AgForce has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of the creation of the Queensland Cattle Industry Biosecurity Fund as a positive step towards promoting biosecurity and managing diseases impacting on the beef sector.
An outbreak of listeria which health authorities believe may be linked to soft cheeses manufactured in Victoria has prompted Kingaroy Cheese to conduct a voluntary recall of seven products.
The State Government today launched a $5 million fund to support the cattle industry during disease outbreaks.
A harvester cut the power supply to more than 400 customers north of Murgon today when it brought down high voltage powerlines.
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says supermarket giant Coles has marked the second anniversary of the “milk war” by extending its discounts at the expense of Queensland dairy farmers.
Premier Campbell Newman today unveiled his second “Six Month Action Plan” for Queensland.
Two more Queensland properties have been detected with single animals suspected of having Bovine Johne’s Disease, although final confirmation is awaiting the results of further tests.
Motorists paid on average 20 cents per litre more for diesel in December than they did just two years ago.
The Burnett District Pest Management Group (BDPMG) has launched an annual award to recognise a South Burnett landholder or community member for their efforts toward enhancing pest management awareness and activities.
South Burnett Regional Council has extended funding to help landowners combat African boxthorn
Former Chief Veterinary Officer Ron Glanville has been appointed an Industry Liaison Officer by Biosecurity Queensland as part of the fight against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, Monash University researchers are calling for people in regional and rural areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes.
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.
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says beef industry leaders remain committed to the State Government’s response to Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) .
Biosecurity Queensland says it has made substantial progress in responding to the current Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) incident in Queensland.
The operator of an underground coal gasification (UCG) trial plant that released contaminated water has been fined $60,000.
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.
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).
A streamlined State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy promises to cut red tape for Queensland graziers hoping to renew their leases.
South Burnett Regional Council has $80,000 available in assistance to landowners to treat African boxthorn.
