Dairy Code Deadline Extended
The public submission period for the review of the Dairy Industry Code has been extended until August 29.
Ekka Public Holiday Still On
Next Monday (August 9) will still be a Show Holiday in the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas – and Goomeri, Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Cooyar – despite the cancellation of the Brisbane Ekka.
Brisbane Ekka Cancelled … Again
The Brisbane Ekka has been officially cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second year in a row.
Proston Team Off To The Ekka!
Proston P-10’s show team will be heading off with a team of cattle to the Brisbane Ekka, thanks to the generosity of a number of rural businesses.
Have You Seen These Steers?
Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) are seeking help from the public in relation to 15 steers that have disappeared from a property north of Pittsworth.
COVID Changes For Truckies
Heavy vehicle and freight drivers will need to obtain and display a Freight and Logistics pass and adhere to a COVID-19 testing regime before entering Queensland under new changes coming into effect from Friday (July 30).
Wellcamp Export Hub Opens
The $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport – a key part of plans to link local producers to international markets – was officially opened on Tuesday.
High Prices At Coolabunia Sale
A total of 556 steers, heifers, cows and bulls were yarded at Aussie Land & Livestock’s Fat and Store sale on July 15.
Fun Day For Farmers Coming Up
Farmers have been having a tough time the past few years, battling a drought that has dragged on, changing regulations and then, of course, the pandemic.
Michael’s Representing Qld At Ekka
Nanango’s Michael English will be representing Queensland at the Poultry Young Judges national final at next month’s Brisbane Exhibition.
New Rules Target Tiny Beetle
Shipping containers packed in countries identified as high-risk for khapra beetles must now undergo treatment offshore if they are to be unpacked in a rural grain-growing area in Australia.
Biosecurity Alert For Glan Devon
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a biosecurity alert after the Queensland Herbarium confirmed the invasive Harrisia cactus has been found at Glan Devon.
Feedback Sought On Stock Routes
The State Government is seeking feedback from farmers, councils and industry groups about proposed changes to the use and management of Queensland stock routes.
Feedlot Opens Up To Ag Teachers
Agriculture teachers and ag assistants from schools across the Wide Bay region had the opportunity on Thursday to visit a working feedlot when they toured Smithfield, near Proston.
Firearms Amnesty Begins
The Federal Government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia to launch a permanent national firearms amnesty.
Cattle Prices Stay Sky-High
Due to good general rainfall over the weekend, yarding numbers were reduced to 600 at the fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon on Tuesday.
How Important Are Saleyards?
A national project to assess the social value of saleyards to their local communities will be launched at Coolabunia Saleyards next week.
Feedback Sought On Dairy Code
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is inviting dairy farmers to have their say on the Dairy Code of Conduct.
Land Rent Payments Deferred
More than 8000 Queensland land lessees in drought-declared areas will receive a 12-month deferral on paying their annual land rent.
Littleproud Retains Ag Role
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has retained his Agriculture portfolio in the reshuffle announced by National Party leader Barnaby Joyce at the weekend.
