Ag Visa Scheme Launches
The Federal Government’s new Ag Worker Visa scheme came into effect on Thursday.
Cattle Continue Record Run
The South Burnett’s strong cattle market continued its record run at Tuesday’s fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon.
ACTU Attacks Ag Visa Program
The ACTU has slammed the Federal Government’s new agriculture visa program, claiming it will exploit migrant workers and displace local jobs.
Dam Uncertainty For Peanuts
Uncertainty over the future of Paradise Dam is causing peanut growers in the Childers and Bundaberg regions to rethink planting their next crops.
Council To Examine Weir Plan
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate a proposal that a weir be built on Barambah Creek to expand irrigation in the Moffatdale area.
Skills Shortage Hits Qld Mines
The Queensland Resources Council says the shortage of skilled workers is the number one threat to the future viability of mining.
FRRR Opens New Grants Round
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is inviting applications for Round 2 of the Future Drought Fund’s “Networks to Build Drought Resilience” program.
AgForce Backs Calls By Rural Firies
AgForce has called on the State Government to give rural firefighters “the recognition and legal protection they deserve”.
‘Fair Go’ Label Scrapped
Consumers will never get to see the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation’s “Fair Go Dairy” logo despite the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) giving it the green light in March.
Heavy Bulls Top $3350 At Murgon
Murgon’s fortnightly Combined Agents Sale yarded 850 on Tuesday, with all descriptions selling to dearer rates.
Invasive Cactus Found At Ballogie
South Burnett Regional Council’s pest management team has detected another outbreak of Harrisia cactus (Harrisia martinii) in the region.
ABARES Tips Record Year
Agriculture is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22.
Cattleman Seriously Injured
An elderly man was seriously injured when he was trampled by cattle on a private property near Murgon on Monday afternoon.
Farmers Sought For Tariff Study
Expressions of interest are being sought from Queensland and NSW farmers to take part in a study aiming to better understand how they consider and choose electricity tariffs.
Top Bulls Fetch $20,000
The Bunya Bull Sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday offered buyers a choice of 73 beasts.
Union Slams Farm Visa Plan
The Australian Workers’ Union is calling on Agriculture Minister David Littleproud to clarify urgently details about the Federal Government’s agricultural visa scheme.
Demand For Cattle Stays Strong
Tuesday’s combined agents sale in Murgon saw 700 head yarded, with the market fully firm on the previous sale.
Pilot Plan To Pay Land ‘Stewards’
Farmers in the Burnett-Mary natural resource management region have been invited to apply for “stewardship” payments to improve remnant native vegetation.
Bega Sales Revenue Tops $2b
Bega Cheese’s annual sales revenue for 2020-21 has risen 39 per cent over the previous 12 months, topping $2.07 billion.
Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause
If you spot Durong grazier Georgie Somerset wearing lilac these days, it’s because she’s become a “shirt ambassador” to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
