Solar Battery Grants Now Available
The State Government is offering grants and interest-free loans for households and small businesses to install batteries to store their solar power.
Smart Farms Grants Now Open
Landholders and community groups are being encouraged to apply for up to $200,000 under Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants scheme.
$2m Study To Improve Irrigation
The Federal Government will spend $2 million to improve water infrastructure for farmers in the South and North Burnett as part of its national drought-proofing plan.
New Cattle President For AgForce
Increased investment in biosecurity, better cattle pregnancy testing and using new technologies to improve productivity are key priorities for Will Wilson in his new role as AgForce Queensland’s Cattle President.
Farmers Encouraged To Attend GFIA
Queensland farmers are being encouraged to attend the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture being held on November 27-28 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Rural Rates: How We Compare
Last week southburnett.com.au published our fifth annual residential rates comparison, and since we did this several readers have asked if we could do a comparison of rural rates as well.
Have Your Say On Meat Exports
Agribusinesses and others involved in the meat trade are being urged to have their say about new rules for exporting meat products.
Farmers To Meet At Maidenwell
The final meeting of the South Burnett Community Agriculture Network for 2018 will be held on November 27 at Maidenwell Hall.
Murgon Cattle Sale Draws 980 Head
980 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday at the fortnightly cattle sale.
Fun Night To Help Farmers
Saturday night’s “locals helping locals” comedy night fundraiser in Kingaroy has raised at least $8000 to help South Burnett farmers.
Nanango Donations Hit The Road
Do you remember the South Burnett Food For Queensland Farmers campaign initiated earlier this year by Nanango resident Trina Lucas?
Work Starts On Dairy Code
The Federal Government has started formal consultations on a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry.
LNP Fears Hidden Water Rises
The LNP fears the State Government’s move to refer irrigation pricing to the Queensland Competition Authority could end up costing farmers a lot more for water.
$15m Added To Grants Program
Community groups in drought-affected parts of Queensland have been urged to apply for a share of $15 million in Federal Government grants.
Landcare Group To Wind Up
The Kingaroy Landcare Group will wind up within six months unless a new President and Secretary can be found.
Help For Farmers, But More’s Needed
So far this year Murgon’s Graham House has quietly helped 91 South Burnett farming families put food on the table, pay bills, fix broken pumps …
Dam Allocation Hits 100pc
There’s been some more good news for irrigators who rely on Boondooma Dam … their allocations have been lifted from 46 per cent to 100 per cent.
PCA Goes Nuts In Brisbane
Peanut Company of Australia shared the love of Kingaroy peanuts at the Good Food & Wine Show in Brisbane at the weekend.
Low-Interest Disaster Loans Available
Natural disaster assistance – including low-interest loans up to $250,000 – is now available to primary producers directly affected by the severe storms that struck the South Burnett on October 11-14.
Irrigation Costs To Be Reviewed
Irrigation pricing in Queensland is to be reviewed by the independent economic regulator, the Queensland Competition Authority, but the review won’t affect pricing structures for 2019.
