GRDC Seeks Panel Chairs
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is looking to fill the positions of chair for its northern and southern regional panels.
BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has expressed disappointment with Tuesday’s Federal Budget, saying it had hoped for more funding for water projects.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
AgForce: Check Land Valuations Now
AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations.
Uni Project Targets Crop Insurance
A $1.8m project involving the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland Farmers’ Federation aims to offer access to crop insurance so farmers can take better informed risks.
ACCC To Probe Regional Mobile Issues
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct a public inquiry into access to regional mobile towers and the feasibility of providing “roaming” during natural disasters or other emergencies.
Brekkies To Help BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a series of breakfasts in April to help raise funds to support BlazeAid’s efforts in the South Burnett.
Recovery Night At Mondure
South Burnett community members affected by the January or March floods have been invited to attend an information session next week.
Farmers Attend Water Meetings
A series of meetings held as part of the latest phase of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study wound up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Council Joins Mandate Protest
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a protest led by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows against COVID-19 restrictions placed on ag shows by the State Government.
Goomeri Loves A Local Show
You have to love a local show, particularly when the organisers have had to overcome hurdles which have forced other shows to cancel or postpone their 2022 events.
New Drought Programs Announced
New drought assistance programs that focus on fostering greater preparedness and business resilience for a broader range of eligible Queensland primary producers are now open for applications.
Trials Highlight Dual Purpose Peanuts
Trials of “dual purpose” peanut varieties were highlighted at a field day hosted by the Northern Australia Crop Research Centre of Excellence at Emerald on Thursday.
TRC Helps Revive Land For Wildlife
Toowoomba Regional Council has partnered with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland to relaunch the local Land for Wildlife program.
Award For Soil Expertise
Soil experts from across Australia are being urged to nominate for a prestigious national award.
Steer Raises Cash For BlazeAid
A Hereford steer, auctioned on Tuesday at the Murgon Saleyards, has raised almost $2240 for the Murgon BlazeAid camp.
Farmers Urged To Speak Up On Water
Farmers are being urged to engage with the next phase of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study, detailing what they want and what they are prepared to pay.
JEV In Third Piggery
Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected in a third Queensland piggery, believed to be in the South Burnett region.
Market Remains Firm
A total of 520 head of cattle were yarded by Aussie Land and Livestock at the Special Store Sale last Thursday (March 17).
$3m Project To Assess Water Options
The State Government’s promised Bundaberg and Burnett Regional Water Assessment – which includes water supply options for the South and North Burnett – will begin this week.
