State Government appoints new position to benefit food farmers
The State Government has announced the appointment of an interim Food Farmers’ Commissioner.
On Wednesday 25 September, Charles Burke was appointed to the position after...
It’s time to pull together – let’s crush it!
Following the resolution of the long-running industrial pay dispute between Wilmar Sugar and the three unions representing mill workers last week, I urge our...
Roadshow shares combined interests
Melons Australia, alongside other fruit and vegetable associations, hosted their final roadshow of the year in Bundaberg on Tuesday 17 September.
The event saw...
Industry Conference – A chance to have our voice heard
Time is ticking down to the Queensland state election in late October.
Thankfully just four short weeks before voting day, our industry conference, Back...
Soy beans prove tough crops for tough conditions
Dollars and durability are two big reasons soybeans continue to remain the summer crop of choice for many farmers on the eastern seaboard of...
Australian Avocados a smash hit on international awards stage
Australian Avocados has clinched Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Asia Fruit Awards presented at Asia Fruit Logistica celebrating an extraordinary campaign and...
AgForce hails LNP announcement leading into critical industry conference
LNP Leader David Crisafulli’s announcement last week of 100 additional biosecurity officers should the party form government - is a game changer for our...
Isis Mill keeps it all in the family
The average Australian stays in a job for just 3.3 years and very few businesses have intergenerational employment now, so having eight family members...
Rural firefighters get upgrades
Rural Fire Service Queensland is to receive over $654,000 worth of equipment including drones and portable water storage from the government.
This is part of...
Ekka proves an eye-opening experience
As farmers, we’re very passionate about what we do. We put food on Aussie tables and clothes on Aussie backs.
We help generate green electricity...
Significance of Glencore win becoming more evident
It still sounds implausible that our government could claim strong environmental credentials whilst pushing for ongoing coal fired power generation investment.
But a crucial element...
Bumper crops welcomed by local growers
Queensland produces 65 percent of Australia’s avocados with the Central Queensland growing region which includes the Wide Bay making up a large portion of...
Bowlers earn Past Presidents victory
Local bowlers snatched the State Fours Shield from Wide Bay’s grasp in the Past Presidents competition last weekend.
Brothers Bowls Club member Anne Payne said...
