Fireweed Found In South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a Weed Biosecurity Alert after an outbreak of Fireweed was detected for the first time in the South Burnett.
Awards Recognise Rural Women
Applications are now open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, which celebrates the leadership of women involved in rural industries and communities.
BOM Confirms Third La Niña
The Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared what has been tipped for several weeks … a third La Niña is now under way in the Pacific Ocean.
MP Lobbies To End Bee Deadline
A proposal to extend National Park access to beekeepers until 2044 has been supported by local MP Deb Frecklington, but she has questioned why a deadline is needed at all.
Thank You BlazeAid!
The BlazeAid volunteers who have been working on South Burnett properties since February this year have now packed up camp and left Murgon.
Disaster Deadlines Extended
Primary producers and businesses affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth and last year’s November/December floods have been granted extra time to apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.
MP Requests Disaster Extension
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged the State Government to extend the deadlines for Disaster Assistance Grants.
Farm Exports Tipped To Reach $70.3b
ABARES’ September quarter Agricultural Commodities Report has predicted agricultural export earnings will climb to a record $70.3 billion for 2022-23, almost 50 per cent more than 10 years ago, even after accounting for inflation.
Duo Trailblazes Jobs Program
Two young people from Mongolia are spearheading a potential new source of labour for Australian farmers.
Sale Proves ‘Mud Brings Money’
The old saying that ‘mud brings money’ turned out to be true at Saturday’s Bunya Droughtmaster Bull Sale.
Funding To Boost Drought Plans
The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter-than-usual summer but it’s never too early to start planning for the next drought.
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.
