Drought Fund Wants Local Input
The Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee will meet in Toowoomba on Thursday, November 7 to gather feedback on how to build Australia’s drought resilience.
QDO Slams Draft Dairy Code
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has slammed a proposed new code of conduct for the industry, saying it still leaves dairy farmers “high and dry”.
Extra $1.5m For Water Study
An extra $1.5 million has been allocated by the Federal Government to the South and North Burnett water feasibility study, taking the total funding commitment for the project to $3.5 million
Wellcamp To Become Rural Export Hub
Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport will become an agricultural export hub by early 2021, providing new export opportunities for farmers and food processors.
Ag Discussion Deadline Extended
Federal Government consultations about the future direction of agricultural research have been extended until November 25.
Swine Fever In Korea
African Swine Fever has been detected on South Korean farms close to the North Korean border, according to a report in Nature magazine.
A Big Day Out At Wondai
The Farmer’s Big Day Out at Wondai Showgrounds on Saturday turned out to be just that, with an estimated 800 people having fun and forgetting about the drought for an hour or two.
Last Chance To Comment On Dairy Code
The dairy industry Mandatory Code of Conduct exposure draft was released on Monday in what is the third and final round of consultation with the dairy industry.
Petition Demands Dam Reports
Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey is petitioning the State Government to release the technical reports relating to recent decisions about Paradise Dam.
QRIDA Marks 25 Years
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is celebrating 25 years of supporting rural and regional Queensland.
‘Flexible’ Tick Line Unveiled
Property owners either side of the current Queensland tick line can now apply to either opt in or opt out of clean country.
Irrigators Raise Cost Concerns
A workshop held in Murgon recently for irrigators has raised a number of concerns about proposals in the Queensland Competition Authority’s review of irrigation pricing.
Cattle Producers To Gather At Ironpot
AgForce reckons there’s a lot going on in the beef industry at the moment … the Red Meat 2030 strategy, a proposal to create a unified red meat peak body, the imminent introduction of new Reef regulations, the risk of biosecurity incursions and the rise of vegan activism.
Wondai Welcomes Rural Volunteers
A group of 35 Rural Aid volunteers received a warm welcome to Wondai on Sunday afternoon to kick off their week-long stay in the region.
Dairy Code ‘In January’
A day after the Queensland Dairy Farmers Organisation demanded action, the Federal Government has announced that the dairy industry Mandatory Code of Conduct will come into effect in January, months ahead of schedule.
Bill To Improve Farm Allowance
The Federal Government has proposed improvements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme in a bid to help more farmers through periods of hardship.
QDO Pushes For $1.50 Milk Price
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has issued a veiled threat to supermarkets over milk prices: “We’ll get it done, anyway we can”.
Qualified Support For ‘Red Meat 2030’
AgForce has welcomed the Red Meat Advisory Council’s vision for a $57 billion industry outlined in the “Red Meat 2030” strategy, provided there is more producer involvement and benefit.
Push For Dam Inquiry Fails
The State Government has voted against holding an open inquiry into the safety of Paradise Dam in Parliament.
Forum Briefs MP On Pig Fever
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner was briefed at a forum in Brisbane on Wednesday about African Swine Fever and the risks it poses to the Queensland pig industry.
