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.
Ekka Decision Heartbreaking: AgForce
AgForce general president Georgie Somerset says the decision to cancel the 2021 Ekka had been “utterly heartbreaking” for thousands of Queensland producers.
Varroa Mite Incursion Eradicated
Australia has been declared officially free from the bee parasite, Varroa jacobsoni, following its successful eradication from Townsville.
MP Seeks ‘Mature’ Talk On Nuclear
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud wants Australia to have a “mature, broad conversation” about nuclear power in Australia.
New Website Targets Feral Deer
A new website launched on Wednesday aims to support national efforts to tackle the growing feral deer problem.
Day Out Reaches Local Farmers
The recent Farmers Day Out at Murgon has been hailed as a success after the Murgon Show Society received positive feedback from participants.
Imported Seeds Pose Major Risk
Federal Government biosecurity officers have imported seeds to prove a point … they can carry very serious vegetable and fruit viruses which could devastate Australian rural industries.
Grants To Aid Avocado Exports
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says two Federal Government grants should help avocado growers gain new export market opportunities.
Wondai Show Looks To 2022
The 2021 Wondai Show, due to run on August 27-28, is the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic – but organisers have already started planning the 2022 event.
Cattle Market Remains Strong
Close to 750 cattle were yarded at Murgon’s forftnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (August 3).
Our Holiday Hasn’t Changed!
Residents confused by the State Government announcement about the Ekka Show Holiday can relax … our holiday is still going ahead on Monday (August 9).
Local Steer Wins Ekka Award
A better season, which allowed their steers to run on oats, has led to a Runnymede family taking out a prestigious champion carcase award at the Ekka.
Farm Check-In App Launched
A new on-farm biosecurity check-in system designed to protect Queensland farms from the spread of plant and animal pests and diseases may not be as effective as hoped.
