MP Warns Against ‘Southern Push’ On BJD
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has warned Queensland cattle producers to be wary of any ‘southern push’ to slacken regulations against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Mt Auburn Passed In At $5.2m
Mount Auburn cattle station was passed in at $5.2 million when it went under the hammer on Thursday.
Harvey Shifts To RIRDC
The Board of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has appointed John Harvey as the corporation’s new Managing Director.
Farm Worker Dies
A tractor driver was electrocuted in a farming accident near Dalby on Thursday.
MP Launches Quad Bike Safety Plan
The State Government has unveiled its plan to cut quad bike-related injuries and fatalities in Queensland.
Research Suggests New Rainfall Zones
A new climate is emerging in Australia, according to maps released by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
QFF Links Farmers To Local Help
The QFF has launched a website to help primary producers find local support during natural disasters
Landcare Grants Open
Landcare and community groups have been invited to apply for “Healthy Habitat” grants totalling $292,000 and “Keeping it Great” grants totalling $108,000 to help care for the region’s natural environment and support sustainable agriculture.
Is Tick Line Final Or Not?
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson’s statement on Tuesday that there would be “no appeal process” over the final location of the tick line appears to fly in the face of an assurance she gave earlier this year that producers would be able to negotiate future changes to its position.
Tick Line Draws 1000 Submissions
The State Government has received more than 1000 submissions and received feedback from more than 1000 people at public meetings about the future location of the cattle tick line.
Farmers Invited To
Show Off Their Hay
BGA Agriservices in Goomeri is again running a lucerne hay competition in conjunction with the annual Goomeri Show.
Inquiry Into Hendra Vaccine
State Parliament has agreed to hold an inquiry into the approval of the Hendra virus vaccine
Tick Line Deadline Looms
Cattle producers have been reminded that the deadline for public submissions on the location of the tick line closes February 29
LNP Vegetation Laws To Stay
State Parliament voted on Wednesday night to keep Queensland’s vegetation management framework introduced by the LNP government, despite opposition by Labor and Green groups.
Keogh To Head Ag Issues At ACCC
Australian Farm Institute executive director Mick Keogh has been appointed the inaugural Agricultural Commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Cattle Students Trek To Nanango
The annual Australian Brahmousin Society cattle handling and judging school at Nanango attracted 130 entries at the weekend.
It’s All Go For The Cooyar Show!
If you’ve been itching for the return of the ag shows, you’d better head on down to Cooyar on Saturday for the first show in this year’s South Burnett show season.
Quad Bike Donated To Shows
South Burnett Show Societies have a valuable new tool to help them through this year’s Show season, thanks to a generous donation from Boehringer Ingelheim.
KAP Cuts Out Campdrafts
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has blamed Katter’s Australian Party for refusing to make life easier for campdraft organisers.
Students Enjoy A Taste Of Queensland
Kingaroy played host on Thursday to a group of ag science students from Adelaide University, keen to learn more about how farming works in the Sunshine State.
