It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
The countdown is on … Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has reminded companies and consumers that Country of Origin Labelling is just over a fortnight away.
The latest Australian crop report shows a mixed outlook for the nation’s key crops.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has warned retailers to only stock APVMA-registered insect repellents to avoid heavy fines and risking customer safety.
Well-known Linville environmental advocate and retired farmer Valmai Burnett has died aged 90.
The Federal Government has announced Round 4 of its Mobile Black Spot Program which aims to improve telecommunications in regional Australia.
The Queensland Farmers Federation has warned the State Government’s proposed waste levy could lead to illegal waste dumping on farms if it is poorly planned.
If the Kingaroy solar farm goes ahead, it doesn’t mean the land would be quarantined from future agricultural uses, according to Terrain Solar director Simon Ingram.
The approval this week by Southern Downs Council of a $125 million project by Terrain Solar near Warwick has some South Burnett residents concerned the company’s proposed Kingaroy solar farm could be next.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service, which provides assistance to farmers experiencing financial hardship or drought, has been extended to 2020.
Ongoing dry conditions in many parts of Queensland and NSW are having an effect on cattle local markets.
An investment in road and rail infrastructure, extra help for drought-affected communities and the continued roll-out of wild dog fences top AgForce’s wish list for next week’s State Budget.
The ABC is looking for applications from young people in regional Australia for its annual Trailblazers project.
Beef producers and agribusinesses wanting insights into the latest research on pasture dieback, cattle herds and genetics have been encouraged to attend a free forum to be held at the Brian Pastures Research Station near Gayndah this month.
A panel of scientists appointed by the beef industry will meet in Brisbane for the first time later this month as part of its review of vegetation management across Australia.
The Queensland Farmers Association says the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has ignored farmers with its latest regional electricity price recommendations.
Kingaroy peanuts have received some surprise publicity courtesy of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s trade mission to Japan this week.
Animal Health Australia has launched a new cattle surveillance trial based around inspections at abattoirs.
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the issuing of final orders by the Supreme Court on Monday in regards to the proposed Stage 3 coal mine expansion at Acland.
Biosecurity officers have seized a cumquat cutting at Brisbane Airport which had allegedly been hidden inside the innertube of a tyre.
