Risky Imports Flood In Mail
Protecting Australia’s “clean and green” image is becoming tougher with more and more people attempting to smuggle in risky items.
Key Projects Identified
A proposal to construct a water recycling plant at Swickers’ pig abattoir in Kingaroy is the key new item on a proposed shortlist of possible future South Burnett water projects.
DAF Issues Tick Warning
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has warned that a serious dog disease, ehrlichiosis, has recently been found in dogs in north Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Simple Ways To Beat Rural Crime
Police are reminding landholders there are simple ways to reduce rural crime – a problem which costs Queensland farmers millions of dollars annually in revenue and lost productivity.
Deadline Looms For Ag Grants
Rural agricultural businesses have been invited to apply for funding for projects covered by the State Government’s $10 million Rural Economic Development grants scheme.
Water Study Highlights Blackbutt
High security agricultural water for Blackbutt is one of five irrigation projects which has been identified as a top priority by the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Salmonella Linked To Chickens
Queensland Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections among young children linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Values remained fully firm for the 1200 head of cattle yarded at Murgon on Tuesday (June 30).
GRDC Updates Go Online
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has introduced a live online platform to reach out to growers.
ACCC Checks Dairy Compliance
The ACCC says it is closely monitoring the introduction of the new mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.
Land Tax Deadline Extended
The application deadline for State Government land tax rebates will be extended four months to help COVID-affected Queensland businesses.
TRC Seeks Biosecurity Members
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members who are interested in serving on Council’s Biosecurity Advisory Committee.
Wild Dog Plan Updated
A new 10‑year National Wild Dog Action Plan will come into effect on Wednesday (July 1).
Tenders Called For Agtech Hub
The State Government has called for tenders to establish and manage a multi-million-dollar agtech and logistics hub in Toowoomba.
Meeting To Discuss Water Options
A public meeting will be held in Kingaroy next month to discuss the options put forward as part of a $2 million study into the Burnett region’s future water needs.
Bayer Settles $15.8b Cases
German multinational company Bayer AG has agreed to pay as much as $US10.9 billion ($15.8 billion) to settle almost 100,000 US lawsuits linked to the weedkiller Roundup.
Beef Is Good News: AgForce
AgForce is urging the cattle industry to stop being “apologetic” and start proclaiming its significant achievements in recent years.
Power Prices To Drop Again
Regional power bills will drop by an average $84 a year for households and $75 for small businesses in 2020-21, the State Government announced on Thursday.
Federal Boost For Show Societies
South Burnett show societies forced to cancel their annual events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive cash support from the Federal Government.
Drought Program Extended
The Federal Government is extending a targeted drought-support program until the end of this year.
