Update To Water Laws
Irrigation users should be aware amendments to State water regulations came into effect on July 22.
Farmers Fight CSG Expansion
Farmers fighting the expansion of the coal seam gas industry have opened a volunteer-run community outreach centre in Dalby.
Growers Urged To Check Silos
A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of farm silos has prompted industry experts to urge grain growers to assess and either maintain – or decommission – older silos.
Smithfield Named Finalist
Smithfield Cattle Co’s Sapphire Feedlot is one of six finalists in the prestigious Australian Feedlot of the Year competition.
Interested In Biosecurity?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for members of the community that have a passion for ensuring the region remains vigilant in its fight against invasive plants and animals.
Researchers Breed New Nut Strains
A long-term breeding program at the University of Queensland aims to “future-proof” the State’s growing macadamia industry.
New CEO For Herefords Group
Red Meat Advisory Council CEO Alastair James has been appointed the new CEO of producer group, Herefords Australia.
Avocado Crop Continues To Grow
Australia’s avocado industry is grappling with another year of increased production and low prices, according to the latest report by Rabobank.
Trio Off To The Ekka!
Dinner at the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday night capped off a big day of judging for entrants competing to represent the South Burnett Sub-Chamber as this year’s Ekka.
Simson Elected To World Body
Former National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson has been elected as vice-president of the World Farmers’ Organisation.
Gilla Focus For Biosecurity Checks
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin its 2024-25 Biosecurity Surveillance Program in July, inspecting properties throughout the region for invasive plants and animals.
Bega ‘Reviews’ PCA’s Future
Bega Group has confirmed it is conducting a “strategic review” of its peanut processing operations in Kingaroy.
State Aims For ‘Coexistence’
The State Government has passed legislation which aims to improve the relationships between farmers, mining companies and the renewable energy sector.
New Catwalks For Saleyards
Ten new catwalks have been built at the Coolabunia Saleyards, the latest upgrades at the facility.
Government Not ‘Up Front’
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce says the Federal Government has “falsely claimed” the Mobile Black Spot Program has not been cut to zero.
Stud Dogs Go Under The Hammer
Blackbutt farmer Peter Austin and his wife Kate are selling the results of a lifetime of breeding prized working dogs to turn their hands to avocados.
FMD Threat Eases
The incidence of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia has stabilised with reported cases falling from over 12,000 per day in mid-2022 to about 25 per day now.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Goat Meat Production Takes Off
Goat meat production in Australia is soaring, according to a snapshot released this week by Meat & Livestock Australia.
Numbers Up But Prices Mixed
Slightly more than 900 beasts were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday for the last sale of May.
