Ad Campaign To Target Quad Bike Safety
The State Government has launched a quad bike safety campaign in a bid to cut the number of deaths and injuries linked to the popular farm vehicles.
Grains Body Axes Climate Service
AEGIC has announced it will axe its climate forecasting and crop monitoring activities on June 30
QDO Disappointed By BJD Decision
Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation is disappointed with the State Government’s decision to end Queensland’s “Protected Sone” status for Bovine Johne’s Disease, but says it will work “constructively” with the government.
Deputy PM Drops Into Kingaroy
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce dropped into Kingaroy this week to announce an extra $100,000 for rural financial counselling services in southern Queensland, and to fly the flag for LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud at the upcoming Federal election.
MPs Bicker Over Biosecurity
The new Biosecurity Act, which will come into force on July 1 this year, was passed in 2014 by the LNP Government.
Dairy Group Draws Up Federal Wish List
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has called on the next Federal Government to approach supermarkets to lift the price of their home-brand fresh milk.
BJD Protected Zone Abolished
Fears that the management of Bovine Johne’s Disease will be left solely to individual producers – and Queensland’s “protected zone” status will be abolished – were confirmed on Wednesday by Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson.
$15m Top-Up For Black Spots
The State Government will top up the Federal Mobile Black Spot Program with an added $15 million
Banks Forced Into Mediation
The Queensland Budget includes several measures aimed squarely at Queensland’s rural sector.
Wine Research Group To Hold Seminar
South Burnett wine grape growers will get expert advice on the vagaries of producing good wine grapes later this month.
Tick Line Announcement
Angers Cattle Producers
Friday morning’s announcement about the Tick Line has left South Burnett cattle producers angry and confused
Farmers Enjoy Free Day At Farmfest
More than 200 South Burnett farmers got to attend Farmfest in Toowoomba for free on Wednesday, thanks to a Community Drought Relief grant from the Department Of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities.
Japan Ban Highlights BJD ‘Risk’
The LNP Opposition is again questioning the wisdom of the State Government’s move to dump Queens;and “protected zone” status for Bovine Johne’s Disease in the wake of the recent Japanese ban on live cattle imports.
They’re Off To The Ekka!
A special function was held at Tablelands Hall on Saturday night to announce the South Burnett’s representatives at the Brisbane Exhibition.
Japan Suspends Live Cattle Imports
Japan has temporarily suspended live cattle imports from Australia after dairy heifers tested posted to BJD
Autumn Breaks Temperature Records
Australia has just endured its hottest autumn on record according to a new report from the Climate Council.
QDO Slams Dairy Report
The Dairy Situation and Outlook report released on Wednesday by Dairy Australia fails to disclose the truth about the impacts of the supermarket milk price war, according to the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation.
More Money For Rural Roads
The SBRC plans to upgrade spending on the region’s rural roads over the next 12 months
Vet Pleads Guilty In Hendra Case
A Gold Coast veterinarian has been placed on a two-year $3000 good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to failing to meet workplace health and safety standards while drawing a blood sample from a horse suspected of having Hendra virus.
Minister ‘Ignoring Major Issues’: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has challenged recent comments from Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson which reported a bright outlook for Queensland farmers.
