Salmonella Linked To Chickens
Queensland Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections among young children linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Values remained fully firm for the 1200 head of cattle yarded at Murgon on Tuesday (June 30).
GRDC Updates Go Online
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has introduced a live online platform to reach out to growers.
ACCC Checks Dairy Compliance
The ACCC says it is closely monitoring the introduction of the new mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.
TRC Seeks Biosecurity Members
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members who are interested in serving on Council’s Biosecurity Advisory Committee.
Wild Dog Plan Updated
A new 10‑year National Wild Dog Action Plan will come into effect on Wednesday (July 1).
Tenders Called For Agtech Hub
The State Government has called for tenders to establish and manage a multi-million-dollar agtech and logistics hub in Toowoomba.
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.
