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.
Axe Hangs Over BIEDO
BIEDO is at risk of closing by the end of the year if more funding cannot be located.
RACQ Targets Bullbars
The RACQ today attacked car industry promotional statements that could be interpreted as suggesting bull bars were “fashion accessories”.
Thief ‘Ate Cattle Gallstones’
A Toowoomba man ate stolen cattle gallstones “to fight fatigue”, a Toowoomba Court has been told.
Open Day For Producers
An “Open Gate Day” is being held at the Kapernick family’s Glenrock Farm, near Cloyna, next month for agriculture producers interested in learning how to use grazing animals to increase profits and productivity.
Calendar Competition Promotes Farm Safety
South Burnett primary school children have been invited to take part in State Government competition to design a new calendar which will remind farmers of the need for safety on rural properties.
Union Phone Calls ‘Backfire’
Federal MP Ken O’Dowd said a recorded telephone message protesting the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement which interrupted State of Origin II has backfired on the union responsible.
State Government
‘Snub’ To Farmers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has attacked the State Government for ignoring agriculture
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
