AHA Presses On With BJD Overhaul
Animal Health Australia is pushing ahead with its deregulation of Bovine Johne’s Disease controls, despite opposition from some Queensland cattl;e producers.
QATC CEO Appointed
Mark Tobin has been appointed the new chief executive officer of rural training body, Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges.
Tiffany’s Tale Sells Safety Message
A woman who spent 40 minutes trapped in a potato processing machine and later had to undergo 30 hours of reconstructive surgery will be a special guest speaker at QRRRWN’s latest webinar on Friday (May 27).
Amnesty Declared On Exotic Reptiles
The State Government has declared a short amnesty to allow pet owners to surrender illegal non-native reptiles.
Scientists Target Herbicide Resistance
DAF researchers are investigating herbicide resistance in weeds, and they’re looking for farmers to help
Mine Protesters Win Back Legal Rights
Green groups barred from lodging objections to most mining projects have had a win, with the State Government restoring rights removed by the previous LNP government.
Farming Outlook Bright: Minister
The value of Queensland’s agricultural production is continuing to rise ahead of previous expectations
Dairy Farmers To Protest In Brisbane
Dairy farmers will rally outside Parliament on Wednesday to put on pressure to end the milk price war
Minister Labels BJD Fears ‘Scaremongering’
The State Government has accused the LNP of “scaremongering” over the issue of Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
MP Calls For Vote On BJD
Shadow Ag Minister Dale Last says the State Government could put thousands farms at risk from BJD
‘Cowboys’ Jibe Stirs MP
Police Minister Bill Byrne’s description comparing farmers with handguns to cowboys has riled Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
Government Defers ‘Backpacker Tax’
Introduction of the so-called “Backpacker Tax” – which would have removed the tax-free income threshold for backpackers from July 1 – has been deferred for six months to allow a government review.
Cotton Workshop In Murgon
Cotton Australia is holding a free workshop in Murgon next month to help local growers understand their legal and industry obligations in relation to workplace health and safety.
Deputy PM Praises Rural Bank
The Rural Bank has announced it will offer customers the ability to offset farm loan interest using Farm Management Deposits (FMDs).
$5.8m Project Targets Nitrogen
A Federal Government-funded project to improve the efficient use of nitrogen has been welcomed by rural industry groups.
Maranoa ‘On Cusp Of A New Dawn’
LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud may live in Warwick but he’s no stranger to the South Burnett … in fact, he used to live and work here.
Queensland MPs Urge PM
To Scrap ‘Backpacker Tax’
The State Government has called on the Federal Government to scrap the “backpacker tax”
Laws Aim To Stamp Out Puppy Farms
Dog breeder laws passed in State Parliament on Thursday aim to stamp out puppy “farms” and identify unscrupulous backyard breeders.
South Burnett Drought Status Lifted
South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas have been removed by the State Government from the drought list.
QDO Appoints Executive Officer
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has appointed a new Executive Officer to take over the reins of the organisation.
