Bird populations vital to rainforest regeneration are struggling to recover after the black summer bushfires devastated Australia, according to a study from the Centre for Ecosystem Science at the University of NSW.
The State Government convened a meeting of industry leaders and other stakeholders in Brisbane this week in a bit to ensure Queensland is best prepared to address the risk of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle.
Where should Australian research be focussed to help ensure growers are profitable now and into the future?
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are no longer officially considered to be in drought.
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
The Weaner Show and Sale held at the Coolabunia Saleyards on April 14 was a successful day for sellers, with cattle commanding prices in the $6 to $9 per kilogram range.
Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.
Irrigators – and future irrigators – in the Burnett region have been urged to fill out an online survey by May 15.
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded landholders that the use of 1080 meat baits must comply with Queensland Health standards.
State and Federal biosecurity authorities are alerting pig and horse owners to continue being vigilant for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
Two more information sessions have been scheduled for community members affected by the January or March floods.
Despite rumours to the contrary, the Kingaroy Show is definitely going ahead this year … so mark April 30 and May 1 in your diaries!
The South Burnett is showing off its rural excellence at the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The SBLX Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday (April 5) drew a yarding of 800.
More farm businesses will be able to apply for Regional Investment Corporation loans after the Federal Government revised the definition of a “farm business”.
Deb Frecklington has again highlighted the plight of South Burnett farmers who have been caught up in regulations designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Biosecurity Queensland is investigating a report that the invasive pest fish species tilapia has been spotted in Cooby Creek, north of Toowoomba.
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has expressed disappointment with Tuesday’s Federal Budget, saying it had hoped for more funding for water projects.
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations.
