Rural Scholarship Applications Open
Applications have opened for the 2021 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program.
Market Remains Firm
600 head were yarded for Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, November 17.
Opportunity To Celebrate Ag
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says Queenslanders have a lot to celebrate on National Agriculture Day (November 20).
High Court Ends Peanut Butter Saga
The long-running saga about peanut butter labels may finally be over after the High Court dismissed an application by Kraft Heinz for special leave to appeal.
Council Boost For BIEDO
BIEDO has entered into new partnerships with its two member organisations: the South Burnett and North Burnett councils.
Fall Armyworm Can’t Be Eradicated
The destructive fall armyworm moth – first detected in Australia in February this year – is here to stay.
Farmer Killed By Tree Branch
Workplace Health And Safety Queensland has warned property owners of the dangers of working alone in remote areas after a tragic death in August.
Councils Lobbied Over Blackspots
South Burnett Regional Council met with Bunya Mountains community stakeholders on November 5 to discuss mobile communication shortfalls in the area.
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
SBRC To Join New Alliance
South Burnett Regional Council will be part of a new economic development body made up neighbouring councils, Mayor Brett Otto announced at the KCCI breakfast on Thursday morning.
Fun Night To Celebrate Agriculture
Local singer Dean Perrett – whose latest single “Six Decks To Darwin” has been making a big impression on country music charts this year – will be one of the guest entertainers at a special event to be held at the Bjelke-Petersen property ‘Bethany’ later this month.
Yard Numbers Drop After Rain
Good rainfall in certain parts of the South Burnett saw yard numbers reduced to 600 at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on November 3, but the market remained solid throughout.
Irrigators Promised New Power Tariffs
New “modern and affordable” electricity tariffs will be introduced for irrigators should the LNP win power at Saturday’s State election.
ACCC Targets Tractor Seller
A Victorian-based company which has been selling tractors nationally has run afoul of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
QFF Welcomes Water Promise
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed an ALP commitment to reduce water prices for Queensland irrigators by at least 15 per cent if elected this weekend.
Parties Urged To Match Weir Promise
BIEDO has called on other candidates in the upcoming State Election to match the LNP’s promise to build Barlil and Cooranga weirs.
LNP Vows To Build Barlil Weir
The LNP has promised to build the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek should it win office at the October 31 State Election.
Facebook Group Spawns Website
“Buy From A Bush Business” – a Facebook group that came into its own during COVID-19 – is celebrating its first birthday on October 31.
Industry Groups Join Forces
Five industry lobby groups have joined forces to urge whichever party wins the State Election to prioritise “revenue, regions and reasonable regulation”.
Book Celebrates 21 Years Of Awards
A book was launched this week to celebrate the contribution of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award through the lens of the women who have been a part of its 21-year history.
