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.
Farm Walks To
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.
Auction Marks The End Of An Era
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for this weekend’s vintage machinery rally could well go home with an extra John Deere tractor or two.
All A-Buzz About Beekeeping
The South Burnett may get its first-ever beekeeping club after an Open Day at Burnett Beekeeping Supplies in Kingaroy on Saturday attracted around 35 interested visitors.
QDO Calls For More Power For ACCC
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has again urged the Federal Government to amend the Competition and Consumer Act to introduce an “effects test” into the legislation.
GRDC Briefed On Local Research
Members of the Grains Research and Development Corp’s Northern Panel visited Kingaroy on Wednesday
