MP Rejects ALP’s Dairy Claims
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected claims she wants to take away business from South Burnett dairy farmers with her campaign to support Maleny Dairies.
Tougher Market For Heifers, Weaners
Murgon agents yarded just short of 800 head on January 14 in the first fortnightly cattle sale for 2020.
Forum To Focus On Animal Welfare
Farmers and small landholders have been invited to attend a free public forum in Kingaroy next week which will cover animal welfare issues and drought.
Fire Bans Lifted
The recent rain in the South Burnett has paid off … fire bans due to expire on January 27 have been lifted.
Do You Have Water For Sale?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for irrigators with unused water allocations which they might be interested in selling.
Loans To Support Rural Businesses
“Farm-dependent” small businesses affected by the drought will be eligible for new 10-year Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans from Monday (January 20).
Pacing To Get Shows Racing
Competitive harness racing is returning to the South Burnett with events planned at this year’s Nanango and Kingaroy shows as part of a $20,000 Racing Queensland promotion.
AgForce Slams Drought Response
AgForce claims the State Government has failed to appreciate the seriousness of the drought, and is unwilling accept advice from people on the ground.
Burnett Water Study Begins
The long-awaited multi-million dollar water feasibility study for the Burnett region has finally begun
Climate Change Slicing Into Profits
The shift to hotter and drier condition over the past 19 years has had a negative affect on farm profits, according to the latest report from ABARES.
Biosecurity Advisers Appointed
The State Government has formed a Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Committee to help guide statewide biosecurity systems and protections.
Pig Disease Hits Indonesia
Indonesia has confirmed it has detected African Swine Fever in North Sumatra, and is investigating pig deaths in some other provinces.
Grants To Aid Small Exporters
Farmers and small agribusinesses finding it difficult to tap into overseas markets can seek help from a $6.1 million four-year extension of the Federal Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters grants program.
LGAQ Calls For More Action On Water
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State and Federal Governments to take more action on water security.
Mandatory Dairy Code Launched
The long-awaited Dairy Code Of Conduct, which aims to build a better relationship between dairy farmers and milk processors, was officially launched on Friday morning.
Pound Charges Under Scrutiny
A complaint from a resident who had to pay $1890 to recover six impounded cattle may lead to a cheaper option next year.
Toowoomba GRP Hits $11.5b
Toowoomba region’s Gross Regional Product has passed the $11 billion mark for the first time.
One-Line Recommendation On Weeds
A three-year inquiry into invasive weeds in Queensland – which involved multiple public hearings and produced an 87-page report – has resulted in a one-line recommendation to the State Government.
Gympie Added To Drought List
Almost 68 per cent of Queensland is now officially in drought, with Gympie Regional Council added to the drought-declared list.
Wine Exports ‘The Way Of The Future’
At a time when ongoing drought has reduced many of the region’s farms to minimal production, two South Burnett wineries are pioneering new export markets in Asia
