Work Starts On Seed Plant
Construction has started on Crumptons’ new pure seed processing plant in Kingaroy, but owner Sonie Crumpton doesn’t expect it to be fully operational until April or May next year.
Ag Network Plans Wondai Meeting
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its first meeting for 2018 in Wondai on April 17.
Cattle Prices Ease In Murgon
900 were yarded for the fortnightly sale in Murgon on Tuesday, March 27.
Cattle Strong At Goomeri Show
The Goomeri Show was big on family entertainment this year, with fireworks and a movie scheduled on Saturday night to entertain the younger patrons.
Survey Focus On Ag Vehicles
Researchers at James Cook University are seeking public feedback to help them find ways of minimising road accidents involving large agricultural vehicles.
$468,000 For BIEDO Project
BIEDO – the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – has been awarded a $468,000 Federal Government grant for their latest project, “Inclusive CommuniTIES – Stronger Together”.
AgForce Calls Consultations ‘A Joke’
AgForce has described as “rushed and ridiculous” and an “absolute joke” the way consultations for proposed new vegetation management laws are being handled by the State Government.
Murgon Puts On A Perfect Show
Murgon showgoers were treated to the perfect rural show at the weekend … beautiful weather, a spruced up showground and plenty of top-class exhibits.
La Niña Comes To An End
The 2017-18 La Niña weather pattern has ended, according to the Bureau of Meteorology
Views Sought On Solar Farm Guidelines
The Queensland Farmers Federation has welcomed the release of proposed new planning guidelines for solar farms in Queensland.
Sale Breaks Month-Long Drought
Just under 1000 were yarded in Murgon Tuesday after a month without a sale due to weather conditions.
AgForce Seeks Extension To Deadline
AgForce is calling for more time for rural landholders to have their say on proposed new Queensland vegetation management laws.
Anthrax Case Sparks Reminder
A recent outbreak of anthrax on a cattle property near St George has prompted the State Government to remind farmers to vaccinate cattle and sheep against the killer disease.
Proston Blessed With Another Great Show
The Proston Show was “blessed with kind weather, green grass and a good range of exhibits” … these words from Federal MP Ken O’Dowd at the official opening summed up Saturday’s 60th annual show very nicely.
Free Oil Recycling Service For Farmers
South Burnett farmers with over 2000 litres of used oil can have it collected and disposed of for free by waste removal company J.J. Richards and Sons.
$567,000 Boost For Murgon Leather
Murgon Leather is set to receive a half-a-million dollar expansion, thanks to assistance from the Federal Government.
Farmers Take Stock After Storms
Over the past few years, the South Burnett Regional Council has had to organise both Drought Recovery and Flood Recovery barbecues and information sessions to help ease the pain of natural disasters in the area.
State Changes Tree Clearing Laws
New tree-clearing protections will take effect from Friday, March 9 after a number of reforms to existing laws were introduced in State Parliament on Thursday.
Valuations Issued For TRC Area
Land valuation notices have been issued by the Queensland Valuer-General for properties in the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Farm Incomes ‘Returning To Trend’
The latest ABARES Agricultural Commodities report forecasts a dip in farm production and exports in 2017–18, before steady growth over the next five years.
