Food Network Formed
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network – a joint project of local councils, the Regional Tourism organisation and the State Government – has now been formally incorporated as a unique association.
Gympie Plans Weeds & Pest Committee
Gympie Regional Council is seeking to establish a Weeds and Pest Advisory Committee with membership drawn from government agencies, environmental managers, primary production businesses and industries within the Gympie region.
‘Negligible Risk’ From Piggery Effluent
The Queensland government agency responsible for biosecurity has responded to claims that adjoining properties were not informed about a recent outbreak of influenza at a piggery, and that effluent from the piggery was allowed to be used on the properties as irrigation.
Australian Pork Joins NFF
Australian Pork Limited (APL) has joined the the National Farmers’ Federation as a Commodity Council member.
Axe Taken To Green Tape
The State Government today announced plans for “practical, common-sense reforms” to the Vegetation Management Act to allow for vegetation thinning, fodder harvesting and the clearing of “vegetation encroachment”.
No Need To Fear Pork
Influenza in pigs is like influenza in humans … it’s a regular occurrence, and although it needs to be managed, there’s no need to fear pork or pork products.
NFF Says Farmers Are
Burdened By Regulations
The release today of Choice magazine’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on Australian farmers.
‘Business As Usual’ At Dalby College
The State Government shake-up of the Australian Agricultual College Corporation will not affect the operations of the Dalby Training Centre, a State Government spokesman said today.
$20,300 Fine For Spray Drift
Farmers who aerial spray their crops have been reminded of the need to follow best practice after a record fine of $20,300 was handed down in Childers Magistrates’ Court over a spray drift incident.
New Rules For Pig Pens
New minimum requirements for penned pigs came into effect in Queensland on September 1.
Grant-Writing Workshop In Wondai
The Burnett Mary Regional Group is running a grant writing workshop on September 10 to help potential environmental grant recipients to hone their skills.
Proteco Gets The Good Oil
South Burnett food processor Proteco has installed a new energy-saving filtration system at its oil plant in Kingaroy, thanks to a $51,400 grant from the Federal Government.
Farming Forum To Focus On Carbon
Are you puzzled by the concept of “carbon farming”? Then this is the workshop for you!
New Director Appointed To Ag Colleges
The Australian Agriculture College Corporation – which last week was the subject of reports that it could lose up to $6.8 million this financial year – has a new Executive Director.
Landholders Urged To Have
A Say At Agforce Conference
The change in State Government and the subsequent review of key policy areas has made this year’s AgForce State Conference a key opportunity for landholders and primary producers to have their say on the future of the rural industry, organisers say.
Funding To Fast-Track Carbon Farming
Researchers and farming organisations can now access funds under a program designed to fast track development of carbon farming under the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative.
Survey Tests Attitudes To Flying Foxes
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has begun surveying the community to measure attitudes to flying foxes.
Dates Set For Dog Baiting
Rural landholders have until Friday, September 7, to register to take part in the next round of the South Burnett Regional Council’s wild dog baiting program.
$6.8m Loss Puts Question
Mark Over Future Of Ag Colleges
The State Government says it is committed to working with peak farm bodies, TAFE and the Education Department to ensure the delivery of effective training for students wanting to pursue careers in agriculture.
State Government ‘Streamlines’ Mine Approvals
The State Government last night passed legislation designed to streamline the approval process for mining projects and tell resource companies the State is “open for business”.
