$500m Fund For ‘Carbon Farming’
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the State Government’s new $500 million Land Restoration Fund.
$8.6m Saleyards Officially Opens
The $8.6 million upgrades at the Roma Saleyards – the largest beef saleyards in Australia – were officially opened on Sunday evening.
Georgie Honoured With AM
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset is on the ABC Board, is the General President of AgForce … and is now also a Member of the Order of Australia.
E-Petition Backs Maleny Dairies
An official E-Petition has been lodged with the State Government in support of Maleny Dairies.
Sunwater ‘Squeezing Farmers Dry’
The State Opposition has accused Sunwater of “squeezing farmers dry” after the corporation’s annual report showed the utility enjoyed a massive jump in revenue despite the drought.
‘Pointless Xenophobia’ In Dairy Debate
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president – and Coolabunia dairy farmer – Brian Tessmann has weighed into the debate over the Metro North Hospital dairy contract, highlighting “pointless xenophobia”.
MP Rejects ALP’s Dairy Claims
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected claims she wants to take away business from South Burnett dairy farmers with her campaign to support Maleny Dairies.
Tougher Market For Heifers, Weaners
Murgon agents yarded just short of 800 head on January 14 in the first fortnightly cattle sale for 2020.
Forum To Focus On Animal Welfare
Farmers and small landholders have been invited to attend a free public forum in Kingaroy next week which will cover animal welfare issues and drought.
Fire Bans Lifted
The recent rain in the South Burnett has paid off … fire bans due to expire on January 27 have been lifted.
Do You Have Water For Sale?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for irrigators with unused water allocations which they might be interested in selling.
Pacing To Get Shows Racing
Competitive harness racing is returning to the South Burnett with events planned at this year’s Nanango and Kingaroy shows as part of a $20,000 Racing Queensland promotion.
AgForce Slams Drought Response
AgForce claims the State Government has failed to appreciate the seriousness of the drought, and is unwilling accept advice from people on the ground.
Burnett Water Study Begins
The long-awaited multi-million dollar water feasibility study for the Burnett region has finally begun
Climate Change Slicing Into Profits
The shift to hotter and drier condition over the past 19 years has had a negative affect on farm profits, according to the latest report from ABARES.
Biosecurity Advisers Appointed
The State Government has formed a Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Committee to help guide statewide biosecurity systems and protections.
Pig Disease Hits Indonesia
Indonesia has confirmed it has detected African Swine Fever in North Sumatra, and is investigating pig deaths in some other provinces.
Grants To Aid Small Exporters
Farmers and small agribusinesses finding it difficult to tap into overseas markets can seek help from a $6.1 million four-year extension of the Federal Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters grants program.
LGAQ Calls For More Action On Water
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State and Federal Governments to take more action on water security.
Mandatory Dairy Code Launched
The long-awaited Dairy Code Of Conduct, which aims to build a better relationship between dairy farmers and milk processors, was officially launched on Friday morning.
