MP Updated On Swine Fever
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has had a second meeting with the African Swine Fever – Queensland Awareness and Action Forum to review the State’s preparedness should the deadly pig disease be detected in Australia.
Sir Leo To Speak At AgForce Forum
One of the architects of the LNP’s “New Bradfield Scheme” to irrigate inland Queensland will be the guest speaker at AgForces’s “Climate For Change” forum in Dalby on Friday (November 22).
Aussie Farms Loses Charity Status
MP David Littleproud has welcomed a decision to strip Aussie Farms of its charitable status
$5m Drought Package Announced
Families and communities across Queensland’s 33 fully drought-declared and four partially drought-declared council areas will be supported with a new State Government grant package.
FarmHub Website Expanded
Member for Maranoa and Minister for Drought David Littleproud said FarmHub – a one-stop website designed to support farmers – has been expanded with extra information.
New Team At QFF
There’s been changes at the top of the Queensland Farmers Federation, with a new CEO and President taking over the reins.
Export Cattle Prices Up
Agents yarded 1050 head at the fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday, November 12.
AgForce Welcomes Drought Package
AgForce Qld has welcomed the Federal Government’s new drought support measures, saying they will deliver much-needed economic stimulus for farm-dependent communities and small businesses.
LNP Unveils ‘New’ Bradfield Scheme
The LNP has put the much-discussed Bradfield Scheme back on to the mainstream political agenda but in a new form which it says will create a foodbowl in Queensland.
Farm Grants Program Seeks Clever Ideas
Farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas can turn them into reality by applying for grants of up to $50,000 under Round 3 of the Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Drought Fund Wants Local Input
The Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee will meet in Toowoomba on Thursday, November 7 to gather feedback on how to build Australia’s drought resilience.
QDO Slams Draft Dairy Code
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has slammed a proposed new code of conduct for the industry, saying it still leaves dairy farmers “high and dry”.
Extra $1.5m For Water Study
An extra $1.5 million has been allocated by the Federal Government to the South and North Burnett water feasibility study, taking the total funding commitment for the project to $3.5 million
AgForce Praises NBN Co Move
AgForce has praised NBN Co for setting up a business unit focused solely on servicing rural, regional and remote Australia.
Wellcamp To Become Rural Export Hub
Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport will become an agricultural export hub by early 2021, providing new export opportunities for farmers and food processors.
Ag Discussion Deadline Extended
Federal Government consultations about the future direction of agricultural research have been extended until November 25.
Swine Fever In Korea
African Swine Fever has been detected on South Korean farms close to the North Korean border, according to a report in Nature magazine.
A Big Day Out At Wondai
The Farmer’s Big Day Out at Wondai Showgrounds on Saturday turned out to be just that, with an estimated 800 people having fun and forgetting about the drought for an hour or two.
Bega Shares Slide After AGM
Bega Cheese shares finished down 12.8 per cent at the close of trading on Tuesday after the company – which owns PCA in Kingaroy – issued a profit warning to the exchange.
Last Chance To Comment On Dairy Code
The dairy industry Mandatory Code of Conduct exposure draft was released on Monday in what is the third and final round of consultation with the dairy industry.
