Export Grants To Open Soon
State Government grants of up to $100,000 are available for eligible food businesses which are ready to export their produce.
LNP Calls For Tick Line Review
Opposition agriculture spokesman Tony Perrett has slammed the State Government for it failure to deliver a promised review of cattle tick laws.
Weaner Sale Yards 1200
1200 quality weaners were yarded last Friday, June 22, for Pratt Agencies’ annual June Weaner Sale.
Multi-Million Boost To Peanut Industry
Kingaroy’s peanut industry has received a massive vote of confidence with the recent multi-million dollar expansion at G. Crumpton and Son’s complex at Crawford.
$2m Quail Abattoir Opens
The first stage of a proposed multi-million dollar livestock production and processing facility in the Brisbane Valley was officially opened on Tuesday.
Applications Open Soon For Grants
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants will open on July 1.
Budget To Hit Rural Landholders
Farmers could face rate rises of between 5 and 6 per cent following the scrapping of the South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial $200 annual road levy.
Mayor Urges Prayers For Rain
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is urging residents to join in a regional “day of prayer” on July 1 as a show of support for drought-affected communities in southern Queensland.
Freak Accident Kills Rodeo Contractor
Well-known Mundubbera bull contractor Brian King, 58, has been killed in a freak accident at the Woodford Show.
Ag Minister Drops In For A Chat
Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner dropped into Kingaroy briefly on Wednesday to chat on the radio about the new Agricultural Ministerial Advisory Council.
Numbers Drop At Latest Sale
Numbers were back to just over 400 for Murgon’s Liveweight Sale on Tuesday.
Dam Water Allocations Slashed
Irrigators on the Boyne River & Tarong Water Scheme will have significantly less water available for them to use in 2018-19
AgForce Welcomes Extension
AgForce has welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of the Farm Household Allowance to provide extra short-term relief for drought-affected farmers.
Damien Aims For Leadership Role
Coolabunia dairy farmer – and former South Burnett councillor – Damien Tessman is the only Queenslander taking part in Dairy Australia’s “Developing Dairy Leaders” program.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
Countdown To New Food Labels
The countdown is on … Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has reminded companies and consumers that Country of Origin Labelling is just over a fortnight away.
Winter Crops Tipped To Dip
The latest Australian crop report shows a mixed outlook for the nation’s key crops.
What’s In The Budget For Us?
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad delivered her first Budget on Tuesday afternoon, but there’s not many surprises for South Burnett residents.
Warning On Insect Repellents
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has warned retailers to only stock APVMA-registered insect repellents to avoid heavy fines and risking customer safety.
Vale Valmai: A Crusader For The Environment
Well-known Linville environmental advocate and retired farmer Valmai Burnett has died aged 90.
