Man Charged Over Cattle Fraud
Police have charged a man following a protracted fraud investigation in relation to the sale of cattle in Queensland.
Electricity Costs ‘Killing Irrigation’
The number of irrigating farm businesses in Queensland has fallen by more than 42 per cent since 2009-10 and high electricity costs are to blame, according to the Queensland Farmers Federation.
‘Roadmap’ To Improve Farm Statistics
The Federal Government is working to modernise the agricultural statistics system to improve the accuracy and quality of data.
Joyce Quits As Deputy PM
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce pulled the plug on his Cabinet career on Friday afternoon during a press conference in Armidale.
AgForce Calls For Action On Stock Routes
AgForce is calling on the State Government to “get on with the job” of reforming the State’s 2.6 million hectare stock route network.
Farmers Urged To Attend Conference
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is encouraging farmers to book a ticket for next week’s Food Leaders Australia (FLA) Intensive Ag conference in Dalby.
Council Approves Two Piggery Expansions
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approvals to two piggeries so they can more than triple their production from 11,700 standard pig units (SPU) to 42,250 SPU.
Melissa To Be Guest Speaker
QRRRWN president Melissa Barnett will be the special guest speaker at South Burnett Women’s International Women’s Day breakfast on March 8.
$5000 Prizes At BBQ Competition
An official round of the Barbeques Galore National Barbecue Championship will be held in Kingaroy as part of the BaconFest festival in August.
LNP Bemoans ‘Loss Of 700 Jobs’
LNP Leader Deb Frecklington says the State Government’s decision to refuse an environmental authority for Acland Stage 3 is the likely death knell for up to 700 local jobs.
Numbers Down But Values Slightly Up
Just over 500 head were yarded at the most recent Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday, 200 down on the previous fortnightly sale.
Acland Farmers Celebrate Small Win
Farmers in the Acland area are celebrating following a decision by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science to reject environmental approval for New Acland Coal’s Stage 3 mine expansion.
Numbers Up, Prices Down
Agents yarded 700 in Murgon on Tuesday, January 30 for the fortnightly liveweight sale, 50 more than the year’s first sale on January 16.
Work To Start On Historic Rail Tunnels
Work has begun on a $48 million upgrade of the rail line along the Toowoomba Range.
KCCI To Hold Brekkie Meeting
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by the BaconFest committee, the group behind the new festival that will hit the South Burnett later this year.
Pigs Must Have A Travel Pass
A scheme to track all movements of pigs has begun in Australia, part of an expanded National Livestock Identification System.
MP Calls For Decision On Rail Route
The State Government has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to end uncertainty over the final Inland Rail route through Queensland.
Farm Safety Workshop In Kingaroy
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is holding a one-day workshop in Kingaroy on February 20 to help South Burnett farmers reduce risks and increase efficiency and compliance to workplace legislation.
Aussies To Get First Chance At Farm Sales
Farm land up for sale will now have to be marketed widely to potential Australians bidders for a minimum of 30 days.
Invasive Water Weed Found In Region
Farmers and other South Burnett residents have been urged to report sightings of a water weed found for the first time in the area recently.
