Strong Start For 2021 Cattle Sales
The Special Store Sale at Coolabunia on January 28 drew a yarding of 1000 head.
BIEDO Organises Reef Update
BIEDO has organised two consultation sessions to brief landholders about the ramifications of new Barrier Reef laws.
QFF Calls For ‘Water Equity’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has called on the State Government to extend its election commitment of a 50 per cent reduction in irrigation water charges for horticulture growers to all irrigation customers of Sunwater, Seqwater, Local Management Authorities and other water providers.
Ag ‘Holds Firm’ Despite Pandemic
Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector is holding firm in the face of COVID-19, according to the State Government, with new data showing the 2020-21 forecast value of primary industries commodities to be $18.4 billion.
Barlil Weir Earns Phase 2 Tick
Phase 2 of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study – the “Options Analysis” – has been released, inching forward the eventual construction of the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek.
First Tick For ‘Fair Go’ Label
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is proposing to authorise the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation proposed “Fair Go Dairy” licensing scheme for five years.
MP Shocked By Farmer’s Death
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has offered his condolences to the family of a farmer killed in floodwaters on Wednesday night.
ACCC Airs Dairy Code Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says industry compliance with the Dairy Code of Conduct needs to be improved.
Grants To Aid Avocado Exports
An industry body has been awarded $109,176 in Federal Government grants to help streamline avocado exports and help growers target the Japanese and New Zealand markets.
$11m Programs To Build Resilience
Providers have been chosen to deliver $11.2 million in Federal Government programs to help build drought resilience across Australia.
Drought Still Biting In Burnett
Recent predictions that agriculture is “bouncing back” with a strong winter crop and a promising rainfall outlook are not being reflected in the local region.
Risky Seeds Keep Arriving In Mail
There have been more reports of people receiving unsolicited packets of seeds in the mail, risking Australia’s agricultural industries and environment.
Man Charged With Cattle Theft
Police have charged a man with multiple offences related to alleged cattle theft in Mundubbera.
Lifetime Of Memories Up For Sale
Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty is holding a clearing sale at his Murgon property this weekend.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
ABARES Tips $65b Farm Production
Australian farmgate production is expected to be $65 billion in 2020-21 on the back of the nation’s second largest winter crop and promising rainfall outlook, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Boost For COVID-Hit Shows
South Burnett shows cancelled because of COVID-19 will receive an early Christmas present from the Federal Government.
Market Prices Dip Slightly
A reduced yarding at Coolabunia’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday saw prices hold solid for the majority of quality cattle on offer.
Funding Backs Up Mobile Towers
Mobile phone towers in the South Burnett region will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during natural disasters, thanks to a new Federal Government funding scheme.
Incentives Unveiled For Developers
South Burnett Regional Council is hoping to supercharge development over the next 18 months by slashing charges and streamlining its planning and development processes.
