Council responsible for fire ant management
Somerset Regional Council will be responsible for surveillance and treatment of fire ant on council owned or controlled land following changes imposed from the...
Beef industry is optimistic
Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS).
The survey, run three...
Latest from the saleyards – 26 June 2024
EUMUNDI SALEYARDS
Tuesday 18 June, 2024
324 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. All buyers were operating, resulting in the market...
Next to represent Gatton
Forest Hill’s Caffe Sorella was home to The Gatton Show’s Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competition on 22 June as entrants geared up to vie...
SEQ Drought Node launched
Healthy Land and Water (HLW) hosted the Building Grazing Resilience Forum 2024 in Gatton on Wednesday, 12 June, followed by the launch of a...
Hungry for hemp
It's a source of animal bedding, fire-proof floorboards and mats to soak up spilled oil. Over in America, they're gearing up to produce a...
Latest from the saleyards
BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS
Saturday, 9 June 2024
Droughtmaster Steers Hit $1,310 at Beaudesert
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a fully firm market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert...
Landholders urged to look out
Fire ant biosecurity zones were reviewed and updated on 15 June with several Lockyer Valley and Somerset suburbs to receive increased coverage in Zone...
Fodder demand high despite rain
Rain across four states has failed to dampen demand for fodder to feed drought-affected livestock.
According to the charity, Rural Aid, the sigh of relief...
Growers on display
The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo provided an excellent chance for locals to measure their product against industry leaders on 14-15 June.
Hosted by...
