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.
Co-Ops Urge Government Rethink
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals has welcomed a number of initiatives in this year’s Budget, but urged the government to reconsider the role co-operatives and mutuals can play in delivering services more efficiently.
Landcare Awards Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Landcare Awards.
Antonio Welcomes $8.4b For Rail
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to the Brisbane to Melbourne Inland Rail project.
AgForce Pleased With Budget
Peak farming body AgForce has praised the Federal Budget, saying the Federal Government had “kept the faith” and delivered on election promises to advance agriculture.
Kingaroy Enjoys A Massive Show!
“It was massive!” … This is how South Burnett Show Society secretary Ros Tigell is describing the 110th Kingaroy Show at the weekend.
QFF Calls For Budget Funds
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has called for Federal Government to allocate funds in the Budget to end the “data drought” in rural and regional Australia.
Farmer Injured During Muster
A South Burnett farmer has been airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle accident while mustering cattle on a property west of Durong on Monday morning.
Top Quality At Weaner Sale
Pratt Agencies held their Annual Weaner Show and Sale in Murgon last Friday, with almost 1400 outstanding weaners being yarded.
Dairy Farmers ‘Bewildered’: QDO
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president Brian Tessmann says local dairy farmers are “disappointed and bewildered” after a Parliamentary committee report into the Fair Milk Price Logo Bill recommended it not be passed.
Milk Labelling Plan Scrapped
A proposed “Fair Milk Price” logo to identify milk which pays dairy farmers fairly has been rejected
Hendra Vaccine ‘Not Compulsory’
Horse owners will not be forced to vaccinate their animals against the lethal Hendra virus, the State Government has decided.
QFF Urges Farmers To Join Ergon Trial
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is encouraging farmers to sign up quickly for Ergon Energy’s Agricultural Tariff Trial.
WAgS To Gather At Mondure
Women in agriculture – or “WAgS”- in the South Burnett have been invited to attend a special, free day organised for them next week.
600 Cattle Yarded At Murgon
The market was dearer throughout for the 600 cattle yarded by agents at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Three Men Hurt In Rollover
A RACQ LifeFlight crew had to use night vision goggles to gain access to three shooters badly injured when their 4WD rolled on a private property late on Monday night.
Littleproud Targets NZ Ban
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says he is working to find a solution to encourage New Zealand to lift its ban on Australian rockmelons and honeydew melons.
North Burnett Joins Disaster List
Category B financial assistance for flood-affected producers has been extended to included the North Burnett Regional Council.
Red Angus Takes Top Prize
The Iseppi family from Dalby – familiar faces around the local show ring with their Red Angus cattle – have taken out the top beef trophies at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Nanango Enjoys A Champion Show
Visitors to Nanango’s 108th annual show were spoiled for choice this year with activities stretching from one end of the showgrounds to the other.
