New Exemptions At Border
An exemption to border restrictions was approved last week for some Queensland and NSW farmers and agribusiness workers.
Historic Thresher Back Home
An historic “walkie-talkie” Stolzenberg peanut thresher is back where it belongs, under cover outside the Kingaroy Heritage Museum in Edward Street.
Supermarkets Go Under Microscope
Deals struck between supermarkets and the farmers who supply them will be put under the microscope by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission from Monday.
Farm Grants Scheme Opens
Applications are now open for Round 4 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants scheme.
Peanut Update Online
The Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) will be focussing on peanuts and soybeans during their online research update this week.
China ‘To Target Dairy Next’
A Monash University lecturer claims Chinese allegations that Australia has been “dumping” cheap wine is payback for past actions.
BOM Issues La Niña Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of a La Niña occurring this year – meaning above-average rainfall and more tropical cyclones – has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood.
MP Defends Wine Industry
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has defended the Australian wine industry over allegations of dumping made by Chinese officials.
LNP Will Win, Deb Promises
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington assured AgForce members gathered in Kingaroy on Friday night the LNP is on track to win the October 31 State Election.
Queen Honours BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer organisation which has come to the aid of the South Burnett multiple times in recent years – has been recognised with a prestigious Commonwealth “Points of Light” award by the Queen.
Callide MP Crosses Floor
LNP Member for Callide Colin Boyce voted against his party on a major piece of environmental legislation this week.
Trio Appointed To GRDC Panel
Three new members have been appointed to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Northern Region Panel for the next two years.
Confidence Boost For Dairy
Well-known Gympie farmer John Cochrane has injected new hope into the future of Queensland’s dairy industry with the launch on Friday of a range of bottled milk.
MP Calls For Border Talks
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has criticised the “arbitrary” nature of COVID-19 border closures, saying State Premiers should be working more closely with border communities.
MP Claims Cutbacks At DAF
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has warned the State Government could be planning to either shut down counter services – or cut the opening hours – at the Kingaroy Department of Agriculture and Fisheries office.
Grants For Small Wine Producers
The Federal Government has released guidelines for the $1 million second round of Wine Export Grants to support smaller to medium wine producers.
Please Don’t Burn Our Poles: Ergon
Noticed the smoke around this week? That’s because there’s been a lot of permitted burns happening around the South Burnett.
Maxi Success For Local Family At Ekka
Jen-Daview Limousins, from Kingaroy, has taken home the prestigious Grand Champion Led Steer Carcase award at the 2020 Royal Queensland Show.
$13m To Tackle Pests
The Federal Government has announced a $13 million competitive grant round to promote the development of new pest animal and weed control tools.
Electric Prods Banned For Horses
The State Government has introduced new animal cruelty offences in a bid to protect horses in Queensland.
