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.
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.
