Invasive Cactus Found At Ballogie
South Burnett Regional Council’s pest management team has detected another outbreak of Harrisia cactus (Harrisia martinii) in the region.
ABARES Tips Record Year
Agriculture is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22.
Cattleman Seriously Injured
An elderly man was seriously injured when he was trampled by cattle on a private property near Murgon on Monday afternoon.
Farmers Sought For Tariff Study
Expressions of interest are being sought from Queensland and NSW farmers to take part in a study aiming to better understand how they consider and choose electricity tariffs.
Top Bulls Fetch $20,000
The Bunya Bull Sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday offered buyers a choice of 73 beasts.
Union Slams Farm Visa Plan
The Australian Workers’ Union is calling on Agriculture Minister David Littleproud to clarify urgently details about the Federal Government’s agricultural visa scheme.
‘Nervousness’ Over Rural Land Prices
A surge in rural land values – driven by low interest rates, strong commodity prices, farm consolidation and fewer farms for sale – is causing nervousness in the industry, according to the latest ANZ Agri Report.
Demand For Cattle Stays Strong
Tuesday’s combined agents sale in Murgon saw 700 head yarded, with the market fully firm on the previous sale.
Pilot Plan To Pay Land ‘Stewards’
Farmers in the Burnett-Mary natural resource management region have been invited to apply for “stewardship” payments to improve remnant native vegetation.
Bega Sales Revenue Tops $2b
Bega Cheese’s annual sales revenue for 2020-21 has risen 39 per cent over the previous 12 months, topping $2.07 billion.
Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause
If you spot Durong grazier Georgie Somerset wearing lilac these days, it’s because she’s become a “shirt ambassador” to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
ACCC Cracks Down On Quads
Almost 20 per cent of quad bikes assessed at dealerships across Australia were not compliant with the first stage of the new national safety standard that came into force last October.
Applications Open For Rural Awards
Applications are now open for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards.
New Visa To Lure Workers To Farms
The Federal Government has announced a new Australian Agriculture visa which aims to entice temporary farm workers to Australia with the promise of a future pathway to permanent residency.
Dairy Farmer Fined $17,500
A Maclagan dairy farmer has been fined $17,500 after failing to comply with a notice issued under the Fair Work Act.
Former MP To Chair TSBE
Former State and Federal MP John McVeigh is taking over as chair of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
Kingaroy Students Star At Ekka
The COVID pandemic scuttled the 2021 Brisbane Exhibition but some of the Ekka’s popular competitions were still able to be held.
High Demand For Weaners
Agents yarded 750 in Murgon at Tuesday’s fortnightly sale, with all descriptions of cattle selling to very strong rates.
Coolabunia Classic Breaks Record
The 9th annual Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale last Thursday drew a yarding of 47 quality Charolais bulls, and set a new sales record.
Crop Trials Open Sesame Potential
Scientists from the University of Southern Queensland are helping to explore the possibility of sesame being grown as an alternative crop to sorghum, soybeans or mungbeans.
