Government Plans To
Introduce Debt Mediation
The State Government will introduce a farm debt mediation process to resolve disputes between banks and farmers
Government Plans To
Competition To Capture Confidence
The best entries in a new rural photography competition that aims to inspire Queensland’s rural women will be shown to audiences in Brisbane next month.
QFF Wants Less Farming Red Tape
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report that has called for a return to evidence-based regulation of agriculture.
Immigration ‘Key To Regional Growth’
Immigration could be the solution to the decline of many rural towns, according to a report released by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).
Second Infected Hive Found
A varroa mite has been detected in a second beehive in Queensland
There’s Life After Politics
Conservative MPs who lost their seats at the recent federal poll can take heart … there is life after politics, and former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann is a shining example.
Labor ‘Not Listening’ On Tree Laws
The LNP Opposition says the State Government has refused to amend changes to Queensland’s vegetation management laws, despite protests from farmers and “a wave of angry objections from regional communities”.
Dairy Project Unveiled At Wellcamp
Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s plans for an infant milk formula factory targeting the Chinese market may be on the backburner because of market conditions, but that hasn’t stopped a new player unveiling its dairy plans this week.
Varroa Mite Found In Queensland
The varroa mite – which has been linked to collapse of bee colonies around the world – has been detected in Queensland for the first time.
Mayor Wants Action On Inland Rail
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is calling for an end to speculation about changes to Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed alignment for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.
Council To Investigate Irrigation
The South Burnett Regional Council will undertake a research project to assess the potential economic benefits of introducing more irrigation into the region.
Dairy Farmers Say ‘Thank You’
Queensland dairy farmers have welcomed the announcement by milk processors Norco and Lion (Dairy Farmers brand) that they won’t be lowering the farmgate price paid to farmers in Queensland.
Grant To Assist Dairy Exporters
Dairy Australia has received a $402,200 grant from the Federal Government to help smaller dairy producers export premium products to the Chinese market.
Drug Companies Sign Contracts
Multinational pharmaceutical giants Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim announced on Monday they have signed contracts, a significant milestone towards the planned “swap” of their animal health and consumer health care arms.
Tickline Move Stuns Producers
Cattle producers in the Coalbank area, south of Cooyar, have been left angry – and scratching their heads – by the State Government’s placement of the new tick line.
BJD ‘Just One Of Many Diseases’
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation is sounding dire warnings, but Animal Health Australia is sounding triumphant about the end of Bovine Johne’s Disease zones from July 1.
Senate Candidate Pushes
For More Action On Q Fever
Independent Senate candidate Belinda Marriage has called for Q Fever vaccinations to be subsidised by the Federal Government.
Clean Energy Push For Farms
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says a re-elected Coalition Federal Government will encourage greater use of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) by the agricultural sector.
Joyce Pledges To Set Up
Regional Investment Corp
The Federal Coalition has promised to establish a Regional Investment Corporation to fast-track the delivery of $4.5 billion in drought and water infrastructure loans if re-elected at the July poll.
Putting The Fun In Fundraising
The folks at Kumbia love to get together for a few drinks to raise money for a good cause … they also seem to have a great passion for colourful and crazy wigs.
