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.
Farmers Angered By Green Laws
At least 120 South Burnett landowners packed into the Kingaroy Town Common Hall on Thursday
Peanuts Steal The Kingaroy Show
Wet weather threw plans for last year’s Kingaroy Show into disarray so show organisers breathed a sigh of relief at the weekend when everything went off without a hitch this time around.
Three To Contest LNP Leadership
Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls has officially tossed his hat into the ring for Friday’s LNP Party Room ballot
MP Urges Qld To Chase Water Funding
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington says the $2 billion Water Infrastructure Loan facility, announced in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, is a great program for northern Australia.
Rural Sector Gets Few Budget Breaks
The 2016 Federal Budget, which was handed down in Canberra on Tuesday night, has not offered very much for the South Burnett’s rural producers.
BJD ‘Protected Zone’ To End
Queensland’s “protected zone” status for Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) looks to have been abandoned, creating a buyer beware environment for cattle producers.
