Have Your Say On Food Labels
Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to food labelling standards aimed at providing clear “country-of-origin” details.
New Face At Sub-Chamber
Oakey Show Society life member Denis Janetzki has been elected president of the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Societies.
More Tick Line Meetings Planned
AgForce branches have scheduled more local meetings to discuss proposed tick line changes
Ag Minister Meets With AgForce
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson – recently appointed to the role – paid a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett this week as part of a roadtrip to help her get better acquainted with the some of the major issues in her portfolio.
Labour Hire Operator To Face Court
A labour hire operator has been charged for allegedly exploiting workers recruited from Vanuatu to pick fruit and vegetables in Queensland.
Ripple Effect Aims To Save Lives
Karen Seiler, from Wooroolin, is one of seven farmer representatives on a new project to beat rural suicide
‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’
A record-breaking hay convoy to drought-stricken farmers in western Queensland had a South Burnett flavour at the weekend … with local businesses supporting the run, local drivers taking part, and local cooks baking up some tasty treats to also head out west.
Tick Line Deadline Extended
The State Government is set to announce a 4 week extension for consultations about the tick line
Wild Dog Board ‘Stacked With Greenies’
Member for Nanango – and Shadow Agriculture Minister – Deb Frecklington has accused the State Government of “stacking” the wild dog advisory board QDOG with “greenies” and “bureaucrats”.
Candidate Calls For Zonal Taxation
LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the Federal Government to include Zonal Taxation in this year’s proposed tax reform discussions.
Low Rate Loans For Farmers
QRAA Chief Executive Officer Cameron MacMillan has announced low interest rates for the State Government’s Sustainability and First Start Loans for primary producers.
Project To Map Rural Waste Products
A database is being developed which could one day help farmers and rural industries turn waste products into dollars.
Tick Line ‘Needs More Time’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called for the public consultation period on proposed changes to the tick line to be extended for a month to the end of February.
Tick Line Survey ‘Not Good Enough’: LNP
The State Government’s announcement on Wednesday to conduct an online survey about proposed new tick line regulations is not good enough, says the LNP.
Chinese Business Delegation Visits
A group of five business people from the city of Jinan in eastern China visited the South Burnett on Wednesday as guests of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Dairy Council Praises China FTA
The Australian Dairy Industry Council has applauded the confirmation that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will come into force on December 20.
Three Tick Line Options Released
DAF is seeking feedback from local landholders about three proposed locations for the new cattle tick line
Boehringer Plans Business Swap
It was too early to comment on the local implications of a proposal by Boehringer Ingelheim to “swap” its consumer healthcare business for an animal health business, a company spokesman said on Tuesday night.
LNP Blocks Party Switch
The LNP State Executive has voted to stop Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane from swapping to the National Party, despite his local Branch approving the move at the weekend.
Cattle ‘Greener’ Than Predicted
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, following analysis of new Australian research data.
