Feedlot Opens Up To Ag Teachers
Agriculture teachers and ag assistants from schools across the Wide Bay region had the opportunity on Thursday to visit a working feedlot when they toured Smithfield, near Proston.
Firearms Amnesty Begins
The Federal Government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia to launch a permanent national firearms amnesty.
Cattle Prices Stay Sky-High
Due to good general rainfall over the weekend, yarding numbers were reduced to 600 at the fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon on Tuesday.
How Important Are Saleyards?
A national project to assess the social value of saleyards to their local communities will be launched at Coolabunia Saleyards next week.
Feedback Sought On Dairy Code
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is inviting dairy farmers to have their say on the Dairy Code of Conduct.
Land Rent Payments Deferred
More than 8000 Queensland land lessees in drought-declared areas will receive a 12-month deferral on paying their annual land rent.
Littleproud Retains Ag Role
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has retained his Agriculture portfolio in the reshuffle announced by National Party leader Barnaby Joyce at the weekend.
Free Concert This Friday!
A free family concert is being held on Friday night at Nanango Showgrounds … and a big night of music and fun is being promised.
Pair Picked For Ekka Honour
Jacinta Rockemer and Jasmine Firman will be heading off to the Ekka later this year to represent the South Burnett’s seven agricultural shows.
Best Peanut Intake ‘In Five Years’
Bega Cheese’s Kingaroy peanut processing plant has received the biggest intake of peanuts for five years.
Market Values Stay Firm
Agents yarded 800 in Murgon at the fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday.
Spill Vote Rolls Nats Leader
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce will become Australia’s new Deputy Prime Minister after a National Party spill vote on Monday morning elected him party leader.
Workshop On ‘Smart Collars’
An on-farm workshop will be held in Murgon next month to allow dairy farmers to find out more about the digital activity monitoring program for cattle.
BIEDO To Host Ag Update
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging producers to attend a meeting next Tuesday (June 22) to find out more information about the new cropping regulations which came into effect on June 1.
Rebate To Offset Tariff Changes
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed an electricity rebate announced by the State Government to assist farmers transitioning to new retail tariffs but has suggested they speak to Ergon Energy before the July 1 implementation.
QFF ‘Underwhelmed’ By Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says it is “underwhelmed” by the 2021-22 State Budget which it says “appears to be all style and not enough substance”.
Chloe’s Off To The Ekka!
Kingaroy’s Chloe Plowman will be representing the region during the Brisbane Ekka in August after taking out two titles at the recent South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals.
AgForce Welcomes Drought Supports
Queensland’s peak agriculture lobby group AgForce has welcomed drought initiatives in Tuesday’s State Budget.
MP Slams Net-Zero ‘Platitudes’
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on Australians to stop their “self-loathing” about the country’s record on climate action, telling critics to “take a running jump”.
‘No Tick Outbreaks’ Before Review
The State Government has admitted no tick outbreaks were identified before a recent crackdown on the enforcement of tick protocols at cattle saleyards.
