The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to fall almost 9 per cent to $58 billion in 2017–18, primarily reflecting a decline in crop production, according to the Agricultural Commodities, September quarter 2017 report.
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett is calling a ban on beekeepers using National Parks to be scrapped
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available for Queensland food producers looking to break into new overseas markets or boost their export earnings.
Agriculture is now the largest contributor to national GDP growth and the fastest growing economic sector, according to figures cited on Thursday by Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.
The State Government will “stamp out” unscrupulous labour hire operators who rip off vulnerable workers
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC added a vice-regal touch to Wondai’s Centenary Show at the weekend … but he’s not the first Governor to have dropped in over the years.
Chicken processor Baiada is cancelling contracts with all chicken farmers in south-east Queensland, following its announcement earlier this week that it is closing its Ipswich plant.
The Federal Government is seeking feedback on proposed legislation which aims to simplify agricultural exports.
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging community groups within its region to apply for funding through the Community Drought Support grant program.
The Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) has changed its trading name to “AgriFutures Australia”.
The ACTU has slammed the Federal Government for extending the working holiday visa program which the Fair Work Ombudsman has claimed allows the systemic exploitation of temporary visa workers.
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has named the candidate who will now be standing in Callide following the dumping of previous candidate Elise Cottam in February.
The Queensland Farmers Federation will hold a one-day workshop in Kingaroy next February to help South Burnett farm businesses reduce risks and increase efficiency and compliance.
The 850 head yarded in Murgon last Tuesday met a softer market throughout.
Property owners planning burn-offs have been urged by Ergon Energy to take precautions to prevent damage to the electricity network.
Recent changes to management of Bovine Johne’s Disease reinforce the importance of having robust farm biosecurity protocols and practices in place – regardless of the type of livestock – farmers have been warned.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has labelled Wednesday afternoon’s animal rights protest outside Swickers in Kingaroy as “a joke”.
The State Government is investing $615,000 in three strategic projects to be run by the Burnett Mary Regional Group.
South Burnett producers have scooped the carcass awards in the prestigious Paddock To Palate Competition
Maidenwell resident Max Forsyth fears that wandering cattle which appear to have escaped from a local property could cause a major traffic accident.
