Horses Still Possible On Rail Trail
Horses may still be allowed on some sections of the Kingaroy-Kilkivan rail trail between Kingaroy and Wondai
GTB Ready To Launch
Fund-Raising Drive In 2015
Growing The Burnett will launch a $250,000 public fund-raising drive next year to buy a permanent home
BGA Celebrates A Golden Milestone
One of the South Burnett’s most iconic businesses has been celebrating its 50th anniversary … but the only present that Bean Growers Australia Managing Director Lloyd Neilsen would like to receive would be some better seasons.
AgForce Upset Over ABC Cuts
AgForce Queensland today expressed serious concerns over the coverage gap left by cutbacks to the ABC.
QRAA Help At Goomeri
QRAA Client Liaison Officer Bill Fletcher will be running a “temporary office” at Goomeri early next month to allow primary producers to find out more about the range of financial assistance programs available.
CSIRO Warns Against Complacency
The CSIRO is warning that Australia should not become complacent in the face of potential biosecurity threats, which could range from a human disease pandemic to the invasion of a devastating wheat disease.
$1.45b Deal Shakes Up Pork Industry
The Australian pork industry faces a major shake-up following the announcement on Friday that JBS Australia has signed a $1.45 billion agreement to buy the Primo Group.
Senators Discuss Mega-Dairy Project
A proposal to develop a multi-million dollar dairy project based on farms in the South Burnett was discussed in a Senate Estimates hearing today.
Biosecurity Submissions Due Friday
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has reminded landholders that submissions on the new Biosecurity Act are due this Friday (November 21).
QDO Welcomes China FTA
The QDO has welcomed the Free Trade Agreement between China and Australia
QDO Welcomes $500m Dairy Project
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has welcomed Hope Dairies Ltd’s plans for a $500 million investment in the State’s dairy sector.
South Burnett Linked To
$500m China Dairy Plan
A company associated with mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is believed to be eyeing off farms near Kingaroy
AgForce Opposes Cuts To
Financial Counselling Service
AgForce Queensland has expressed its alarm at calls for funding to the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) program to be cut by up to 20 per cent.
Kumbia Orchard Bundled For Sale
A stonefruit orchard at Kumbia is being marketed alongside similar properties in South Australia and Victoria in the hope one buyer may be interested in purchasing all three properties.
Dairy Conference In Gympie
Dairy farmers from throughout Queensland are getting set to head to the QDO conference which will be held in Gympie next Wednesday (November 5).
More Dry Weather Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its Climate and Water Outlook for November to January
GTB Looks To Private Investors
Growing The Burnett plans to sell its vision of self-sustainability to the general public, offering investors the opportunity to be part of a community-owned farm.
Irrigators Target Ergon
A new report commissioned by two leading rural industry bodies claims Ergon Energy is “raking in profits” from irrigators.
Kristy Proves There’s Life After Racing
Recent racing tragedies have left former jockey Kristy Banks counting her blessings.
Barnaby Salutes Local Success Stories
Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce dropped into Kingaroy today to visit two local success stories … Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory and Proteco Gold.
