Milk Labelling Plan Scrapped
A proposed “Fair Milk Price” logo to identify milk which pays dairy farmers fairly has been rejected
Hendra Vaccine ‘Not Compulsory’
Horse owners will not be forced to vaccinate their animals against the lethal Hendra virus, the State Government has decided.
QFF Urges Farmers To Join Ergon Trial
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is encouraging farmers to sign up quickly for Ergon Energy’s Agricultural Tariff Trial.
WAgS To Gather At Mondure
Women in agriculture – or “WAgS”- in the South Burnett have been invited to attend a special, free day organised for them next week.
600 Cattle Yarded At Murgon
The market was dearer throughout for the 600 cattle yarded by agents at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Three Men Hurt In Rollover
A RACQ LifeFlight crew had to use night vision goggles to gain access to three shooters badly injured when their 4WD rolled on a private property late on Monday night.
Littleproud Targets NZ Ban
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says he is working to find a solution to encourage New Zealand to lift its ban on Australian rockmelons and honeydew melons.
North Burnett Joins Disaster List
Category B financial assistance for flood-affected producers has been extended to included the North Burnett Regional Council.
Red Angus Takes Top Prize
The Iseppi family from Dalby – familiar faces around the local show ring with their Red Angus cattle – have taken out the top beef trophies at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Nanango Enjoys A Champion Show
Visitors to Nanango’s 108th annual show were spoiled for choice this year with activities stretching from one end of the showgrounds to the other.
Plants Can ‘Listen’ For Water
Maybe Prince Charles was right to talk to his plants?
Poison Baits Target Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding another round of its wild dog and feral pig baiting program between May 8-12.
Will You Be Farmer Of The Year?
Nominations have opened open for the 2017 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.
MP Angry Residents Learned
About Wivenhoe Dam In Media
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has asked the State Government about its plans for Wivenhoe Dam
$881m Upgrade For Dam?
Wivenhoe Dam wall could be about to be raised by either two metres or four metres, if news reports published on Tuesday night are correct.
Ex-Cyclone Gives Farmers A Lift
The remnants of Cyclone Debbie have come and gone through the South Burnett, causing confusion for parents but leaving some much-needed dam water behind for farmers.
Still Smiling At Goomeri Show
The week leading up to the Goomeri Show was great for local farmers – rain almost every day! – but was less helpful to show organisers.
Dairy Farmers Reject Parmalat ‘Attack’
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has refuted Parmalat Australia’s “unprecedented attack” on the industry.
50pc Grant Available
For Succession Planning
Queensland primary producers now have access to grants of up to $2500 to help tackle family business and succession planning.
BIEDO Reaches Out To Durong
History was made at Durong on Tuesday when the local hall hosted its first business expo … or the first that anyone can remember!
