Aust Post Joins Drought Campaign
Australia Post has released a special edition Drought Relief stamp to help raise funds for Rural Aid, the charity behind the Buy a Bale campaign
Georgie On FHA Review Panel
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset – who will take over as General President AgForce Queensland in November – has been appointed to the Review Panel examining the Federal Government’s Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme.
ACCC Warning To Milk Processors
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned dairy processors against misleading farmers about milk prices.
Drought Area Extended
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner announced on Wednesday that portions of the Western Downs Regional Council area – including the region around Bell and Jandowae – have been drought declared.
QDO Blames Coles For Dairy Collapse
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has blamed supermarket giant Coles for a $10 billion loss in the Australian dairy industry.
Farm Production Stable At $60bn
The value of Australia’s farm production is forecast to remain relatively unchanged in 2018-19 at $60 billion despite the drought in Queensland and NSW.
More Loans Available To Farmers
Farmers can now access up to $2 million in low-interest loans, double the previous limit of $1 million.
$100,000 Strawberry Reward
The State Government is offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the current strawberry contamination incident.
Ombudsman To Resolve Land Disputes
Landholders and mining companies have a new avenue to resolve disputes with the appointment of Queensland’s first Land Access Ombudsman.
Axe Falls On Schools Program
AgForce says Queensland school students will be the big losers from a State Government decision to cut funding for its hands-on agricultural education program.
Needle Scare In Strawberries
Queensland Police have begun an investigation into the contamination of strawberries in Queensland.
MPs Focus On Water Issues
Federal Senator Bridget McKenzie made a flying visit to the Burnett on Friday to meet irrigators who rely on the quickly depleting Boondooma Dam.
Graziers Urged To Apply For Permits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded drought-affected graziers to apply for a permit before grazing their stock along roadsides.
Export Boost For Persimmons
South Burnett persimmon growers may welcome a new trade agreement finalised this week with Thailand.
Young Farmers Lend A Hand
Parents and children from Kingaroy Kindy have thrown their weight behind the “South Burnett Food For Farmers” appeal being held in conjunction with Nanango Lions Club.
Sonie Nominated For Syngenta Award
South Burnett businessman Sonie Crumpton has been named as a national finalist in Syngenta Australia’s prestigious annual Growth Awards.
Parmalat Backs Milk Levy
Milk processor Parmalat has supported a proposal by the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation that a 10 cents per litre “drought levy” be added to supermarket milk prices to help support farmers.
Wondai Show Was A Roaring Success!
A record number of stud beef entries, the return of the bull ride, gleaming trucks … the 101st Wondai Show had it all at the weekend.
Applications Open For Women’s Award
Emerging female leaders who want to “create impact, innovate and make a difference” to rural and regional Australia have been encouraged to apply to the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
QDO Calls For 10c Milk Levy
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation is calling for a 10 cents per litre “drought levy” to be added to the price of milk at supermarkets.
