BlazeAid Hits The Ground Running
BlazeAid volunteers have hit the ground running, beginning work on storm-affected farms in the Coolabunia area on Wednesday.
Planning Starts At BlazeAid Camp
Representatives from a string of South Burnett community groups gathered on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to support the BlazeAid camp which is being set up in Kingaroy in the wake of last Thursday’s destructive storms.
Red Tape Slashed For Farm Allowance
An information session to encourage local farming families to find out more about the Farm Household Allowance will be held on Saturday morning (October 20) from 10:00am to noon at the Centrelink office in Kingaroy
Wondai Seed Plant Sold
JKI International has taken over the Wondai seed plant formerly operated by the Blue Ribbon Group.
Young Artists Share Safety Messages
South Burnett young artists have taken out three prizes in the State Government’s annual Farm Safety Calendar.
BlazeAid’s On The Way!
BlazeAid volunteers will be heading to the South Burnett this week to help local farmers clean up after Thursday’s storms.
Ag Minister Urges Supermarket Boycott
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has told supermarket chain Aldi to “take a running jump” and has suggested shoppers avoid Coles and Woolworths supermarkets altogether.
$2m Storm Loss At Orchard
Kumbia stonefruit growers Teresa and Lindsay Francis are the face of Thursday’s wild storms in the South Burnett … losing more than $2 million worth of crops in the matter of just a few minutes.
Storm Damages Saleyards
The Coolabunia Saleyards have been closed to the public in the wake of Thursday’s wild storm.
Saboteur Causes $1m Crop Damage
Detectives are investigating the deliberate sabotage of a Lockyer Valley crop which could have cost the owners more than $1 million in losses.
Fun Night To Support Local Farmers
Fancy a night of great comedy? As well as enjoying some belly laughs, patrons at a special night out being organised in Kingaroy next month will also go home knowing they’ve helped out South Burnett farmers.
AgForce Tips Bright Future
AgForce Queensland has organised a special forum to help primary producers understand changes in agriculture and how to ensure their businesses remain productive, profitable and sustainable.
Solar Farm Guidelines Unveiled
The State Government has released new guidelines for local councils to take into consideration when assessing applications for solar farms.
Drought Committee Sacking ‘A Disgrace’
Shadow Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett has slammed the shock sacking of a Local Drought Committee by the State Government.
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AHA Focus On Farm Diseases
Animal Health Australia (AHA) will be working to raise awareness next week about the real risks posed to farmers and rural workers by “zoonotic” diseases, ie. diseases passed from animals to humans.
Boost In Drought Aid
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a boost in drought assistance from the Queensland Drought Appeal.
Locals Honoured At Conference
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit was named winner of the 2018 Leadership Award at the recent Queensland Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) Conference held in Kingaroy.
Producers Urged To Have A Say
Farmers are being urged to have their say about the effectiveness of Queensland drought support measures by completing an AgForce survey as well as taking part in an independent State Government review.
QFF Says ‘Be Ready For Waste Levy’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is urging farmers and rural communities to get ready for Queensland’s new Waste Levy.
Drought Levy ‘A Good Start’: QDO
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation says a decision by Woolworths and Coles to back the 10 cent “Drought Levy” on milk is a good start.
