Industry Alert For Lumpy Disease
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.
GRDC Seeks Input On Five-Year Plan
Where should Australian research be focussed to help ensure growers are profitable now and into the future?
Drought Status Revoked
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are no longer officially considered to be in drought.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Weaner Sale Yards 1100
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 Shakes Off COVID Blues
Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.
Another Survey For Irrigators
Irrigators – and future irrigators – in the Burnett region have been urged to fill out an online survey by May 15.
Council Warning On Use Of Baits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded landholders that the use of 1080 meat baits must comply with Queensland Health standards.
Horse, Pig Owners Told: Stay Vigilant
State and Federal biosecurity authorities are alerting pig and horse owners to continue being vigilant for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
More Flood Info Sessions
Two more information sessions have been scheduled for community members affected by the January or March floods.
Kingaroy Gets Ready For Show!
Despite rumours to the contrary, the Kingaroy Show is definitely going ahead this year … so mark April 30 and May 1 in your diaries!
South Burnett Stars In Sydney
The South Burnett is showing off its rural excellence at the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Cattle Prices Ease Slightly
The SBLX Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday (April 5) drew a yarding of 800.
Farm Loan Scheme Expands
More farm businesses will be able to apply for Regional Investment Corporation loans after the Federal Government revised the definition of a “farm business”.
Reef Debate Fires Up Again
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.
Tilapia Spotted In Creek
Biosecurity Queensland is investigating a report that the invasive pest fish species tilapia has been spotted in Cooby Creek, north of Toowoomba.
BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding
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.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
AgForce: Check Land Valuations Now
AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations.
Uni Project Targets Crop Insurance
A $1.8m project involving the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland Farmers’ Federation aims to offer access to crop insurance so farmers can take better informed risks.
