New CEO At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Clare Murray, who will take over the reins of the organisation on May 27.
QFF Welcomes Drought Relief
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the drought assistance measures contained in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget as an investment in post-drought Queensland.
El Niño Confirmed
BOM’s latest update confirms El Niño thresholds have been reached for the first time since March 2010
Rural Research Receives
Multi-Million Dollar Boost
The University of Southern Queensland has benefited from the first round of the Federal Government’s new “Rural R&D for Profit” program.
Digital At Home In The Paddock
Collaborative research led by Queensland scientists has come up with a rugged and affordable computer network that could be a boon for cattle farmers.
Delegates Flock To See Cattle
Global interest in Queensland beef is “unprecedented” according to Trade & Investment Queensland, with more than 900 international delegates registering for Beef Australia 2015 in Rockhampton – three times more than in 2012.
Trapper To Hold Workshop
Professional trapper Darren Pointon will be holding a feral animal trapping workshop in Murgon on Saturday, May 16.
Local Studs Steal The Show
South Burnett studs have come away with a swag of ribbons from Day 1 of judging in the Stud Cattle Competition at Beef Australia 2015 in Rockhampton.
Business Workshops For Farmers
The Burnett Mary Regional Group, in conjunction with the Federal Government, is hosting a series of workshops in Murgon this month for farmers, graziers and rural business managers.
Show Outshines The Weather
Kingaroy Show weekend had the weather stacked against it – and lots of the events were cancelled – but you wouldn’t have known anything was amiss by the large number of smiling faces at the showgrounds.
The Show Must Go On!
Rain has thrown plans for this weekend’s Kingaroy Show into disarray but it’s still going ahead
More Info For Melon Growers
Biosecurity Queensland has released a Pest Alert information sheet for melon growers worried about Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV).
Facelift For Saleyards
Queensland Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne today officially opened a major upgrade of the Dalby Regional Saleyards.
Big Weekend For Golden Spurs
This year’s Golden Spurs Campdraft at Proston set a new record for the 53 year old event.
More Tests On Infected Farm
Biosecurity Queensland has taken further plant samples for testing from a farm near Charters Towers which is under quarantine after a case of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) was detected.
Trade Delegation To China?
A South Burnett trade mission to China may be on the cards to seek export opportunities.and investment
$80m Abattoir, Milk Plant Plan
Construction company FK Gardner & Sons has applied to Toowoomba Regional Council for permission to build an $80 million abattoir and milk processing plant near Toowoomba.
Peanuts Forge Link With West
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been taking South Burnett peanuts with her as she visits farmers as part of her role as Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
May Deadline For BJD Comment
Cattle producers have until May 3 to comment on a recently released discussion paper that will help determine the future of Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) management in Australia.
Melon Virus Found In Qld
Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined a farm because of a confirmed case of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) – the first time this plant disease has been detected in the State.
