Power Prices To Drop Again
Regional power bills will drop by an average $84 a year for households and $75 for small businesses in 2020-21, the State Government announced on Thursday.
Federal Boost For Show Societies
South Burnett show societies forced to cancel their annual events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive cash support from the Federal Government.
Drought Program Extended
The Federal Government is extending a targeted drought-support program until the end of this year.
Energy Grants Target Dairy
Dairy farmers can now apply for Federal Government grants that will support them to make their energy use more efficient.
Red Meat Exports Remain Strong
African Swine Fever remains the key driver affecting global demand for beef and lamb, despite the effects of COVID-19.
Round 3 Rural Grants Open
Applications have opened for Round 3 of the State Government’s $10 million Rural Economic Development Grants which target primary production.
ABARES Predicts Brighter Outlook
While COVID-19 will continue to present challenges, the outlook for agriculture will be dominated by recovery from drought, according to ABARES’ June Agriculture Commodities report released on Wednesday.
TRC Joins Trucking Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected as one of the first councils in Australia to be involved in a project that will help improve heavy vehicle access on council roads.
MP Denies Stock Squad Claim
The State Government has rejected claims the Stock Squad – otherwise known as the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) – is about to be axed.
Values Stay Strong In Murgon
Values remained very strong for all descriptions at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, June 16.
$12.5m Boost For Agribusiness
The State Government has announced a $12.5 million funding package for Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
International Search For CEO
International agriculture executive Anthony Williams has been appointed the new managing director and CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Coolabunia Sale Gets Strong Prices
The Coolabunia weaner and store sale on Thursday, June 11 was a cracker with steers topping at $5.04/kg.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
Insurance Ban ‘Worse Than COVID-19’
AgForce has described an insurance ban by some companies as potentially “worse than COVID-19” for primary producers.
More Updates To FHA Scheme
More changes to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme came into effect on Thursday.
$25m Funding To Upgrade Bridge
Years of lobbying has paid off with confirmation of $25 million funding to replace the dangerous John Peterson Bridge
Online Survey For Pork Producers
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting research into what biosecurity practices are being used by pork producers to protect Queensland from African Swine Fever.
CommBank Fined $5m
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the Commonwealth Bank pay a $5 million penalty for ripping off more than 8600 rural customers.
Winter Plantings Tipped To Rise
Queensland’s winter crop planting has been tipped to rise by 44 per cent in the 2020-21 season to 0.95 million hectares.
