CSIRO To Work On Pig Vaccine
Australian and American scientists are teaming up to tackle one of animal science’s biggest challenges: a safe and effective vaccine against African Swine Fever.
More Licences Than Piggeries
The SBRC’s new rating categories for piggeries will now only apply to active piggeries after staff discovered there are fewer in the region than previously thought.
More Fire Support Available
The Federal and State governments have activated further relief measures for farmers and councils affected by bushfires in southern Queensland.
GRDC Seeks 60 Growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation wants to recruit at least 60 growers for a new research project.
Coles Partners With Swickers
Giant supermarket chain Coles has entered into a new partnership with Sunpork to supply Kingaroy-sourced pork to Queensland shoppers.
Please Support Rural Aid: AgForce
AgForce is calling on residents to support organisations such as Rural Aid to help primary producers get back on their feet.
Fodder Coming To Help After Fires
Five road trains of fodder have been despatched – including three to the Burnett region – to assist livestock affected by the recent bushfires around Queensland.
GRDC Pays Tribute To Researcher
The Grains Research & Development Corporation has paid tribute to well-known Queensland-based researcher Alan Cruickshank who died on October 25 from cancer.
Tenders Open For Grazing Projects
Tenders are now open for a State Government program which aims to help graziers reduce sediment and nutrient loads in waterways in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
NFF Praises EU Trade Deal Decision
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Trade Minister Don Farrell for walking away from the proposed free trade deal with the European Union.
Dairy Producers Issue Drought Alert
Dairy producer group EastAUSmilk is calling on State and Federal governments to be ready with support as drought starts to bite in Queensland and northern NSW.
Hay Day Helps To Lift Spirits
Twenty-five South Burnett farming families had a reason to smile on Wednesday, thanks to a generous donation of hay organised by the Murgon Lions Club.
New NFF Boss Slams Federal Policies
Newly installed National Farmers Federation president David Jochinke has launched a broadside against the Federal Government on his first day on the job.
Victorian Farmer To Head NFF
Victorian grain producer David Jochinke has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation.
‘Wedging’ Isn’t Leadership: Simson
Outgoing president of the National Farmers Federation Fiona Simson has criticised rural leaders who “curry favour in the bush” by driving a wedge between city and country Australians.
Norco Offers New Range Of Tools
Norco AgriSolutions in Kingaroy hosted a free barbecue on Thursday to mark the launch of a new partnership which will see the store stocking DeWalt, Stanley and Sidchrome tools.
Ag Workers Underpaid $72,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has urged growers and labour hire companies to prioritise compliance after issuing fines totalling $316,860 nationally, and recovering $72,301 for underpaid workers.
MP Predicts More Water Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged residents to have their say on the Draft Bundaberg Burnett Regional Water Assessment although she believes the process has simply kicked South and North Burnett water projects “into the long grass”.
Cattle Prices Crash To 2019 Levels
900 head were yarded at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on September 28, with the market falling in places to levels not experienced since 2019.
Barlil Weir Case ‘Key’: Draft Report
The public has been invited to provide feedback on the draft Bundaberg Burnett Regional Water Assessment released by Sunwater this week.
