Farms Brace For Plunge In Profits
ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5 per cent to $98.3 billion in 2026-27 and average broadacre farm business profits to drop by 70 per cent.
MP Urges Producers To Speak Up
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging primary producers to have their voices heard on proposed changes to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 amid concerns about impacts on agriculture, investment and regional communities.
Senator Calls For Action On Pigs
Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has called for urgent action to cull the growing number of feral pigs.
Farmers Fear Tax Changes
The Labor Party has refused to guarantee farming families won’t be worse off under the Capital Gains Tax changes, says Opposition agriculture spokesperson Darren Chester.
QFF CEO Heads To TSBE
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is beginning a recruitment process for a new CEO following the announcement that Jo Sheppard is resigning.
Focus On Forestry Offences
Police, QPWS rangers and HQPlantations staff conducted joint activities in State Forests and National Parks at the weekend.
‘Wind Wars’ Comes To Kumbia
Two years ago, ABC-TV’s Four Corners highlighted the “Wind Wars” dividing regional communities, featuring conservationist and wildlife photographer Steven Nowakowski.
Blackbutt’s A Cut Above The Rest
Blackbutt cemented its reputation as a “timber town” at its annual show last weekend, with big crowds turning out to watch the woodchopping and chainsaw competitions.
Program Expands Pest Control Skills
South Burnett Regional Council has assisted landholders on the eastern side of the Bunya Mountains to take part in a specialised wild dog trapping and baiting program.
JEV Detected Again In Pigs
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
It’s Farm Safety Calendar Time!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
Growers Call For Dam Certainty
CANEGROWERS – the body which represents Queensland sugarcane growers – is calling on the State Government to “publicly and unequivocally” reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.
Reactions To This Week’s Budget
Every Federal Budget attracts a range of responses … some negative from political opponents, some neutral and some a bit more positive.
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!
