9 Oct 2017
- Queensland Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne has resigned due to medical reasons. Minister for State Development, Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham to serve as Acting Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Economic Development.
- The 2017–18 Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook for Australia has been released, showing a chance of more tropical cyclones than average. BOM report HERE.
- October is Safe Work month in Queensland which is the perfect time for industries and individuals to consider how their actions affect on-farm safety. QCL column HERE.
- Fire ant eradication is underway in Lockyer Valley, Ipswich & Scenic Rim. Biosecurity Queensland outlines what you need to know HERE.
- Last week Wide Bay farmers were left reeling after rains swamped their farms with Bundaberg copping 335 millimetres in 24 hours.
- The QFF Energy Savers Program has two new case studies. See how Southern Queensland piggeries can save 20% in potential energy costs HERE & how a Bowen and Mango Farm can save 19% HERE.
- Are you a young cotton innovator with a big idea? Applications for the ABARES Science & Innovation Awards 2018 close Friday, 13 October. Apply HERE.
- Celebrate the best in agribusiness export talent at the 2017 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards Gala Dinner. Details and registration HERE.
- Internet users in the bush welcome news that data allowances have doubled for Sky Muster satellite users. Details HERE.
- There are many myths about the way chickens are farmed in Australia. See HERE ten facts you need to know about the chicken and eggs on your table.
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