QCA Has Ignored Farmers: QFF
The Queensland Farmers Association says the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has ignored farmers with its latest regional electricity price recommendations.
Japan’s Going Nuts For PCA
Kingaroy peanuts have received some surprise publicity courtesy of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s trade mission to Japan this week.
Disease Check At Abattoirs
Animal Health Australia has launched a new cattle surveillance trial based around inspections at abattoirs.
MP Welcomes New Acland Orders
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the issuing of final orders by the Supreme Court on Monday in regards to the proposed Stage 3 coal mine expansion at Acland.
Plant Cutting Seized At Airport
Biosecurity officers have seized a cumquat cutting at Brisbane Airport which had allegedly been hidden inside the innertube of a tyre.
Mark Wins $25,000 First Prize
Goodger campdrafter Mark Buttsworth has pocketed the $25,000 first prize at the inaugural Campdraft Super Series, held at the Warwick Showgrounds on the weekend.
Entries Open For Farm Safety Calendar
The annual Farm Safety Calendar competition is on again, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland calling for entries from local schoolchildren for the 2019 edition.
Timber Harvest Breaks Record
Australia’s annual timber harvest has reached a record level, according to figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Schools On Show At Blackbutt
Large crowds rolled up for the 84th Blackbutt Show held on Saturday … and the weather and attractions didn’t disappoint.
Opposition ‘Spray’ Over Weeds
Opposition agriculture spokesman Tony Perrett has given the State Government a “spray” over delays in releasing a Parliamentary Report on the impact of invasive weeds.
Drought Status Revoked
Summer rain has led to the State Government revoking the drought-declared status for the Gympie, North Burnett and Western Downs regional council areas.
SunPork Aims To Boost Exports
SunPork Fresh Foods has received a financial boost from the State Government to help the Kingaroy-based company expand its international sales.
MP Praises Budget Initiatives
Agriculture Minister – and Member for Maranoa – David Littleproud says the future of agriculture in the South Burnett is being supported through initiatives announced in last week’s Federal Budget.
Climate Scientist Picked For UN Post
Well-known University of Southern Queensland climate scientist Professor Roger Stone has been elected president of the World Meteorological Organisation’s Commission for Agricultural Meteorology.
MP Warns Against Labor, One Nation
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has issued a warning to primary producers across Queensland: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor are a threat to farming families and rural communities.
AgForce Gives Budget A Thumbs-Up
AgForce says this year’s Federal Budget is “measured and forward looking” with some good investments in key priority areas for Queensland broadacre primary producers, but it is overlooking other issues of immediate importance.
Huge Weekend At Kingaroy Showground
The organisers of the South Burnett’s largest rural show are smiling after looking over the results of a big weekend at Kingaroy Showground
Swickers Expansion Ready To Roll
Construction company Wiley has been appointed to design and build the new $60 million slaughter room at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Kingaroy Show’s Ready To Go!
This year’s Kingaroy Show show will feature all the usual fun of the fair plus a huge Saturday evening of entertainment.
Angry Response To Labor’s Tree Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on a major election commitment, but the LNP and agri-political groups are seething following the late-night passing of vegetation management laws in State Parliament on Thursday.
