Ex-Mayor In The Wars
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum has been in the wars lately after tangles with a cow and horse.
Dog Baiting In May
The South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is conducting another round of wild dog and pig baiting in the region next month, Natural Resources Portfolio chair Cr Kathy Duff told today’s Council meeting.
Focus On Old Cropping Land
The Kingaroy Landcare Group will be holding a field walk later this month for farmers interested in improving pastures that have been sown on former cropping land.
Farmers Are Out Counting Mice
Grain growers across the country are out in their paddocks counting mice, part of Australia’s first-ever mouse census.
Nanango Hosts A Perfect Show
Nanango Show Society president Les Schloss couldn’t be happier with this year’s show … the gate was well up, the weather was just brilliant, in fact “you couldn’t wish for a better day”.
Elders Offers ‘eBay For Stock’
Australian livestock producers can now sell their genetics or high-end single animals through a new online platform from Elders.
Frackman Coming To Kingaroy
The award-winning – and controversial – anti-CSG movie “Frackman” will be screening at The Satellite Cinema in Kingaroy on May 11, if enough tickets are sold online beforehand.
Horse Ride Honours Fabian Webb
This weekend’s Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is being dedicated to Fabian Webb who died in November last year.
Local Duo In GRDC Video
Kumbia farmer Peter Howlett and BGA AgriServices agronomist Ian Crosthwaite feature in a new video which expounds the benefits of strip tillage.
Rural ‘Mates’ Fear Funding Will Be Cut
Opposition spokesperson for agriculture Deb Frecklington is calling urgently on the State Government to continue funding for the “Mates Who Open Gates” counselling support service for farmers.
QFF CEO Resigns
Queensland Farmers Federation CEO Dan Galligan has resigned after being at the helm of the organisation for more than six years.
Farmers Invited To Take
Part In BMRG Programs
The Burnett Mary Regional Group is looking for primary producers interested in becoming a part of several projects taking place over the next 15 months.
Uni Joins Precision Ag Project
The University of Southern Queensland’s has joined a precision agriculture project which will offer PhD scholarships which will complement its “Future Farm” research.
And The Winner Is…
A large crowd turned out at the Nanango Showgrounds on Saturday night to find out who would be sashed as this year’s Miss Nanango Showgirl
Glyphosate Labelled ‘Probably Carcinogenic’
The world’s most popular herbicide, glyphosate, has been labelled as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by international researchers after a review of existing studies.
Hay You’re A Winner!
The BGA Agriservices Goomeri lucerne hay competition was once again run as part of the 2015 Goomeri Show at the weekend.
Study Trip Offer To Ag Students
Agriculture students have the opportunity to visit the northern Philippines in July to learn from local farmers as part of a study tour aimed at supporting up-and-coming growers and agronomists.
Goomeri’s Show Celebrates Tradition
Goomeri’s 75th Show – and the Show Society’s 90th birthday – was celebrated in style on Saturday.
Phone 1800-Weevil
A national stored grain information hotline has been established by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to support growers with pest control practices.
A Taste Of Country Life
Prep students from four local schools gathered at the Kingaroy State High School’s farm area on Wednesday to learn more about rural life.
