Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
Stephanie Named Ekka Champion
Proston Show Junior Rural Ambassador Stephanie Flint has notched up another 2018 title, being named Champion School Led Steer Parader at the Brisbane Ekka.
ACCC Takes Action Over Barley Claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action in the Federal Court against Landmark (trading as Seednet) for allegedly making false, misleading and deceptive claims in a fact sheet for its barley variety, “Compass”.
Drought Support Package Welcomed
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of more drought assistance to struggling farmers.
Council Sets Baiting Dates
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is organising another round of wild dog and feral pig baiting in the region.
Cattle Producers Call For Tick Support
AgForce says a lack of State Government resources is leaving cattle producers more exposed to ticks
$10,000 Fine For Raw Prawns
A bait supplier who moved contaminated raw prawns outside the movement restriction area and sold them to a bait shop in the Warwick region has been fined $10,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
South Burnett Double At Blockbuster
Nanango cattle breeders Midge and Reg Thompson have taken out the “hook” section of the inaugural Limousin Blockbuster hoof and hook competition, judged at Teys Australia’s Beenleigh abattoir.
AgForce Launches Quad Bike Safety Course
The first accredited quad bike training course offered in the South Burnett will be run next month, thanks to a partnership between AgForce and Kingaroy TAFE.
New Agribusiness Grants Program Launched
The Queensland Government will inject $10 million into a new grant program to rural and regional agricultural supply chain businesses that provide local employment opportunities.
Survey Shows Rural Debt Improvement
Queensland’s rural debt situation has improved over the past six years, according to the State Government.
Farmers Welcome NAB Announcement
AgForce Queensland has welcomed the move by NAB to offer more financial flexibility for its rural customers, and urged other major lenders to follow suit.
Truck Idling When Man Crushed
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have released some initial findings into the accident which claimed the life of rodeo contractor Brian King on June 23.
Irrigation Ban Looms As Dam Levels Slip
Boondooma Dam levels are slipping dangerously close to the cut-off level when irrigators will be banned from taking water from the supply.
$100m Loans To Farmers
More than $100 million in concessional loans have been approved in the past 12 months to help young farmers buy or lease their first property, and to improve on-farm productivity.
Energy Survey Targets Farmers
Queensland farmers have been encouraged to share their experiences about trying to cut their energy costs.
AgForce Calling For Nominations
AgForce is urging the “best and brightest” in broadacre agriculture to put their hands up to represent their fellow farmers and drive policies to take rural Queensland forward.
Heavy Export Cattle Dearer At Sale
700 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, July 17, and heavier export cattle were dearer, with increases of up to 10–15 cents in places.
AgForce Calls For Safety Incentive Scheme
AgForce is calling on the State Government to set up a quad bike safety rebate program to help save lives on farms.
Blockbuster Result For Local Entries
South Burnett entrants have excelled in the first stage of the inaugural Limousin Blockbuster hoof and hook competition, judged at the Beaudesert Saleyards last week.
