QFF Says Pork Outlook Is Bleak
The Queensland Farmers Federation has advised pork producers to consider their finances and look for support opportunities to survive “challenging times”.
Concerns Mount Over Dam Levels
Falling water levels at Boondooma Dam are raising concerns for the State Government as well as irrigators dependent on supplies from the dam.
Cattle Prices Improve Slightly
500 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, and the market improved for most descriptions except for weaner heifers, which were firm on the last market.
Burrandowan’s A Cut Above The Rest
The annual Burrandowan Cutting competition attracted a total of 239 entries at the weekend.
Citrus Disease Stopped At Airport
Tests have confirmed that a citrus cutting seized at Brisbane Airport last month contained one of the world’s worst citrus diseases.
Export Grants To Open Soon
State Government grants of up to $100,000 are available for eligible food businesses which are ready to export their produce.
LNP Calls For Tick Line Review
Opposition agriculture spokesman Tony Perrett has slammed the State Government for it failure to deliver a promised review of cattle tick laws.
Weaner Sale Yards 1200
1200 quality weaners were yarded last Friday, June 22, for Pratt Agencies’ annual June Weaner Sale.
Multi-Million Boost To Peanut Industry
Kingaroy’s peanut industry has received a massive vote of confidence with the recent multi-million dollar expansion at G. Crumpton and Son’s complex at Crawford.
$2m Quail Abattoir Opens
The first stage of a proposed multi-million dollar livestock production and processing facility in the Brisbane Valley was officially opened on Tuesday.
Applications Open Soon For Grants
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants will open on July 1.
Budget To Hit Rural Landholders
Farmers could face rate rises of between 5 and 6 per cent following the scrapping of the South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial $200 annual road levy.
Mayor Urges Prayers For Rain
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is urging residents to join in a regional “day of prayer” on July 1 as a show of support for drought-affected communities in southern Queensland.
Freak Accident Kills Rodeo Contractor
Well-known Mundubbera bull contractor Brian King, 58, has been killed in a freak accident at the Woodford Show.
Ag Minister Drops In For A Chat
Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner dropped into Kingaroy briefly on Wednesday to chat on the radio about the new Agricultural Ministerial Advisory Council.
Numbers Drop At Latest Sale
Numbers were back to just over 400 for Murgon’s Liveweight Sale on Tuesday.
Dam Water Allocations Slashed
Irrigators on the Boyne River & Tarong Water Scheme will have significantly less water available for them to use in 2018-19
AgForce Welcomes Extension
AgForce has welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of the Farm Household Allowance to provide extra short-term relief for drought-affected farmers.
Damien Aims For Leadership Role
Coolabunia dairy farmer – and former South Burnett councillor – Damien Tessman is the only Queenslander taking part in Dairy Australia’s “Developing Dairy Leaders” program.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
