Pest & Weed Day In Kingaroy This Friday
A “Targeting Pests & Weeds” information day will be held at the former Kingaroy DPI Research Station in Goodger Road, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 3:00pm this Friday, June 22.
No New Tick Officer For Kingaroy
Kingaroy won’t be getting a new Tick Officer despite a vocal push from local graziers.
AgForce Is Looking For Winners
Are you an innovative red meat producer? Do you know of a restaurant that serves outstanding beef or lamb? Do you know someone who is a future leader of the red meat industry?
Farmers Seek Urgent Briefing
Over Native Title Changes
The National Farmers’ Federation is seeking “an immediate and full briefing” from the Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon over proposed changes to Native Title legislation announced today.
NFF Urges Banks To Pass
On Full Interest Rate Cut
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s interest rate cut, calling on financial lenders to pass the full 0.25 per cent cut to their agribusiness customers.
One Hump Or Two?
Queensland’s first-ever Camel Field Day is definitely going ahead on Saturday … despite the rain!
Ruralco Buys Stake In Elders
Ruralco Holdings has acquired a 10.1 per cent stake in Elders but both companies say there is no current intention of making a takeover bid.
AgForce Welcomes New Officers
AgForce has welcomed the announcement by the State Government of the appointment of 15 new pest and weed officers in Queensland, saying it is a positive first step.
$1.6m Boost To Protect Biodiversity
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1.6 million over the next six years to implement biodiversity and climate change programs across the region.
Crop Protection Officer
Appointed For Kingaroy
A new Crop Protection Officer will be stationed in Kingaroy – one of the 15 new biosecurity officers promised by the LNP in the lead-up to the State Election and announced by the government today.
AgForce To Host Pest &
Weed Information Days
South Burnett primary producers have been invited to attend special information days focussing on the latest research about local pests and weeds to held next month in Kingaroy and Durong.
Country Living v City …
How Does It Measure Up?
The latest Roy Morgan Research “State of the Nation” snapshot paints a depressing view of country living versus city life.
Seeney Locks The Gate
On Anti-CSG Campaigner
Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney vowed today that the “extreme views” of Lock The Gate “alarmists” such as Drew Hutton would not derail the State Government’s establishment of the new Gasfields Commission.
Water Impact Report Shows 528
Bores Will Be Affected By CSG
The draft Surat Underground Water Impact Report, released today, shows that out of about 21,000 private water bores in the Surat area, 85 are expected to be affected by Coal Seam Gas mining within three years … and 528 will be affected in the long-term.
Beef Forum At Boondooma
A BeefUp Forum to assist for cattle producers will be held at Boondooma Homestead on May 31.
MLA Seeks Four Directors
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking applications for four independent Directors to be appointed at the group’s Annual General Meeting.
Pork Slaughter Levy Rise No ‘Bacon Tax’
An increase in the slaughter levy paid by pork producers that was flagged in last night’s Federal Budget isn’t a secret ‘Bacon Tax’ and will have no effect on the prices that consumers pay in the shops, Australian Pork Limited’s CEO Andrew Spencer said today.
Farmers Dismayed By Budget
Decision To Scrap FarmReady
The National Farmers’ Federation says it’s pleased by the Federal Government’s recognition in the Budget of agriculture’s strong growth prospects, but it’s dismayed by the decision to scrap funding for the FarmReady program.
PCA’s Dodge Takes Trophy
The Peanut Company of Australia’s fully restored KC30 Dodge took out first place in the “30 years & over” category at the Truck Show’n’Shine held as part of the annual Kingaroy Show at the weekend.
Prices Down, Numbers Up
Was this the best Kingaroy Show ever? The thousands of people who attended the two-day event probably think so … and the organisers are thrilled!
