One-Stop Service For Agribusiness
The State Government has launched a new website to help agribusinesses grow and expand.
QFF Rejects Water Pricing Report
Farmers – already struggling with government policies, energy prices and natural disasters – now face higher water costs after the release of the latest pricing report, the Queensland Farmers Federation says.
Changes To Farm Household Allowance
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says more red tape is being removed from the Farm Household Allowance applications.
BP Irrigators Face Huge Rise
Irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Water Supply Scheme could face a 48.5 per cent rise in Part A fixed charges over the next five years if the State Government accepts a recommendation from the Queensland Competition Authority
Free Water From Paradise Dam
Sunwater announced on Wednesday that water from Paradise Dam will be made available for irrigators and other users at no charge from Thursday (February 13).
Pest Moth Found In Torres Strait
An exotic pest moth which could decimate Australian agriculture has been found in the Torres Strait.
College Closures ‘Tragic Shambles’
AgForce Qld has slammed last week’s abolition of the Queensland Agricultural Colleges Act “without any vision or plan for replacing the institutions”.
$1m Package To Help Bee Industry
The State Government has released a $1 million emergency package for Queensland’s beekeeping industry.
Dairy Closure ‘A Disgrace’
The State Opposition has again called for the State Government to review its decision to award a Queensland Health dairy supply contract to Lactalis.
Dam To Be ‘Lowered Not Demolished’
Sunwater has responded to claims work will begin soon to “demolish” Paradise Dam.
QFF Welcomes New Laws
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the State Parliament’s bipartisan support of new laws imposing greater penalties for animal activists trespassing on farmers’ properties.
Winning Team Ready For Show
The annual show season is just around the corner … and Cooyar has kicked it off again with a special High Tea to select its showgirls.
AgForce Welcomes New Roles For MPs
AgForce has congratulated Queensland MPs David Littleproud and Keith Pitt on their new portfolios following this week’s Ministerial reshuffle in Canberra.
Farmer Wins Cotton Prize
Byee cotton grower Brett Enkelmann has won a trip to Western Australia to observe farming practices at Kununurra, thanks to the FastStart Cotton Program.
Farm Invaders Face $60,000 Fines
The State Government has passed new laws which threaten animal activists with jail or massive fines if they invade farms.
MP Takes Back Ag Portfolio
As expected, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has been given back his old job as Agriculture Minister in Thursday’s portfolio reshuffle by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
State Unveils New Rules For Co-Ops
Draft laws aimed at reducing red tape and business costs for co-operatives have been introduced in State Parliament.
Green Shirts Make Their Voices Heard
A rally was held outside the Electorate Office of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington on Wednesday to press home the point that any incoming conservative government must listen to farmers and fishers.
Pig Farmers Invited To Review
A meeting for pig producers has been scheduled to be held in Murgon later this month as part of a review of the Australian pork industry’s national quality assurance program.
Key Updates For Rural Producers
Cattle producers rubbed shoulders with hobby farmers in Kingaroy on Saturday at a workshop targeting animal welfare issues during drought.
