$25m Funding To Upgrade Bridge
Years of lobbying has paid off with confirmation of $25 million funding to replace the dangerous John Peterson Bridge
Online Survey For Pork Producers
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting research into what biosecurity practices are being used by pork producers to protect Queensland from African Swine Fever.
CommBank Fined $5m
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the Commonwealth Bank pay a $5 million penalty for ripping off more than 8600 rural customers.
Winter Plantings Tipped To Rise
Queensland’s winter crop planting has been tipped to rise by 44 per cent in the 2020-21 season to 0.95 million hectares.
Numbers Up At Latest Sale
Numbers were up at the most recent Murgon cattle sale on Tuesday, with 300 export cattle and 1000 feeders and weaners yarded.
Ag Land Prices ‘Defying COVID-19’
Australian agricultural land prices appear to be defying the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate
With winter around the corner, the State Government is urging horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against Hendra virus.
BOM Predicts Wetter Winter
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a wetter than average winter for most of Australia.
Cattle Sales Remain Strong
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had little effect on local cattle sales.
June Deadline For Dairy Processors
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has urged dairy farmers and milk processors to know their rights and obligations under the new mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.
Council Approves Export Hub
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved the application for a huge new Regional Trade Distribution Centre near Wellcamp Airport.
$49,000 Grant To BCCA
The Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) will receive $49,005 from Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Cane Farmers Join AgForce
AgForce Cane is now a reality despite opposition from some AgForce members and rival producer groups.
Antonio To Chair Rail Alliance
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), the group which represents councils adjacent to the Inland Rail route.
Freight Extension Good News: AgForce
AgForce has praised the State Government for its decision to continue offering support measures for a further year as drought continues across much of Queensland.
Drought Status Remains Unchanged
More than 67 per cent of Queensland remains in drought after a disappointing start to the wet season.
Scientists Solve Peanut Riddle
Scientists believe they have settled a debate about the origins of the peanut … did the first modern plants arise 10,000 or 450,000 years ago?
Have Your Say About Black Spots
South Burnett residents are being urged have their say about the next round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
$25,500 Fines For Tick Breaches
A Queensland transport company has been fined $25,000 and a truck driver $5000 for moving cattle from a ticky area through a cattle tick-free zone.
Councils To Receive $338,000
The South Burnett, North Burnett and Bundaberg regional councils will receive $338,000 to combat pests and weeds.
