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.
Hong Kong Export Deal Incorrect
Recent media reports that South Burnett winery Moffatdale Ridge plans to export 30,000 to 40,000 bottles of wine a year to Hong Kong are not correct … not yet, anyway.
Agriculture ‘Overlooked In State Budget’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says it is underwhelmed by this week’s State Budget.
Landcare Group Plans Weekend Forum
The newly formed Bunya Valley Landcare group is inviting South Burnett residents to have more say in the the environmental future of the region.
$1.6m Boost For Rural Financial Counselling
The Federal Government has allocated just over $1.6 million extra to the Rural Financial Counselling Service ahead of the first farmers losing the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) next month.
AgForce Joins Push For Defibrillators
Do you remember when portable heart defibrillators were so rare they made front page news when they saved a life?
Minister ‘Cannot Intervene’ In Peanut Process
Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd says Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce cannot intervene in the decision whether or not peanut imports from Argentina are banned or suspended.
