There’s arrivals from Aussie Helpers in Barcaldine and Blackall this week and down the road a convoy of 155 prime movers and 200 trailers from the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners will arrive today in Cunnamulla bringing relief to drought affected farmers. On board is a cargo of hay, bound for 160 … [Read more...]
A Sweep Through the West Hasn’t Stopped the Unrest
As the Premier returns to the Coast after a few whistle-stop and press the flesh appearances across the South and Central West key farming and agricultural bodies are describing her new government as one hell bent on farmer bashing. The comments driven by the Palaszczuk governments stance on … [Read more...]
Next steps for Cattle Council
As doubts spring forth around the country with last week’s changes to the structure of the Cattle Council of Australia, CEO Margo Andrae is reminding everyone there’s avenues open to them. “For those out there who still have doubts – we are saying to you, there will be avenues for your voice … [Read more...]
New Farm Debt Restructure Office Welcomed
AgForce has welcomed the establishment of a new Farm Debt Restructure Office to assist Queensland farmers in financial distress to access expert advice. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says with more than two-thirds of Queensland drought declared, many primary producers were still doing … [Read more...]
Morven’s $4.18 Boost A Step Closer
Interested persons and business owners are now being urged to register their contact details to receive information as a start date for the construction of the multi- million-dollar Morven Freight Centre comes close. The Project, funded by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund … [Read more...]
A Visit, but No Wiggle Room on Vegetation Management Laws
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is out doing the rounds of the West with a visit to Roma this week and Longreach region today. With her came the announcement of a new Farm Debt Restructure Office which has been welcomed by AgForce and other Ag bodies, but she stands firm on Labor plans to … [Read more...]
Work Starts on Link for Downs Solar Farm
Construction is underway on the transmission line that will connect APA Group’s $220 million Darling Downs Solar Farm to the state’s electricity network later this year. Powerlink had started construction for APA on a new 350 metre transmission line linking the 110MW solar farm to the existing … [Read more...]
Help Sought – War on Wild Dogs
AgForce is seeking two new Wild Dog Co-ordinators to work with councils, landholders and local communities to help reduce the impact of wild dogs on livestock in central and south-west Queensland. AgForce Sheep and Wool Policy Director Michael Allpass says the roll-out of exclusion fencing was … [Read more...]
Renewed strong support for Cattle Council
State farmer organisations have this week united to throw their support behind the enhancement of Cattle Council of Australia’s directly elected model. The state farmer organisations met in Sydney this week with Cattle Council executives to review the Council’s restructure priorities including … [Read more...]
Grazing Industry to Benefit From New Climate Project
Graziers across Northern Australia will benefit from an $8 million partnership between the Queensland Government, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to better manage drought and climate risks. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark … [Read more...]
