300 Farmers Quit Every Month
The number of farmers in Australia is dropping by almost 300 a month, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Protected’ Status Key For BJD
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says beef industry leaders remain committed to the State Government’s response to Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) .
150 Properties On BJD Watch List
Biosecurity Queensland says it has made substantial progress in responding to the current Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) incident in Queensland.
UCG Company Fined $60,000
The operator of an underground coal gasification (UCG) trial plant that released contaminated water has been fined $60,000.
BJD Updates Available Online
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has committed to providing Queensland’s cattle industry with regular updates on Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) with more than 1000 people already subscribed for regular alerts.
BJD Scare Locks Down Cattle
Biosecurity Queensland officers are contacting grazing properties which have received cattle from a beef stud property near Rockhampton where some livestock have been confirmed with Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
Government Slashes Red Tape For Graziers
A streamlined State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy promises to cut red tape for Queensland graziers hoping to renew their leases.
Funding Available To Fight Boxthorn
South Burnett Regional Council has $80,000 available in assistance to landowners to treat African boxthorn.
Have Your Say On Agriculture Plan
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh is encouraging Queensland agri-businesses and communities to have their say on the State’s future plan for agriculture.
30 Years Of Memories
Thirty years of memories were shared this morning when cattlemen (and women), auctioneers and their families gathered at the Coolabunia Saleyards to mark the complex’s 30th birthday.
Saleyards Celebrate 30th Birthday
Coolabunia Saleyards will be celebrating 30 years of operation on Friday (November 16).
Fact Sheet For Piggeries
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released an updated version of their Fact Sheet about Influenza A for the pork industry.
Farming ‘Should Be Fun’
Organic farmer Ray Palmer will be sharing his passion for farming at the “The Future of Food in the Burnett” workshop which will be held in Kingaroy later this month.
QRAA Approves $285m Aid
The Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority has approved more than $285 million in financial assistance to more than 28,000 primary producers, business owners and non-profit organisations across Queensland during the past 12 months.
Hort Group Meets For First Time
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has welcomed the appointees of the new Horticulture Industry Development Group at its first quarterly meeting today.
Field Trip To Study Stream Erosion
The Burnett Mary Regional Group, in partnership with South East Burnett Landcare, is holding a free workshop in Booubyjan next week to assist primary producers with knowledge about how to better manage farm waterways.
Help Available For Primary Producers
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh is urging primary producers severely affected by the current outbreak of bushfires in regional Queensland to make an Individually Disaster Stricken Property application.
Local Breeders Top Show
South Burnett sellers did well at the Moreton Beef Classic Show and Sale held at Purga on October 18.
Regional Food Group
Wants To Sign Up Farmers
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network is seeking local farmers to fulfil the demand for regionally produced food.
Graziers Reminded To Use Right Tags
The State Government is reminding cattle producers that they must ensure that the correct National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags are applied prior to cattle being moved.
