UQ Team Develops JEV Vaccine
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
‘Vigilance’ Urged Over Energy Projects
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned local farmers and land owners to be vigilant when entering into discussions with proponents of renewable energy developments.
AgForce ‘Leader In Gender Equality’
Cattle Australia chair David Foote created a stir in rural circles last week when he was quoted saying: “Women are a huge part of our industry, they’re there in every kitchen table in a partnership”.
Call Out To Small Winemakers
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Wine Awards.
AgForce Attacks Diesel Tax Proposal
AgForce will campaign against a proposal by a think tank that the fuel tax credit for farmers should be halved, and the reduced rate of road tax paid by tractors should be abolished.
Emma Named Rural Award Finalist
Kingaroy-based data analyst Emma Black has been named as a finalist in the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Big Boost For Rosella Festival
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated CC and Greg Petersen, from Petersens’ Farm near Woolooga, on their recent grant success for their annual Big Rosella Festival.
Almost 700 Yarded At Murgon
Combined Agents yarded just short of 700 in Murgon on Tuesday (January 31).
Prices Slipping But Still Strong
The Coolabunia Fat & Store Sale on January 19 yarded 790 head; prices have dropped from 2022 but are still holding strong.
Varroa Mite Restrictions Relax
Beekeepers can now apply for a permit to move European honey bees and other related materials into Queensland from the NSW General Emergency Zone (GEZ) after this area was declared free of varroa mites.
Free Forum For Local Leaders
Regional leaders from across the Wide Bay-Burnett have been invited to take part in a free Future Forum in Bundaberg next month.
Funding Boost For Agritourism
Firebreak Farm at Neumgna is one of 12 farming businesses across Queensland which have secured a State Government Agritourism Business Grant.
Fire Brigade Grants Open
Rural fire brigades have been invited to apply for grants of up to $5000 from the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.
Entries Open For RNA Meat Awards
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Branded Beef and Lamb Awards.
Man Trapped Under Quad Bike
An elderly man was trapped under a quad bike for hours after an accident on a private property at Monogorilby on Sunday.
Man, 80s, Crushed By Quad Bike
An elderly man suffered serious injuries when a quad bike rolled at Ballogie on Saturday afternoon, pinning him to the ground.
Animal Cruelty Laws Ramped Up
A ban on prong collars and using yellow phosphorous to kill feral pigs are among measures included in new laws.
Campaign Targets Bike Safety
The State Government has launched a safety campaign to remind people that quad bikes are the biggest killers on Queensland farms.
Droughtmasters Draw Top Prices
The annual Cream of The Crop sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday has been hailed a tremendous success by happy vendors.
Climate Changing ‘At Increased Pace’
The State of the Climate Report 2022, released this week by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, says changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia.
