MP Marks National Ag Day
Newly appointed Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett has marked National Agriculture Day by emphasising the State Government’s commitment to “supercharging” Queensland agriculture.
MLA Elects New Chair
John Lloyd will take over as chair of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) after the group’s AGM on November 20.
Young Artist Wins Calendar Prize
Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black was presented with a copy of the 2025 Farm Safe Calendar at a small ceremony on Monday.
New Cabinet ‘A Welcome Change’
Retiring AgForce Queensland General President Georgie Somerset has reflected on her time at the helm of the rural lobby group and the opportunities afforded by the election of a new State Government.
PCA Review ‘Still Under Way’
Bega Group’s “strategic review” into its Peanut Company of Australia operations is still under way.
Climate Still Changing: Report
The latest State of the Climate Report – prepared by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology – has found Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall and a rise in sea levels.
NFF Attacks Fire Ant Response
The NFF believes the Federal Government’s response to the Fire Ant Senate Inquiry will come back to bite it.
Georgie Re-Elected To Board
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been re-elected to the Board of the National Farmers’ Federation.
Applications Open For NFF Program
The National Farmers’ Federation has opened applications for its popular National Agriculture Leadership Program.
LNP Promises To Build Weir
The much-discussed Barlil Weir will be built on Barambah Creek to help local irrigators … if the LNP wins power at the October 26 election.
Birth Defects Prompt Herbicide Ban
An immediate ban was issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority on Thursday over the use of a common herbicide which has been linked in the United States to birth defects.
Machinery Day Was A Big Hit
The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s recent weekend rally attracted a huge range of historic and quirky vehicles to the club’s grounds near Kingaroy Airport.
Burke To Give Farmers A Voice
Former AgForce CEO Charles Burke has been appointed a Food Farmers’ Commissioner by the State Government.
Mahar Resigns From NFF
National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar has resigned after more than a decade of service to the organisation.
Wondai Welcomes New Show Year
The annual Wondai Show is always the last held in the region … but at the same time, it’s also the first show every year!
Sharon To Lead GRDC
Grain grower Sharon Starick has been announced as the new chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board.
Prep Pupil Shares Safety Message
Artwork by Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black has been selected to appear in the 2025 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
Feedback Sought About Local Floods
Local residents have been invited to attend information sessions next month about the State Government’s upcoming Burnett River and Tributaries Catchment Flood Study.
Bushfire Grants Available
Eligible rural landholders hit by last year’s bushfires have been invited to apply for assistance from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Deadline Looms For Water Prices
The deadline is looming for irrigation users to make final submissions on future Sunwater and Seqwater pricing.
