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.
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.
