CANEGROWERS – the body which represents Queensland sugarcane growers – is calling on the State Government to “publicly and unequivocally” reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.
Every Federal Budget attracts a range of responses … some negative from political opponents, some neutral and some a bit more positive.
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
The Federal Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” petition in support of extending the Inland Rail project into Queensland.
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package by he Federal Government.
The dream of an Inland Rail link from Queensland to Melbourne has been shattered by a Federal Government announcement this week.
Opposition agriculture spokesperson Darren Chester has called for the upcoming Federal Budget to prioritise biocontrol measures and practical projects “which make a difference on the ground” in regional Australia.
The Heritage Bank Nanango 117th Show had everything a visitor could want … animals (of all sorts), exciting action (trots, barrel racing, a rodeo), amusement rides and fireworks!
The global fertiliser market faces a prolonged period of tight supply and price pressures, even if geopolitical tensions ease soon, according to agribusiness banker Rabobank.
BlazeAid volunteers have been hard at work for more than a week now in the South Burnett, helping farmers repair hundreds of kilometres of fences damaged during the flash flooding in early March.
Dairy farmers have thanked Woolworths for lifting the price paid to them for milk by 10 cents per litre.
AgForce has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the impact of Federal environmental legislation on Queensland.
The National Farmers Federation is inviting farmers to sign up to its gap-year employment program, AgCAREERSTART.
Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.
A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon a quad bike rollover at Merlwood.
South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong and Mondure.
eastAUSmilk says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing chaos in the industry which will put pressure on supermarket milk prices.
South Burnett and Gympie farmers affected by the recent flash floods have been invited to attend meetings which could assist them.
