McCarthy To Lead AgForce
Current AgForce deputy chair Shane McCarthy has been named President-elect of the Queensland-based rural lobby group.
$18,500 Grant For BIEDO
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation has received a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s “In A Good Place Program”.
Keith Is A Show Legend
Veteran ring announcer Keith McRobert has been awarded a special honour at the Ekka.
Farmers Rush To Defend Buffel Grass
Producer groups have expressed grave concerns over calls for the Federal Government to declare buffel grass a “weed of national significance”.
Kaitlyn Wins State Competition
South Burnett teenagers have taken out the top two places at the prestigious QCAS Stud Beef Young Parader competition at the Ekka.
3G Alert For Farmers
The NFF has issued an urgent reminder to farmers to check their devices before the 3G network is officially turned off.
Ekka Show Holiday
Next Monday (August 12) is the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday day for the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas.
Don’t Be Too Hasty: AgForce
Farming lobby group AgForce is urging primary producers considering hosting wind turbines on their properties to take “extra precautions”.
MLA Seeks Producer Rep
Meat & Livestock Australia is looking to elect one cattle producer representative to serve on its Board Selection Committee.
Tasmanian MP Takes Over Ag Role
Tasmanian MP Julie Collins was sworn in as the new Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on Monday.
Warning On Livestock Scams
Police are warning the community to be aware of online livestock scams.
Update To Water Laws
Irrigation users should be aware amendments to State water regulations came into effect on July 22.
Farmers Fight CSG Expansion
Farmers fighting the expansion of the coal seam gas industry have opened a volunteer-run community outreach centre in Dalby.
Growers Urged To Check Silos
A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of farm silos has prompted industry experts to urge grain growers to assess and either maintain – or decommission – older silos.
Smithfield Named Finalist
Smithfield Cattle Co’s Sapphire Feedlot is one of six finalists in the prestigious Australian Feedlot of the Year competition.
Interested In Biosecurity?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for members of the community that have a passion for ensuring the region remains vigilant in its fight against invasive plants and animals.
Researchers Breed New Nut Strains
A long-term breeding program at the University of Queensland aims to “future-proof” the State’s growing macadamia industry.
New CEO For Herefords Group
Red Meat Advisory Council CEO Alastair James has been appointed the new CEO of producer group, Herefords Australia.
Avocado Crop Continues To Grow
Australia’s avocado industry is grappling with another year of increased production and low prices, according to the latest report by Rabobank.
Trio Off To The Ekka!
Dinner at the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday night capped off a big day of judging for entrants competing to represent the South Burnett Sub-Chamber as this year’s Ekka.
