$5m Leadership Fund For Ag Bodies
Applications will open on April 5 for a new $5 million Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund which aims to build leadership capabilities in agricultural industries.
Farmers Invited To Join Ergon Trials
Farmers in regional Queensland have less than a fortnight left to apply to be part of a trial of off-peak and demand-based electricity tariffs.
Mediation Compulsory
Before Farm Foreclosures
From July 1, banks will not be able to foreclose on Queensland farming properties without offering mediation.
Murgon Shows Off Its Best
A new committee has breathed fresh life into the annual Murgon Show, which had been hard hit in recent years by drought and floods.
Councillor To Head Rabbit Board
Toowoomba councillor Anne Glasheen has been appointed chairperson of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board.
Beekeepers Win Rego Concession
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says common sense has prevailed with beekeepers now recognised as “primary producers” by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Farmers Urged To Apply
For Crop Insurance Rebate
Farmers looking to better financially protect themselves and their families through tough times have been encouraged to apply for a rebate of up to $2500 to help cover the cost of taking on a new agricultural insurance policy.
Full Steam Ahead At Swickers
The Swickers complex in Kingaroy – the site of a massive fire late last year – is being transformed with three new buildings rapidly taking shape.
PM To Head Regional Taskforce
The Federal Government has set up a Regional Ministerial Taskforce in a bid to improve the lives of rural, regional and remote Australians.
Wine Producers To Have
A Say On Grant Program
Wine producers are being invited to have a say about the Federal Government’s proposed $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program.
A Friendly Invitation At Proston
An invitation has been issued to the young people of the South Burnett … demonstrate your passion and get involved in your local agricultural show.
South Burnett In Drought
South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie shires were officially declared in drought on Saturday.
QFF Welcomes Water Study
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the finalisation of funding arrangements for the Federal Government’s $650,000 commitment re-examine a project that would divert south-east Queensland’s treated waste water for agricultural and industrial use.
Review Sends Back Stock Route Bill
The Parliamentary Committee reviewing the State Government’s proposed changes to the management of Queensland’s stock route network has unanimously recommended the Bill not be passed in its current form.
Charity Auction Helps LifeFlight
A charity livestock sale being held in Toowoomba this weekend has a special connection to the South Burnett.
ABARES Forecasts
Record Farm Production
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase by 8.3 per cent to a record $63.8 billion in 2016-17, easing slightly to $61.3 billion the following year.
MP Pushes For Drought Declaration
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is pushing to have the South Burnett drought-declared following a failed wet season.
Cattle Die In Anthrax Outbreak
Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined a property at St George following the death of about 80 cattle from anthrax.
Time To Clean Out The Shed
South Burnett property owners can register their unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals for Agsafe’s ChemClear collection, which is hitting the road in June.
Farmers Urged To Apply For IDPs
Farmers who are being affected by the extended dry season have been encouraged to apply for drought assistance.
