JEV In Second Piggery
Biosecurity Queensland is urging pig owners to be on the alert after Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) was confirmed at a second piggery in Queensland.
Incentives To Get Soil Tested
The Federal Government is providing $54.4 million over two years to support farmers and land managers to access low-cost soil sampling and testing in exchange for sharing their data under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program.
Australia Losing ‘Free Trade’ Lead
Australia will need to find new ways to gain a competitive advantage with its agricultural exports as more countries enter free trade agreements, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has warned.
Council Pushes For New Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the State Government to reconsider the construction of a dam on Emu Creek.
Asbestos Warning For Beekeepers
Beekeepers and importers of beekeeping equipment have been been warned about the presence of dangerous asbestos fibres in many imported bee smokers.
Twiggy Snaps Up More Bega Shares
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has lifted his stake in Bega Cheese, owners of the Peanut Company of Australia.
$69m Plan To Tackle JEV
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the Federal Government has invested $69 million in battling the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Australia.
‘Dual Peanuts’ Push Into NQ, NT
“Dual-purpose” peanut varieties could hold the key to diversifying grazing operations across Northern Australia, according to Central Queensland University researchers.
Quick Guide To Flood Grants, Loans
A range of grants and loans are now available to support primary producers, businesses and not-for-profit associations affected by the recent floods.
Proston Show Packs A Punch
Floods … what floods? Despite all the drama that has been in the local area over the past couple of weeks, the Proston Show was a big hit with locals on Saturday.
MPs Urged To Improve Phone Links
Residents from areas around Booubyjan, Tansey, Goomeri, Kilkivan and Woolooga turned up in force at a special meeting on Saturday to spell out the communications hurdles they had to overcome during the recent flood emergency.
Vaccine Rollout Targets JEV
The Federal Government is rolling out supplies of a human vaccine against the deadly Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) which has now been detected in 42 piggeries across Australia.
Changes At Show Society
A special meeting of the Murgon Show Society was held last Thursday night to fill several vacancies on the committee.
Ag Production Hits Record $75b
Australia’s agriculture sector enjoyed a record $75 billion in production in 2020-21, according to the latest ABARES report.
BOM Issues Flood Watch
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch for possible minor to major flooding over the next few days in southern Queensland.
Meetings To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more input from the community about three projects identified during the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study before deciding if they should proceed to the next stage.
Flood Recovery Grants Available
South Burnett residents who have suffered a significant loss in the weekend floods could be eligible for Federal Government support payments.
Forums For Local Producers
A free forum to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture will be hosted by AgForce South-East Queensland at Moffatdale next week.
JEV Detected In Piggeries
A rare mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis in pigs, humans and horses has been detected recently in a Queensland piggery.
Rain Fails To Dampen Prices
Aussie Land & Livestock yarded 1300 head at last Friday’s Special Store Sale at the Coolabunia Saleyards in very trying conditions.
