Farmers Hail ‘Right To Repair’
National Farmers’ Federation has secured a commitment to extend “Right to Repair” reforms to agricultural machinery.
Record Yarding At Dalby
Dalby Regional Saleyards last week hosted one of its largest yardings this decade.
Smithfield Feedlot For Sale
Expressions of interest are being sought from potential purchasers for the key Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston.
Goomeri P-10 Joins CQU Program
Goomeri P-10 State School is one of 15 secondary schools across Queensland selected for CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project.
Varroa Mite Found In South Burnett
The serious honeybee pest, Varroa destructor, has been detected in the South Burnett for the first time.
MP Calls For BOM Website Review
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has called for a review into “the sheer waste of money” spent on the Bureau of Meteorology’s new website.
Dairy Body Cuts Qld District
Queensland’s representation on the Board of eastAUSmilk will be reduced following a restructure of the dairy producer association.
Qld Farmer Elected To Head NFF
Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation, taking over from Victorian farmer David Jochinke.
Stephanie Sworn In To Council
Stephanie Laycock, a familiar face on the local rural show circuit, has been elected to Somerset Regional Council.
MP Renews Push For Mobile Roaming
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is repeating his call to reform the Universal Service Obligation for telcos following another major mobile phone outage.
Did You Avo Go At Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado last Saturday attracted a big crowd of visitors eager to have fun with the town’s famous fruit.
Ex-Mayor Appointed To Rural Role
Former North Burnett Mayor Rachel Chambers has been appointed the new Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner by the State Government.
Producers Flock To Field Day
Producers from across the Burnett and beyond dropped into Kewpie Stockfeeds in Kingaroy on Friday to get the lowdown on the latest rural innovations.
Insect Pest Detected In Pull-Ups
A serious insect pest has been detected in nappy pants sold in Woolworths stores throughout Australia.
Crumptons Reveal PCA Plans
Crumptons plan to do upgrades to PCA’s peanut intake and shelling plant at Tolga after taking possession of the facility in December.
Crumptons To Buy PCA Assets
Kingaroy-based peanut processor Crumptons has agreed to buy the Peanut Company of Australia’s land, buildings and equipment at Kingaroy and Tolga.
Niki Appointed To Lead AgForce
Farming lobby group AgForce has named former Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford as its new Chief Executive Office.
Beef Production Breaks Record
Australian beef production reach an all-time high during 2024-25, according to statistics released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics..
Farmers Push For Q Fever Focus
AgForce and the Q Fever Interest Group have joined forces to push for urgent government funding to reduce the rates of Q fever in Australia.
Uni Team Calls For Postharvest Focus
Researchers from Monash University have called on the Grains Research and Development Corporationto invest more into research about postharvest storage of legumes, such as faba and adzuki beans.
