Power Price Hikes Greeted With Alarm
Electricity price rises set to start on July 1 have alarmed farmers and been slammed by the ETU
Organic Growers Call
For Overhaul Of Laws
Growers of organic crops have called for an overhaul of legislation following a decision today to deny compensation to a farmer whose organic crop was contaminated by his neighbour’s GM crop.
Ammonia Leak At Swickers
An ammonia leak briefly forced the evacuation of the Swickers plant in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning
Barker Creek Irrigators
Angry Over New Water Plan
Controversy has erupted over a plan by the State Government to introduce water metering on a section of Barker’s Creek near Nanango.
New Online Service For Farmers
A new online tool will allow farmers and agri-business investors to identify opportunities to expand agricultural production.
Pork Industry Gathers At Expo
Australian pork producers, processors, researchers and scientists gathered on the Gold Coast today for Pan Pacific Pork Expo 2014.
Rural Leaseholders Get
Longer-Term Certainty
Farmers and graziers on rural leasehold land will benefit from greater security of tenure, reduced land rental costs, and better pathways to freehold title with the passing of the Land and Other Amendments Bill.
Stars Come Out At Blackbutt
The stars came out for the 80th annual Blackbutt Show on Saturday with Gold Logie-winning actor John Wood on hand to distribute ribbons and a Monster Truck show munching up cars in the evening.
Cattle Producers Focus On Breeding
About 70 producers gathered near Alice Creek on Saturday to hear the results of the “Cash Cow” project
Faulty Triggers Prompt Rifle Recall
A recall of a popular model of Remington rifle could affect more than 20,000 firearms in Australia.
Meet ‘Redvale’ … A
New Peanut Variety
A new peanut variety is offering growers an ultra-early option for dryland and irrigated operations.
Truce Declared In Peanut ‘War’
A commercial dispute between the three largest players in the Australian peanut industry – the Peanut Company of Australia and independent shellers Crumptons and Clifton Trading – appears to have been resolved.
Rural Reactions To Budget
While the Federal Budget has been greeted by dismay in some quarters – and State Governments are meeting to discuss cuts which will affect health and education funding – others are less displeased with the government’s efforts.
Senator Warns Farmers:
Maintain Industry Control
Senator Ron Boswell today warned primary producers to maintain control over production and marketing.
Tributes Flow For Grazier
Tributes are flowing in for Queensland grazier and businessman Graeme Acton, 63, who died on Friday night
Help Available To Trap
Wild Dogs & Feral Pigs
Having trouble with wild dogs or feral pigs? Assistance is now available.
AgForce Joins Excise Protest
AgForce Queensland has joined the voices protesting against a touted increase in fuel excise in the upcoming Federal Budget.
RACQ Slams Fuel Excise
The RACQ has labelled reports the Federal Government is considering increasing the fuel excise in next week’s Budget as “appalling”.
Edna’s Recipe For Success
Edna O’Neill’s success as a show exhibitor is legendary in the South Burnett … she regularly sweeps the field in cooking, jams and preserves.
Leading Winemaker Moves On
The South Burnett’s longest serving and most awarded winemaker will be leaving the region on Friday.
