LNP Promises To Restore Handgun Rights
The LNP has promised that if elected at the upcoming State Election it will renew pistol licences held by all primary producers.
Farm Truck Sparks Grass Fire
Emergency crews were called to Pimpimbudgee about 3:30pm on Wednesday after a fire which started in a farm truck spread to grassland
Murgon Values Improve Slightly
Numbers were back to just 400 in Murgon on Tuesday, but values for most descriptions improved slightly.
MPs Visit Local Farmers
Local Member Llew O’Brien showed off some of the champions of agriculture in his Wide Bay Electorate to visiting Federal MP Luke Hartsuyker during a tour of the region last week.
QFF Unhappy With Inland Rail Route
The Queensland Farmers Federation believes the Federal Government has made the wrong decision in regards to the route for the Yelarbon to Gowrie section of the Inland Rail, but it doesn’t expect the decision to change.
Rural Production Hits Record $19.95bn
Queensland’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production has almost reached a record level of $20 billion for the 2016-17 financial year.
Swickers Gets Ready To Expand
Swickers’ road to recovery after last year’s devastating fire is well on track, but the company has not forsaken its previous expansion plans, either.
Justin Wins National Title
Justin Matthews is a young man going places in agriculture.
Murgon Values Stay Firm
Agents yarded 650 in Murgon on Tuesday, where values seemed to remain fairly firm on the previous sale.
Rail Link Boost For Wellcamp
Local farmers are angry and dismayed by the decision, but Wellcamp Airport could be the big winner from Thursday’s announcement about the route for the inland rail line.
Warmest Winter On Record
Australia has just endured its warmest winter on record for average maximum temperatures, according to a report released this week by the Climate Council.
Farm Production To Fall After Record Highs
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to fall almost 9 per cent to $58 billion in 2017–18, primarily reflecting a decline in crop production, according to the Agricultural Commodities, September quarter 2017 report.
MP Calls For Scrapping Of Bee Ban
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett is calling a ban on beekeepers using National Parks to be scrapped
Export Grants Available For Producers
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available for Queensland food producers looking to break into new overseas markets or boost their export earnings.
Agriculture ‘Fastest Growing Sector’
Agriculture is now the largest contributor to national GDP growth and the fastest growing economic sector, according to figures cited on Thursday by Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.
Licensing Plan To Stamp
Out Labour Hire Cheats
The State Government will “stamp out” unscrupulous labour hire operators who rip off vulnerable workers
Murgon Market Up Slightly
Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon saw 850 cattle yarded and the market improve slightly in some areas.
Right Royal Celebration At Wondai
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC added a vice-regal touch to Wondai’s Centenary Show at the weekend … but he’s not the first Governor to have dropped in over the years.
Chicken Farmers Lose $150m Contracts
Chicken processor Baiada is cancelling contracts with all chicken farmers in south-east Queensland, following its announcement earlier this week that it is closing its Ipswich plant.
Bill Aims To Cut Export Red Tape
The Federal Government is seeking feedback on proposed legislation which aims to simplify agricultural exports.
