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Technical officer Dayle Fresser discusses new peanut varieties under development with Agriculture Minister John McVeigh, local MP Deb Frecklington and Research Station Manager Scott Campbell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 26, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kingaroy’s Bjelke-Petersen Research Centre won’t be immune from the State Government’s need to rein back spending, but maintaining front line staff would be a priority.<\/p>\n

This was the message from Agriculture Minister John McVeigh<\/strong> to staff when he toured the facility this morning.<\/p>\n

Accompanied by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, Mr McVeigh inspected the complex and discussed current programs, including the co-operative peanut breeding program being undertaken in conjunction with the Peanut Company of Australia.<\/p>\n

“We, like all departments, are being asked to pursue internal savings. We are in the middle of this process which will culminate in the State Budget in September,” Mr McVeigh said.<\/p>\n

The Department was trying to find savings right across the State.<\/p>\n

“There will need to be some adjustments to staff numbers in the whole State Government,” he said.<\/p>\n

“There will be some cuts (in Agriculture) but we are focussed on head office and maintaining front line staff.”<\/p>\n

Mr McVeigh also visited the DPI Farm “Redvale” – \u00a0which\u00a0had been earmarked for sale by the previous Bligh Government –\u00a0during his visit to Kingaroy today.<\/p>\n

He said he understood the farm and the Research Station worked together as essentially one facility.<\/p>\n

“The two properties essentially run together as a unit,” he said.<\/p>\n

“We are looking at the best way we can structure and maintain these facilities.”<\/p>\n

Mr McVeigh said he was familiar with the Bjelke-Petersen station through his life before politics, but he was impressed by how well it was being maintained.<\/p>\n

“I am also impressed with what’s being done with the peanut industry on a co-operative basis. That is quite impressive,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and John McVeigh with staff at the station this morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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