The countdown has well and truly begun for the 65th annual Proston Show! Guests gathered at the Proston Golf Club on Saturday night to enjoy the presentation dinner and the judging of the 2023 Proston Showgirl and Rural Ambassador.
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
Legislation passed by State Parliament on Thursday will allow local councils to retain more of their stock route fees revenue.
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned local farmers and land owners to be vigilant when entering into discussions with proponents of renewable energy developments.
Cattle Australia chair David Foote created a stir in rural circles last week when he was quoted saying: “Women are a huge part of our industry, they’re there in every kitchen table in a partnership”.
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Wine Awards.
AgForce will campaign against a proposal by a think tank that the fuel tax credit for farmers should be halved, and the reduced rate of road tax paid by tractors should be abolished.
Kingaroy-based data analyst Emma Black has been named as a finalist in the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated CC and Greg Petersen, from Petersens’ Farm near Woolooga, on their recent grant success for their annual Big Rosella Festival.
Combined Agents yarded just short of 700 in Murgon on Tuesday (January 31).
The Coolabunia Fat & Store Sale on January 19 yarded 790 head; prices have dropped from 2022 but are still holding strong.
Beekeepers can now apply for a permit to move European honey bees and other related materials into Queensland from the NSW General Emergency Zone (GEZ) after this area was declared free of varroa mites.
Regional leaders from across the Wide Bay-Burnett have been invited to take part in a free Future Forum in Bundaberg next month.
Firebreak Farm at Neumgna is one of 12 farming businesses across Queensland which have secured a State Government Agritourism Business Grant.
Rural fire brigades have been invited to apply for grants of up to $5000 from the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Branded Beef and Lamb Awards.
An elderly man was trapped under a quad bike for hours after an accident on a private property at Monogorilby on Sunday.
An elderly man suffered serious injuries when a quad bike rolled at Ballogie on Saturday afternoon, pinning him to the ground.
A ban on prong collars and using yellow phosphorous to kill feral pigs are among measures included in new laws.
