AgForce Slams Labor Tree Laws
Farming lobby group AgForce has described the ALP’s proposed new vegetation laws as a “dodgy deal” that Queensland farmers won’t accept.
Murgon Prices Hold Firm
Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale at Murgon saw 450 beasts yarded, with all descriptions selling to strong rates.
QFF Calls For Electricity Reforms
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.
Mayor Calls On Pollies To Solve Tarong
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.
Cattle Killed In Truck Crash
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.
Melissa Named QRRRWN President
South Burnett cattle producer Melissa Barnett has been elected president of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network.
Farmers Network To Discuss Energy Costs
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its last meeting for 2017 in November to coincide with National Agriculture Day celebrations.
Senator Bows Out After 13 Years
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.
High Court Kicks Out Deputy PM
The High Court has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce from Federal Parliament.
Smart Farms Grants Now Open
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.
Tick Research Project Gets $250,000
The State Government will invest $250,000 into a research project to improve tick resistance in cattle
QFF Praises Extra Farm Energy Audits
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the State Government’s commitment of $10 million to extend the Energy Savers Plus program.
Push Grows To Upgrade Road
A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.
Teams Assess Damage From Heavy Rain
Government staff are on the ground in central Queensland and the Burnett assessing damage to agricultural production caused by floods and the recent heavy rain.
Australia Tops Beef Stakes
Local beef producers should be celebrating … according to a new report, Australia is the leading supplier of red meat to the world and Australians eat more red meat than anyone else.
Farming Loans Almost Double
Loan approvals to farmers by the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) have almost doubled, according to the State Government.
Welcome Rain Causes A Few Hiccups
Many parts of the South Burnett enjoyed a good drenching in Friday’s storms, with intermittent showers continuing right across the weekend.
MP Defends Farmers,
Attacks City Voters
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett has labelled city voters as “unproductive inner-city green zealots”
Ag Minister Resigns
Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne has resigned due to a serious medical condition,
$11m Research Station For Crops
One of Australia’s largest research stations for grains and cropping is being established near Toowoomba.
