NFF Welcomes New Minister
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed the appointment of new federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Joel Fitzgibbon.
Canola Link To Chickpea Disease
Larger canola plantings may have been responsible for unusually severe outbreaks of viruses in the northern region’s chickpea crops last year, according to the Grains Research Development Corporation.
Rate Cuts For Farm Loans
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has announced further interest rate cuts for the State Government’s First Start and Sustainability Loans for farmers.
Beef Bonanza Draws Top Exhibits
Cattle breeders from as far afield as Roma, Biggenden, Mundubbera and Bundaberg converged on the Goomeri Showgrounds at the weekend for the Goomeri Show Society’s annual Beef Bonanza.
Draft Plan Released For Downs
The State Government has released a draft regional plan designed to protect agricultural land on the Darling Downs while at the same time allowing opportunities for “growth and co-existence” for the resources sector.
Beef Forum Backs BJD Campaign
A high-level beef industry forum has strongly backed Queensland’s stance to maintain its ‘Protected Zone’ status for Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
Summit Targets Feral Animals
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh is today hosting Queensland’s first Feral Animal Summit in a bid to “build a stronger, unified attack on pest animals”.
Ergon Releases Safety Videos
Ergon Energy has joined forces with its New South Wales counterparts to produce a series of videos aimed at encouraging safe work practices around powerlines.
Final Update From BlazeAid
Murgon’s BlazeAid camp has now officially closed and volunteers will begin returning home over the next few days.
Horse Dies From Hendra
A horse as died from hendra virus on a Brisbane Valley property after becoming unwell over the weekend.
From Farm Gate To Fashion Plate
Marg Enkelmann, from Silverleaf, has been takes recycling to an extreme … turning tractor tyre inner tubes, fertilizer bags and bit’n’pieces from the farm shed into fashion.
MP Says Supermarkets Have
‘Brought Farmers To Their Knees’
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says Coles and Woolworths have brought dairy farmers to their knees.
A Big Thank You From All Of Us!
The Murgon community gathered together on Saturday night to say “thank you” to the BlazeAid organisers and volunteers who have put so much time, energy and musclepower into the flood recovery effort since February.
New Mung Bean Released
The first mungbean variety bred from start to finish by the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will be planted commercially for the first time this year with high expectations of producing increased yields for growers.
Bonanza At Goomeri
It’s going to be very busy at Goomeri this weekend with the Beef Bonanza and the Sub-Chamber Finals
BlazeAid In Final Stretch
BlazeAid volunteers are working on their final 15 farms this week ahead of the wrap-up of the local project on June 24.
Councils Target Parthenium
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), Cherbourg Council and Gympie Council to co-ordinate parthenium control throughout the region.
Greens Launch Attack On Rodeos
The Greens have launched an attack on rodeos saying the events should not be billed as “family friendly”, saying they’re certainly not animal friendly.
Memories Come Flooding Back
A book capturing flood memories has arrived back from the printers just in time for its official launch
Darryl Wins Award For Lantana
Neugmna landholder Darryl Otto has been recognised with a Pest Management Leadership Award for his work in clearing lantana.
