Deadline Looms For Ag Feedback
Farmers and agribusiness have just 10 days to have a say on what the shape of research, development and extension in the agriculture and food sectors should look like over the next 10 years.
Farm Loans Scheme Opens
The Federal Government’s 2017–18 Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme has an initial commitment of $50 million to support eligible drought-affected farms in Queensland.
Farmers Are Getting Older
The average Australian farmer is 56 years old and has been farming for 35 years, according to the latest Agricultural Census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
NBN Network Passes Milestone
The Federal Government says two-thirds of the NBN broadband network in regional, rural and remote Australia is complete.
LNP Vows To Re-Create Energy Council
Queensland farmers have welcomed an announcement by the LNP on Monday that it will set up an Agriculture Energy and Water Council if it wins the next State Election.
Ombudsman To Monitor New Dairy Code
A new industry Code of Practice governing contracts between dairy farmers and processors is designed to prevent the retrospective price reductions which shocked the industry last year.
A Red Ant That We Don’t Want
Despite years of eradication activities in south-east Queensland, a nest of imported red fire ants has now been discovered more than 70km away from the biosecurity zone … at Beerwah.
APVMA Backs Down On Recalls
After media criticism earlier this year, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has backed down and will now publish information about voluntary recalls of agvet chemicals.
Well-Known Dairyman Dies
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has paid tribute to former dairy farmer and industry representative Ivan Vonhoff who died on Wednesday at age 85.
Murgon Weaners Sell To $1240
Excellent quality weaners were yarded in Murgon on Friday, June 23 for Pratt Agencies’ annual June Weaner Sale.
Climate Researcher Holds Workshop
South Burnett rural producers have been invited to attend a workshop on Thursday (June 29) hosted by well-known climatologist, Prof Roger Stone.
QRFA And AgForce Team Up
The Queensland Renewable Fuels Association announced on Wednesday it has signed a partnership agreement with AgForce, Queensland’s peak organisation for broadacre primary producers.
Sky Muster Data Set To Double
AgForce has welcomed the announcement of significantly increased data limits for NBN’s Sky Muster satellite internet customers.
$26m Boost To Expand Biorefinery
A $26 million expansion of the Dalby ethanol biorefinery will generate jobs and potentially boost demand for sorghum.
Audit Report Finds APVMA Flaws
A scathing audit of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has found the agency failed to consider the risks that its relocation to Armidale would pose to staffing.
Polaris Recalls Youth Quads
Australian quad bike supplier Polaris is recalling 12 models in its “youth” range of quad bikes due to the presence of asbestos.
Farm Debt Mediation Starts July 1
Queensland farmers in financial difficulty will have more protection from July 1 when mandatory farm business debt mediation comes into effect.
650 Yarded At Murgon
A sizable 650 head of cattle were yarded in Murgon last Tuesday. with all descriptions selling to firm rates based on the previous sale.
Farm Output Dips After Record Year
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to dip by 4.6 per cent to $59.9 billion in 2017–18, following last year’s record-breaking returns.
Gun Amnesty From July 1
The Federal Government’s National Firearms Amnesty will begin on July 1, giving residents an opportunity to hand in unregistered and unwanted firearms.
