Rural

Opportunity For Young Leaders

Opportunity For Young Leaders

The National Farmers’ Federation is inviting applications from under 35s for its development program for young and emerging leaders in Australian agriculture.  

Fire Ants Near Toowoomba

Fire Ants Near Toowoomba

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has reported the detection of the imported pest at Meringandan and Highfields.

Local Grower Wins Award

Local Grower Wins Award

Wondai cotton grower Michael Stewart has been named a regional winner and finalist in the 2023-24 FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards.

Petition Launched Against Levy

Petition Launched Against Levy

The Nationals have launched an online petition against the Federal Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy which is due to start on July 1.

GrainGrowers Director Positions Open

GrainGrowers Director Positions Open

Queensland grain growers with a strong understanding of the grains industry – and a commitment to industry development – have been invited to apply for a position on the Board of GrainGrowers.

AgForce Warning Over Levy

AgForce Warning Over Levy

AgForce has warned that farmers will be “pushed to the brink” if the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy is implemented on July 1.

Fire Ants Found At Oakey

Fire Ants Found At Oakey

Fire ants have been found at Oakey just a day after a Senate inquiry recommended a review of funding arrangements under the national eradication plan.

National Watchdog For Trucks

National Watchdog For Trucks

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will take over responsibility for heavy vehicle on-road compliance in Queensland from Saturday (April 20).

Major Change To Biosecurity Levy

Major Change To Biosecurity Levy

The Federal Government has announced a major change to the way the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) will be charged on rural industries.

New Weather Radar Fills In Gaps

New Weather Radar Fills In Gaps

The new Toowoomba weather radar – now live on BOM’s website and weather app – will improve the South Burnett’s view of incoming storms from the west.