New CEO at QRAA
A new CEO will take over reins at the QRAA on August 10.
Councils To Get Stock Route Fees
Local councils will be able to manage local stock routes and collect the funds graziers pay to use them under proposed changes to Queensland’s state land administration laws.
Council Impounds Two Horses
The South Burnett Regional Council is looking for the owner of two stockhorses found wandering in the Moffatdale area on July 22.
They’re The Best In Queensland!
A family-based Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for designing and installing a large LPG system at a cotton gin in Emerald.
Federal Government
Targets FTA ‘Myths’
The Federal Government has posted a “Myths v Realities” website page about the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement in a bid to counter allegations and rumours about the recent deal.
Unions Rally Against China Deal
Hundreds of unionists gathered in Brisbane on Monday to protest against what they describe as “anti-worker” elements of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Horse Dies From Hendra
A horse has died in North Queensland from Hendra virus, the first case detected in the State so far this year.
Pig Producers Welcome New Labels
Australian pork producers have welcomed new Australian food labels unveiled by the Federal Government earlier this week.
QRAA At AgForce Conference
QRAA Client Liaison Officers Kate Dunk, Bill Fletcher and Tony Koch will be attending the AgForce State Conference (Southern) in Toowoomba on July 30-31.
New Shotgun Faces Review
Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan has confirmed that the controversial Adler lever-action shotgun will be included in a review of “technical elements” in the National Firearms Agreement.
Producers Told To Tick
The Boxes Before Ekka
South Burnett exhibitors intending to take horses and livestock to the Ekka have been reminded they must have all their paperwork up-to-date to meet Biosecurity Queensland requirements.
A Long Road To The Ekka
Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month
Sorghum Top Cereal Grain
Sorghum is now Queensland’s highest valued cereal grain, with last summer’s production estimated to be worth $432 million.
Swickers Unveils Huge Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade at Swickers’ Kingaroy pig abattoir will have the potential to lift production at the plant to 30,000 head per week.
Major Peanut Conference In Brisbane
The Peanut Foundation – the research arm of the American Peanut Council – will be holding its 8th International Conference in Brisbane later this year.
Hi-Tech Helps Women On The Farm
Are women having more of a say in how farms are run? Research being conducted at James Cook University suggests this may be the case, and technology could be the reason.
Bank Says Lift In
Productivity ‘Critical’
Agribusiness bank Rabobank has called for a lift in productivity on Australian farms, both to raise farmers’ incomes and to ensure Australian agriculture remains globally competitive.
1300 Objectors To Mine Expansion
More than 1300 people have objected to the proposed expansion of New Hope’s Acland mine, according to the Lock The Gate Alliance.
QRAA Loan Rates Drop
Primary producers can now access cheaper Sustainability and First Start Loans from the State Government following a cut in interest rates.
Forum Draws Interest
Guests who attended a one-day “Resilient, Sustainable Future Forum” in Kingaroy on Saturday heard about a variety of ways they could improve their gardening and farming practices right now and, at the same time, help conserve the environment.
