Thermal Cameras Track Deer
Biosecurity Queensland is working with Gympie Regional Council to conduct surveys of feral deer populations using thermal imagery.
Shout Out To
Local Food Producers
Organisers of the 2015 South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park are looking for local food producers
APVMA Bans Insecticide
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority announced today the use of most insecticides using the chemical fenthion will be banned in Australia.
Have A Say On Biosecurity Laws
Farmers, landowners and community members have been invited to comment on new biosecurity regulations to protect the agricultural sector and the environment.
Farm Walks To
Inspect Erosion Controls
The Burnett Mary Regional Group will be hosting farm walks in the Inverlaw area on Saturday (October 18) to discuss erosion rehabilitation.
Field Day To Focus On
Grazing Best Practice
The Gympie District Beef Liaison Group, in conjunction with the Mary River Catchment Co-ordinating Committee, will be holding a Grazing BMP workshop and field day at Woolooga next Tuesday.
Funding For 20 Million Trees
The Federal Government is inviting communities to get involved in the 20 Million Trees Program, with the first competitive grants round now open for applications.
Growing The Burnett
Plans A New Direction
Growing The Burnett is the focus of study by a Masters student from the University of Sydney
AgForce Welcomes Move To
Lift Strategic Cropping Land
AgForce has welcomed the State Government’s announcement this week that another 3 million hectares would be added to the strategic cropping land (SCL) area trigger map.
Nominations Open For
Rural Women’s Award
Queensland women are encouraged to get their nominations in by the end of the month for the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.
Melon Growers Fear New Virus
Queensland watermelon growers fear that a new virus identified in crops from in the Northern Territory could spread to local areas.
Georgie In Top 100
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been nominated as one of the “100 Women of Influence” for 2014.
Have A Caper Over The Weekend
If you’re interested in unusual foods or would just like to experience a real farm with cows, alpacas, guineas and crops, why not take a Picnic In The Paddock this weekend?
$211m Aid Channelled Through QRAA
More than $211 million was channelled to drought-stricken farmers and victims of natural disasters by the State Government during the past financial year.
Funding Available
To Fight Soil Erosion
The Burnett Mary Regional Group has advised that there is $20,000 available for projects in each of the South and North Burnett council areas for soil conservation … but farmers had better act quickly.
Scholarships For Ag Colleges
The State Government has announced 10 scholarships of $10,000 each will be offered to students wishing to study at a Queensland Agricultural College.
Farmers Explore Pathways To Profits
South Burnett primary producers had the opportunity to quiz Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps at an all-day industry field day held in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
Experience Organic Farming First Hand
Are you interested in organic farming? Would you like to learn more about fresh, pure foods? How about finding out how to cook the perfect steak? If so, you should book a place at Bronel Natural Foods’ “Day On The Farm” experience during this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
Open Day At New Airport
There’s going to be a free open day at the new Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on September 28
Lack Of Profit Forcing
Dairy Farmers To Quit
A survey released today by the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation shows that less than quarter of farmers believe they will still be in the industry in five years.
