Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’
South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.
Ag Conference To Focus
On Doubling Production
The inaugural Queensland Agriculture Conference will be held in Brisbane on June 26.
Qld’s Best Pork Goes On Show
There’s going to be a special emphasis on one of the South Burnett’s leading primary industries at this year’s Kingaroy Show … pork.
Farmers Invited To Meet
Parliamentary Delegation
South Burnett farmers will have the opportunity next week to speak firsthand with a parliamentary delegation coming to the region to assess how helpful the State Government’s drought package has been.
China Deal ‘Threatens Peanut Industry’
The Australian peanut industry, already reeling from floods and drought, could face a bigger problem soon … a Free Trade Agreement with China.
High-Flying Action At Maidenwell
The Maidenwell Bull Ride – the highlight of the big “Wombat Weekend” – attracted more than 400 people to the Maidenwell Hotel on Sunday night.
A Night Off For Our Farmers
Farmers turned out in force on Saturday for a free barbecue turned on for them by Copper Country Motel owners Kerri and Nigel Southee
Deadline Looms For Farm Loans
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today encouraged eligible local farm businesses planning to apply for a Farm Finance Concessional Loan this financial year, to act urgently before applications close on April 30.
Showgirls Have A Ball In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Town Hall was the place to be on Saturday night for an old-style Cabaret Ball, the perfect setting for the crowning of the 2014 Kingaroy Miss Showgirl.
Nanango’s Finest On Show
The drought meant there was no prime beef competition – and no dairy cattle – but that didn’t stop everyone else having a great time at the 105th annual Nanango Show at the weekend.
It’s All Go For The Nanango Show!
The Nanango Showgrounds were a hive of activity on Friday in preparation for Saturday’s 105th annual Nanango Show.
Draft Beef Plan Open For Comment
The State Government is seeking feedback on its draft Beef Industry Action Plan which aims to encourage the doubling of Queensland’s beef production by 2040.
Biosecurity Plans Response To Any
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
A major program is underway in Queensland to bolster the State’s capacity to respond to any future outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
MP Promotes Qld Produce In Asia
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott is currently in Asia, leading a delegation to expand trade talks in the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.
Red Tape Review Targets Aquaculture
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington got up close and personal with some very raw prawns today while announcing a review of the State’s aquaculture industry.
Rare Wombats Seek A Home
The State Government is searching for a new home for northern hairy-nosed wombats, with locations for a third colony being investigated to help boost populations of the endangered animal — one of the world’s rarest species.
Watch Out For Parthenium
South Burnett landholders are being urged to keep an eye out for parthenium, especially along river banks and on flood plains, after seed was potentially spread during last year’s floods.
New Farming Skills Take Root
A second group of Federal Government-funded trainees are at the midway point of their eight-week training at Growing The Burnett’s Red Earth Meadows farm at Memerambi.
Local Peanut Season ‘Worst Ever’
The rain has come too late to save most of the peanut crops planted around the South Burnett, and in some cases has frustrated farmers’ ambitions to bale their crops for hay.
Bugs Hook In Students To Ag Science
The State Government has launched a schools-based competition, Bug Attack, aimed at getting students hooked on agriculture.
