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
The QFF says it is encouraging all parties in the Queensland election to make energy more affordable
The Burnett Catchment Care Association is encouraging producers to apply for funding through the Federal Government’s recently announced “Smart Farms” program.
A “Getting Started: Farm Starter Safety Kit Workshop” will be held in Nanango later this month, organised by the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation.
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.
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.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced more roadworks which could benefit the South Burnett if the LNP wins government at the State Election.
The LNP has committed to spending $50 million to upgrade the Mundubbera-Durong Road if successful at the State Election.
Farming lobby group AgForce has described the ALP’s proposed new vegetation laws as a “dodgy deal” that Queensland farmers won’t accept.
Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale at Murgon saw 450 beasts yarded, with all descriptions selling to strong rates.
The Queensland Farmers Federation says electricity prices will be a major factor in the outcome of the State election, but says the “jury is still out’ on how the various parties will address the issue.
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell will call on all political parties contesting the up-coming State election to come up with a practical solution for the inevitable closure of the Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine.
A truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a cattle truck overturned on the Burnett Highway north of Goomeri just before noon on Sunday.
South Burnett cattle producer Melissa Barnett has been elected president of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network.
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its last meeting for 2017 in November to coincide with National Agriculture Day celebrations.
Deputy Leader of the Nationals Fiona Nash – also dismissed from Parliament of Friday by the High Court – has released a statement which hints that she may be considering a career outside politics.
The High Court has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce from Federal Parliament.
Farmers, community groups and industry groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and help agricultural systems to adapt to change.
The State Government will invest $250,000 into a research project to improve tick resistance in cattle
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $10 million to extend the Energy Savers Plus program.
A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.