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.
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.
