Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
Opposition Launches Rail Petition
The Federal Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” petition in support of extending the Inland Rail project into Queensland.
Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
NFF Welcomes Fuel Security Package
National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package by he Federal Government.
Inland Rail Decision ‘Devastating’
The dream of an Inland Rail link from Queensland to Melbourne has been shattered by a Federal Government announcement this week.
Nats Call For ‘Boots On Ground’
Opposition agriculture spokesperson Darren Chester has called for the upcoming Federal Budget to prioritise biocontrol measures and practical projects “which make a difference on the ground” in regional Australia.
Great Show With A Serious Message
The Heritage Bank Nanango 117th Show had everything a visitor could want … animals (of all sorts), exciting action (trots, barrel racing, a rodeo), amusement rides and fireworks!
Fertiliser Recovery Will Be Slow
The global fertiliser market faces a prolonged period of tight supply and price pressures, even if geopolitical tensions ease soon, according to agribusiness banker Rabobank.
BlazeAid Is Back & They Need You!
BlazeAid volunteers have been hard at work for more than a week now in the South Burnett, helping farmers repair hundreds of kilometres of fences damaged during the flash flooding in early March.
Farmers Thank Woolies For Price Lift
Dairy farmers have thanked Woolworths for lifting the price paid to them for milk by 10 cents per litre.
AgForce Welcomes QPC Inquiry
AgForce has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the impact of Federal environmental legislation on Queensland.
Invitation To Farmers
The National Farmers Federation is inviting farmers to sign up to its gap-year employment program, AgCAREERSTART.
What Is The Future Of Farming?
Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.
Quad Bike Rider Injured
A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon a quad bike rollover at Merlwood.
Flood Meetings At Durong, Mondure
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong and Mondure.
Dairy Farmers Call For Price Rise
eastAUSmilk says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing chaos in the industry which will put pressure on supermarket milk prices.
Help Offered To Farmers
South Burnett and Gympie farmers affected by the recent flash floods have been invited to attend meetings which could assist them.
Free Trade Deal Angers Ag Lobby
Producer groups have expressed dismay at the outcome of the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, details of which were released on Tuesday morning at Parliament House in Canberra.
Pastoral Company Fined $45,000
A pastoral company has been fined $45,000 after moving several thousand head of livestock across the border into Queensland.
Mite Resistance Is Spreading
Resistance to synthetic pyrethroid miticides used to control Varroa mite infestations in apiaries is spreading.
