MP Praises ‘Crackling’ BaconFest
Kingaroy’s recent BaconFest has received a big rap in State Parliament.
Revenue Up But Bega’s Profits Drop
Bega Cheese’s annual results, released to the ASX late last week, reveal a drop in statutory profit of almost $54 million during 2021-22 despite a healthy 45 per cent increase in revenue.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
Dearer Rates At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 570 head at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday for the fortnightly Fat And Store Sale, where all descriptions sold to dearer rates.
Strong Demand For Angus
The Aussie Angus and Brangus Bull Sale held at Coolabunia’s saleyards on Saturday generated top prices for quality cattle.
Builder Seeks Tradies, Labourers
Construction group McNab is seeking skilled tradespeople and labourers for an immediate start on large projects in the Darling Downs.
$2.6m ‘Carbon Farm’ At Redgate
A “carbon farming” project has been awarded a $2.61 million State Government grant to establish koala habitat at Redgate.
Farmers Urged To Seek Help
South Burnett Regional Council is encouraging property owners not to “self-assess” their eligibility for disaster assistance.
Speciality Sales Draw Top Prices
Three specialty cattle sales held in the South Burnett last week for Charolais and Limousins produced strong returns for sellers, despite the wetter-than-usual year.
BOM Issues La Niña Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a “La Niña Alert”, saying the chance of La Niña returning in Spring was now triple the normal risk.
New CEO Appointed to Grains Aust
Former Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) chief Richard Simonaitis has been appointed CEO of Grains Australia.
Talk To Explore New Agrifood Systems
The latest techniques in agrifood systems will be the focus of a free information session to be held in Murgon on September 8.
Producers Urged To Stay Alert
The threat of Foot and Mouth Disease is serious but it’s Lumpy Skin Disease and African Swine Fever which has Biosecurity Queensland senior inspector John Higgins most worried at the moment.
MP Queries Flood Aid Rejections
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has questioned the State Government about why so many flood grant applications by primary producers and small businesses have been declined.
Lamb From Bell To The World
A Bell-based farming business has been selected to take part in the 2022 Shell QGC Emerging Exporters Program.
Scientists Target Varroa Mite
Australian scientists are working on a groundbreaking hormone-based, bee-friendly Varroa pesticide.
South Burnett Success At Ekka
South Burnett entrants have been shining in the Ekka’s annual school-based and junior competitions.
Farmers Urged To Double Bait Dose
New research by the CSIRO has found mouse populations can be reduced significantly by doubling the amount of zinc phosphide (ZnP) in grain baits used for broadscale agriculture.
Flood Risk Remains High: BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event is under way and will most likely continue over the coming months.
Wondai Forum To Discuss FMD
The South Burnett Agricultural Network will meet in Wondai on Thursday to update producers about foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease.
