QDO Seeks Project Officer
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) is looking for a graduate project officer to join its ranks.
Drones To Target Weeds
Gympie Regional Council will conduct a drone survey of deep gorges and other difficult terrain along parts of Barambah and Boonara creeks to identify weed infestations.
Software To Track Farm Risks
The CSIRO has unveiled a new software tool which it says will help farmers and agribusinesses better calculate risks.
Draft Dairy Code Released
The Federal Government has released a draft version of its proposed mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct
$120,000 Fine Over Imported Pork
A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat during 2014 and 2015.
Push To ‘Rebuild’ Drought Relief
Red tape and difficult Centrelink paperwork were two of the issues raised at a special Drought Forum held in Murgon on Tuesday.
AgForce Hails ‘Positive First Step’
AgForce’s campaign to save the Longreach and Emerald agricultural colleges received a boost on Friday when State Agriculture Minister Mark Furner agreed to consider an industry-led solution in the New Year.
$1.5m Trials Test Fire Risk Strategy
Forest managers will have a better understanding of mechanical fuel load reduction as a tool to reduce bushfire risks once the results of a $1.5 million trial are analysed.
Teys Murgon Beefs Up Production
The Teys Australia cattle hide processing plant at Murgon plans to lift production by 20 per cent recent – and hire a dozen more staff – over the next two years.
Aussie Avocados Now In Japan
Avocados are the latest premium fresh fruit product to be exported to Japan, cementing new trade relations and market opportunities for Australia’s horticultural products.
Think Tank To Research Towns
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) plans to launch an inquiry in 2019 into Mid-Sized Towns, ie. Australian towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000.
Hand Over The Keys: AgForce
AgForce has demanded the State Government hand the agricultural colleges at Longreach and Emerald back to industry if the bureaucracy was unable to successfully manage them.
Shorter ‘Grain-Fed’ Definition Added
Beef producers will now be able to market their cattle as “Grain Fed Finished” after feeding them grain for 35 days before sale or export – and will be able to ask a premium for these animals.
Barnaby Joyce Plans Murgon Visit
The Federal Government’s “Special Envoy For Drought Assistance and Recovery”, former National Party leader and Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, will be visiting Murgon later this month.
MP Unveils TAFE Rural Training
The State Government has announced it will invest $2.2 million in rural support training programs … just days after it broke the news that Queensland’s last two agricultural colleges would be axed.
Free Oil Recycling For Farms
Farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to recycle their used oil.
Inquiry To Examine Vegetation Policies
A day after the State LNP called for an inquiry into Queensland’s bushfires, its Federal colleagues have announced one will be held – but it will include vegetation management policies across Australia.
LNP Calls For Bushfires Inquiry
The Liberal National Party is calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry following the devastating Queensland bushfires.
Feeders, Weaners In Demand
950 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, December 4 for the fortnightly liveweight sale, where export cattle were easier across the board.
AgForce ‘Furious’ At Closures
AgForce is furious it has been ignored by the State Government about the closure of Queensland’s two agricultural colleges.
