Visa Change To Help Farmers
Farm businesses and rural communities should benefit from the Federal Government’s move to extend working holiday visas amid the COVID-19 crisis, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said this week.
Weed Project Winds Up
A two-year program to treat weed infestations in the Barambah and Boonara creek catchments has wound up, with 70km of riverbanks treated.
Ekka Cancelled
For only the third time in its 143-year history, the Ekka has been cancelled … another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farmers ‘Still Barred’ From Gun Shops: MP
Thousands of farmers are still barred from using licensed armourers and dealers despite the State Government’s recent COVID-19 backflip, according to the LNP.
Drought Relief Deadline Extended
Queensland primary producers will have extra time to lodge drought assistance claims – and are being urged to apply electronically – due to the impact of COVID-19 on claim processing times.
Farmers ‘Left In The Dark Again’
Queensland Farmers’ Federation says farming businesses on transitional and obsolete tariffs remain in the dark following the release of the Queensland Competition Authority’s draft determination on regional power prices.
Be Alert For Swine Fever
Would you recognise the symptoms of African Swine Fever in domestic or feral pigs?
Applications Sought For GRDC Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking applications from people interested in joining its Northern Region Panel, which covers Queensland and NSW.
New Body To Assist Graingrowers
A new company has been set up to work on behalf of the entire Australian grains supply chain
Weapons Closures Relaxed
Licensed armourers and licensed dealers will now be able to provide essential services to primary producers and other industries which rely on weapons to do their jobs.
Input Sought On GMO Corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand – the body that develops standards to regulate the use of ingredients in food – is inviting submissions from the public about a new line of genetically modified corn.
MP Fears ‘Southern’ Virus Refugees
There have been reports of “vigilantism” in south-west Queensland due to COVID-19 panic, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Friday.
NFF Welcomes MP’s Assurances
Australia’s livestock industry has welcomed the assurance from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that saleyards will continue to operate.
Saleyards Can Still Operate
Livestock auctions are able to continue, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud confirmed on Friday.
Damien Picked For Leadership Course
Former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann will be developing his leadership skills even more after being selected for a spot in the elite Australian Rural Leadership Program.
Dam Work To Start In April
The $100 million project to lower the spillway at Paradise Dam by five metres for safety reasons is on track to begin next month, Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham confirmed on Wednesday.
‘More Than Enough Food’
Farmers “have our backs” during the COVID-19 pandemic, Queenslanders were assured by AgForce on Tuesday.
Dam Inquiry Moves Into Final Phase
The next hearings for the Paradise Dam Inquiry, scheduled for April 6-7, will focus on final submissions but will be held in Brisbane, not Bundaberg as first planned.
Fall Armyworm Moves Southwards
The exotic pest Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been detected in Bowen, a Biosecurity Queensland spokesperson said on Friday.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
