Meeting To Distill Water Options
A public meeting will be held in Kingaroy next month to discuss the options put forward as part of a $2 million study into the Burnett region’s future water needs.
Bayer Settles $15.8b Cases
German multinational company Bayer AG has agreed to pay as much as $US10.9 billion ($15.8 billion) to settle almost 100,000 US lawsuits linked to the weedkiller Roundup.
Beef Is Good News: AgForce
AgForce is urging the cattle industry to stop being “apologetic” and start proclaiming its significant achievements in recent years.
Power Prices To Drop Again
Regional power bills will drop by an average $84 a year for households and $75 for small businesses in 2020-21, the State Government announced on Thursday.
Federal Boost For Show Societies
South Burnett show societies forced to cancel their annual events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive cash support from the Federal Government.
Drought Program Extended
The Federal Government is extending a targeted drought-support program until the end of this year.
MP Calls For Water Review
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to reconsider a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water costs.
Energy Grants Target Dairy
Dairy farmers can now apply for Federal Government grants that will support them to make their energy use more efficient.
Red Meat Exports Remain Strong
African Swine Fever remains the key driver affecting global demand for beef and lamb, despite the effects of COVID-19.
Round 3 Rural Grants Open
Applications have opened for Round 3 of the State Government’s $10 million Rural Economic Development Grants which target primary production.
Water Costs More Than Double
The price of drawing water from South Burnett Regional Council’s standpipes is about to rise by almost 150 per cent.
ABARES Predicts Brighter Outlook
While COVID-19 will continue to present challenges, the outlook for agriculture will be dominated by recovery from drought, according to ABARES’ June Agriculture Commodities report released on Wednesday.
TRC Joins Trucking Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected as one of the first councils in Australia to be involved in a project that will help improve heavy vehicle access on council roads.
Values Stay Strong In Murgon
Values remained very strong for all descriptions at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, June 16.
$12.5m Boost For Agribusiness
The State Government has announced a $12.5 million funding package for Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
International Search For CEO
International agriculture executive Anthony Williams has been appointed the new managing director and CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Coolabunia Sale Gets Strong Prices
The Coolabunia weaner and store sale on Thursday, June 11 was a cracker with steers topping at $5.04/kg.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
Insurance Ban ‘Worse Than COVID-19’
AgForce has described an insurance ban by some companies as potentially “worse than COVID-19” for primary producers.
More Updates To FHA Scheme
More changes to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme came into effect on Thursday.
