Beautiful Day But Where Were You?
A beautiful day but a disappointing crowd … these words by Murgon Show Society president Alan Trim best sum up Saturday’s 97th Murgon Show.
Numbers Dip But Prices Steady
Good local rainfall reduced numbers to just over 500 at the latest Murgon fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
Murgon Ready To Show Off
Murgon’s 97th annual show is on this Saturday (March 14) after a busy lead-up which included a stylish Country Cabaret at Murgon Town Hall.
Inquiry Examines Livestock Transport Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling for public feedback on safety reforms for livestock transport.
Numbers Up At Proston Show
Numbers were up at Proston’s 62nd annual show on Saturday … more horse entries, more cattle, more politicians and most importantly, more people through the gate.
Workshop To Target Weeds
A free workshop to help local landholders identify weeds and manage weed risks will be held at Wondai Town Hall on March 25.
Agronomist Honoured With Award
Well-known agronomist Paul McIntosh – born and bred in Goomeri – has won a coveted industry award from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Peanut Butter Sales Up 6.5pc
Bega has increased its share of Australia’s peanut butter market with sales up 6.5 per cent.
Food Businesses To Explore New Horizons
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its second Food Horizon conference in Kingaroy at the end of this month as part of an ongoing program to build links between local food producers.
Feedback Sought On Ag Jobs
The Federal Government is inviting public input on a discussion paper that will help support the agricultural sector to attract, retain and develop its future workforce.
Farmers Discuss Dairy Industry Changes
The weather has been blamed for a disappointing turnout at a Queensland Dairy Organisation workshop held in Kingaroy this week.
Cooyar Had Lots To Smile About!
The 71st Cooyar Show had something for everyone … including lots of smiles because the grass was so green!
Meeting Aims To Restart QCWA
A public meeting will be held in Murgon next month to look at reopening the town’s QCWA branch.
Prices Stay Firm And Numbers Rise
Prices stayed high and cattle numbers rose almost 20 per cent at the latest fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday.
QFF Pushes For Ag Land Protection
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is pushing for protection for prime agricultural land in the Wide Bay Burnett area as the planning process for the region gets under way
Bushfire Grants For Farmers
Farmers affected by bushfires in the Gympie, Somerset and Toowoomba local government areas now have access to grants of up to $75,000 to assist with their recovery.
Pest Moth Spreads in NQ
The State Government has admitted that an exotic pest, Fall Armyworm, is likely to have spread across northern Australia meaning eradication is no longer possible.
People Food Isn’t Pig Food
African Swine Fever has now been detected in Greece, prompting the State Government to warn Queenslanders again to be aware of this very real biosecurity threat to the local pork industry.
MP Confident In Bushfire Inquiry
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is confident the Royal Commission investigating this summer’s devastating bushfires will “give us the answers”.
Workshop To Focus On Dairy Issues
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation will be holding a workshop next week in Kingaroy to discuss current issues in the industry.
