Burnett cattlemen and women have done the region proud again with a strong showing at this year’s Brisbane Exhibition.
Adopt-A-Snake Trial Program
Queensland animal lovers will be able to adopt a range of native snakes and other wildlife in a new partnership between the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and RSPCA Queensland.
60-Year Tick For Farm Leases
The State Government today announced major changes to the land tenure system in Queensland, opening the way for farmers and graziers to upgrade leasehold land to freehold land.
Farewell After 42 Years
When Chris began as a “bag boy” at the Peanut Marketing Board, he had six weeks’ work
Flood Meetings Share Information
“Don’t self-assess and think you’re not eligible for assistance.” This was the main message from the latest round of flood recovery information evenings held around the South Burnett.
Council, Landcare Work Together
South Burnett Regional Council and Kingaroy Landcare are looking at more ways they can work in partnership.
Imports? Does Anyone Really Care?
Who cares if Goulburn Valley fruitgrowers are being forced to rip out and burn their orchards because of foreign imports? Well, not many people in Kingaroy, it seems, after a rally to support the plight of the Victorian town of Shepparton fell flat on Thursday morning.
Truss Urges Block To GrainCorp Sale
Nationals leader and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today the Federal Government must reject the proposed buyout of GrainCorp by US conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Greens Launch Plan For Farmers’ Markets
The Australian Greens have announced an $85 million plan to help farmers bypass the big two supermarkets and sell direct to local consumers.
SPC Campaign Coming To Kingaroy
Shepparton’s fight to save its local processing company – these days known as SPC Ardmona – is coming to Kingaroy next week.
Senator Congratulates Graduates
Senate President John Hogg paid a flying visit to the South Burnett today to congratulate nine graduates from a horticulture training program run by Growing The Burnett Inc (GTB).
Three More Flood Sessions Scheduled
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled another round of flood recovery information gatherings to assist local primary producers following the decision by the State Government to extend the application period for assistance.
Chopper To Check Powerlines
Ergon Energy will begin its annual helicopter patrols of power lines in the Wide Bay-Burnett region tomorrow (July 25).
Forums To Discuss Land-Clearing Codes
The State Government is giving landholders a say on the development of “self-assessable” codes for land-clearing.
Flood Grants Extended
The cut-off date for farmers, businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by the floods earlier this year to apply for natural disaster assistance has been extended to the end of November.
Greens Plan ‘To Help Farmers’
Greens candidate for Maranoa Grant Newson says the party’s plan to lower farm energy bills would greatly help local farmers.
AgForce Puts Issues Out For Debate
AgForce Queensland will try to position the state’s rural sector at the forefront of political debate over the coming month with the launch of ’Agriculture – 30 Issues, 30 Days’, a new campaign designed to highlight issues it believes require urgent attention from policy makers.
Focus On Soil Health
The Rosalie North Landcare Group is organising a special Soil Health Field Day later this month for rural producers in the Cooyar catchment area.
