Latest from the saleyards
DALBY SALEYARDS
Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale
Yarding Numbers: 7,471
Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...
Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton
Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...
Droughtmaster x Steers hit $1705 at Beaudesert.
BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS
Saturday 9 November
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market across the board at their Beaudesert sale on Saturday. Both...
UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist
Dr Greg Rebetzke has been awarded the 2024 Gatton Gold Medal for his exceptional career as a renowned agricultural scientist and for his contributions...
Prepare now for bushfire season
Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season as the warmer months approach.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was never...
Locals answer to effectively rid of fire ants
Adare landowner Trevor Hold is working to introduce a non-toxic, targeted fire ant elimination strategy to Australian shores, condradicting the National Fire Ant Eradication...
Keep an eye out for pasture dieback
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) principal pasture agronomist Gavin Peck said the condition, which caused premature death of tropical and sub-tropical grasses, spread...
Using your vote to Back the Bush
It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...
Produce prices at market
Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 18 October 2024.
FRUIT:
LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30 13KgCtn, Eureka...
Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards.
At its October Ordinary Meeting, council voted unanimously to...
Dangers of DIY asbestos removal
While the Australian "can-do" spirit is often worthy of celebration, this National Asbestos Awareness Week homeowners are being asked to be cautious of ageing...
