Minister ‘Cannot Intervene’ In Peanut Process
Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd says Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce cannot intervene in the decision whether or not peanut imports from Argentina are banned or suspended.
PCA Calls For Cool Heads Over Imports
Banning Argentine peanut imports could have a negative impact on the Australian peanut industry, according to the Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia.
New Faces On QRAA Board
Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne has named the replacements to fill vacancies on the Board of the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA).
550 Yarded At Murgon
Yarding numbers rose to 550 in Murgon on Tuesday for the fortnightly Liveweight sale.
Power Costs To Rise … Again
The State Government plans to halve the rise in regional electricity prices recommended by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Country People ‘Treated Like Cash Cows”
The LNP has launched an online petition to encourage voters to register a protest against rising car registration costs.
Chickens Go On Show At Nanango
Wyandotte chicken breeders from as far afield as Western Australia, northern NSW and Charters Towers converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds on Saturday to show off and admire each other’s birds.
Another Horse Falls Victim To Hendra
A horse euthanased on a Gold Coast Hinterland property has been confirmed to have been infected with Hendra virus.
WAgs To Gather At Kilkivan
The next South Burnett WAgS Day, for Women in Agriculture, will be held in Kilkivan on Saturday, June 10.
Graziers Urged To Take
Part In Dieback Survey
South Burnett graziers are being urged to take part in a Meat and Livestock Association survey investigating pasture dieback.
Blackbutt Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Show
The 83rd annual Blackbutt Show had something for everyone this year – a dog show, a large equestrian competition, woodchopping and the finals of several Sub-Chamber competitions to determine who will represent the South Burnett at the Ekka.
Dog Breeder Register Starts May 26
New laws designed to crack down on puppy farms will start this week, Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne said on Sunday.
New Grants Help Wine Producers
The Australian wine industry can plan for the future on sure footing following the Federal Government’s Budget announcements of two new grant programs to promote Australian wine at home and abroad.
Farm Safety Calendar
Competition On Again
The State Government’s annual farm safety calendar competition – which saw South Burnett primary school children win three of the 12 prizes last year – was officially launched by Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace on Wednesday.
Sale Numbers Drop In Murgon
After a bumper yarding of almost 1400 at the annual Weaner Show and Sale in Murgon on May 5, numbers were back to 400 at Murgon’s latest fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Deadly Plant Pest Knocking At Door
International experts will be gathering in Brisbane this week to swap information and strengthen Australia’s defences against one of the world’s most devastating plant pests, Xylella fastidiosa.
Government Waives Water Licence Fees
Almost 400 landholders in drought-declared parts of the South Burnett, Cherbourg and six other regions who were billed for annual water licence fees in February will receive either a refund or a credit for it.
Burrandowan Beats The Rain
Rain in Kingaroy on Saturday morning failed to deter many racegoers from attending the Burrandowan Picnic Races, and their faith was rewarded with a fine day’s weather and all the fun of the South Burnett’s oldest race meeting.
Waterfall Feedlot Fined $130,000
The Waterfall Feedlot feedlot at Boonara, near Tansey, has been fined $130,000 for underpaying workers
Biosecurity Focus On ‘New’ Livestock
Animal Health Australia – the Federal Government authority responsible for farm biosecurity – is turning its attention to protecting a range of other livestock animals.
