Cattle Numbers Up At Murgon
Just under 1000 cattle were yarded for Murgon’s second last sale for 2017 last week, an increase of more than 10 per cent on the previous fortnightly sale.
Vic Senator Elected Deputy Leader
Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie has been elected Deputy Leader of The Nationals, replacing NSW’s Fiona Nash who lost her Senate position after being caught up in the dual citizenship saga.
Winter Crop Yields Slashed
Mixed seasonal conditions have slashed winter crop yields in Australia, according to the Australian crop report released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Rain Postpones Roads Tour
Wet weather has forced the postponement of a road tour scheduled for Tuesday which was to have been part of a push to get State and Federal governments to improve transport links in the western part of the South Burnett.
QDO Slams ACCC Dairy Report
Queensland dairy farmers have slammed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s interim Dairy Inquiry report, saying it will do nothing to address the issues affecting the Queensland industry.
Powerful Tips For Local Farmers
Members of the South Burnett Agriculture Network were told how to cut their power bills on Tuesday
Mayor Forms Irrigation Group
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell is in the process of forming a focus group to investigate future irrigation possibilities in the region.
Backpacker Exploitation ‘Endemic’
Workplace exploitation of international students and backpackers in Australia is endemic and severe, a joint study by two Sydney universities has found.
AgForce Releases Election Scorecard
The State Election has thrown up a “mixed bag” of policies for Queensland farmers, according to AgForce.
State Showcased For National Ag Day
Queensland’s pivotal role in Australian agriculture has been highlighted by the QFF as part of National Agriculture Day on Tuesday, November 21.
AgForce Welcomes LNP Rural Policy
AgForce has welcomed the release of the LNP’s agriculture policy on Friday, describing it as “a broad platform that addresses many of the concerns of broadacre primary producers”.
Scholarships Offered To Young Farmers
The Future Farmers Network – a national body that represents young people working in the agriculture industry – is offering three scholarships to budding farmers.
Big Yarding At Murgon
A yarding of 850 sold to strong market values in Murgon on Tuesday, with export cattle making up about a quarter of the total numbers.
Feedback Sought On Quad Bike Safety
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking public feedback on an issues paper examining quad bike safety released on Monday.
Pig Out At New Festival
Kingaroy looks set to get a crackling new festival next August … the inaugural Kingaroy BaconFest.
Farmers Call For Parties To
Do More To Fix ‘Energy Crisis’
The QFF says it is encouraging all parties in the Queensland election to make energy more affordable
‘Smart Farm’ Grants Available
The Burnett Catchment Care Association is encouraging producers to apply for funding through the Federal Government’s recently announced “Smart Farms” program.
Farm Safety Workshop For Dairy Farmers
A “Getting Started: Farm Starter Safety Kit Workshop” will be held in Nanango later this month, organised by the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation.
AgForce Supports LNP Promises
AgForce has come out strongly in support of the LNP’s proposed Beef Roads and Better Bridges programs, key election promises for the upcoming State poll.
Fair Milk Logo ‘In Limbo’
Queensland dairy farmers are calling on all political parties to guarantee the commitment made earlier this year by the State Government to fund the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) to develop a Fair Milk Logo.
