Ag Workers Top Fatality Rates
Agriculture, forestry and fishing workers have the highest work fatality rate in Queensland, according to the latest Work-Related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report published by Safe Work Australia.
Saleyards Changes A Mess: MP
Changes in tick protocols at cattle saleyards, due to be enforced from June 1, have been described as a “mess” by Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett.
Murgon Competitions Go ‘Virtual’
Murgon Show Society is organising a special “Farmers’ Day Out” at Murgon Showgrounds on July 31, complete with some “virtual” ag show-style competitions.
Yardings Down But Prices Solid
Numbers were back to just under 500 at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (May 24).
MP Backs Dairy Logo
Katter’s Australian Party MP Shane Knuth has come out swinging in support of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation’s Fair Go Dairy scheme.
Senate Calls For Action On Pigs, Deer
A Senate inquiry has called for significant long-term funding from the Federal Government to support the implementation of national feral pig and deer action plans.
Drought-Proofing Rebate Extended
An alleged stand-off between the Federal and State governments over an extension to the jointly funded Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme appears to have been resolved.
Water Costs Cut 15pc
Irrigators who buy water from one of the State Government’s irrigation schemes – such as Sunwater or SEQwater – will enjoy a 15 per cent price cut from July 1.
Market Values Unchanged
There were 650 head yarded at Murgon’s latest fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (May 11).
Reef Regs Update In June
South Burnett farmers will get the opportunity to find out more about the new Barrier Reef Protection cropping laws at a State Government update in Kingaroy on June 2.
Lepto Rise Linked To Mice
South Burnett residents have been reminded of the potential dangers of leptospirosis after an increase in cases in the Darling Downs Health area this year.
$2m Push For Farm Tourism
An authentic taste of farm life is on the holiday menu for Queensland tourists with the launch of a $2 million campaign to attract visitors to farms and help farmers diversify their incomes.
Farmers Seek To Lease Rail Land
Farmers along the Murgon-Proston rail corridor have asked the South Burnett Regional Council to grant them a 17-year sub-lease to prevent a rail trail being built between Hivesville and Proston for a generation.
Proston Steer Stars At Beef 21
Proston P-10’s Limousin steer ‘Sapphire’ has won an impressive award at Beef 21 in Rockhampton.
Kingaroy Snaps Back After Break
Overall numbers at this year’s Kingaroy Show were up on 2019, which has Show Society president Craig Lucas feeling pleased.
Wine Industry Group Winds Up
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association (SBWIA) has voted to wind up.
Man Trampled By Heifer
A man has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after being trampled by a heifer near Goomeri on Tuesday morning.
Kingaroy Show Ready To Go!
Kingaroy Show will be back bigger and better than ever this weekend!
Region’s Market Stays Fully Firm
A total of 650 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday for the fortnightly combined agents cattle sale.
Call Out To Small Producers
Small business food producers who rely on Australia Post to deliver their perishable goods have been urged to get in touch with Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson.
