New Varieties Impress Visitors
A visiting group of American specialists has been treated to a sneak peek at the likely future of Australian peanut growing.
Fatality Sparks Safety
Warning About Angle Grinders
Worksafe Queensland has issued a safety alert after a Queensland worker was killed last month while operating a 9 inch (230mm) angle grinder.
First Flight To Melbourne Takes Off
The first commercial flight from Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne took off on Monday morning
New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies
A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.
Monster Time At Murgon Show
A “monster truck” was a new attraction at the 2016 Murgon Show, taking patrons for rides on Friday night and all-day Saturday.
Farming Business Fined $60,000
A Queensland fruit and vegetable packing operation has been fined $60,000 for creating a scheme designed to underpay workers.
Cattle Star At Proston Show
Proston Show is held in the heart of cattle country so it’s no wonder its cattle exhibits are always second to none – and the 2016 Show on Saturday was no exception.
MP Warns Against ‘Southern Push’ On BJD
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has warned Queensland cattle producers to be wary of any ‘southern push’ to slacken regulations against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Mt Auburn Passed In At $5.2m
Mount Auburn cattle station was passed in at $5.2 million when it went under the hammer on Thursday.
Harvey Shifts To RIRDC
The Board of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has appointed John Harvey as the corporation’s new Managing Director.
Farm Worker Dies
A tractor driver was electrocuted in a farming accident near Dalby on Thursday.
MP Launches Quad Bike Safety Plan
The State Government has unveiled its plan to cut quad bike-related injuries and fatalities in Queensland.
Research Suggests New Rainfall Zones
A new climate is emerging in Australia, according to maps released by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
QFF Links Farmers To Local Help
The QFF has launched a website to help primary producers find local support during natural disasters
Landcare Grants Open
Landcare and community groups have been invited to apply for “Healthy Habitat” grants totalling $292,000 and “Keeping it Great” grants totalling $108,000 to help care for the region’s natural environment and support sustainable agriculture.
Is Tick Line Final Or Not?
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson’s statement on Tuesday that there would be “no appeal process” over the final location of the tick line appears to fly in the face of an assurance she gave earlier this year that producers would be able to negotiate future changes to its position.
Tick Line Draws 1000 Submissions
The State Government has received more than 1000 submissions and received feedback from more than 1000 people at public meetings about the future location of the cattle tick line.
Farmers Invited To
Show Off Their Hay
BGA Agriservices in Goomeri is again running a lucerne hay competition in conjunction with the annual Goomeri Show.
Inquiry Into Hendra Vaccine
State Parliament has agreed to hold an inquiry into the approval of the Hendra virus vaccine
Tick Line Deadline Looms
Cattle producers have been reminded that the deadline for public submissions on the location of the tick line closes February 29
