31st May 2007 Water diversions from rivers in Queensland that fall within the Murray Darling Basin will be capped for the first time, after limits proposed by the State Government for four river valleys were … Continue Reading
31st May 2007One hundred young Australians will have the chance to set new directions for Australia’s rural industries at the second National Young Farmers Forum, to be held in Griffith in July. The focus of … Continue Reading
25th May 2007Drought pressures and dwindling bank balances have stopped hundreds of southern irrigators joining the fight for compensation after drastic water cuts to groundwater and carry over allocations last year. Irrigators say financial pressures … Continue Reading
24th May 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen: It is once more my privilege to present the PRA Chairman’s Report. The year 2006/2007 has been one of mixed fortunes; however, in my view, the positives have exceeded the … Continue Reading
24th May 2007 For a printable copy of this document, click Page 1 and Page 2. FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMISSION ON THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL TO REFORM LOCAL AUTHORITY … Continue Reading
23rd May 2007 THE IRONY of regional council staff chanting “the workers united will never be defeated” at a series of rallies may be starting to unnerve the Queensland Government’s hard-line approach to forced council … Continue Reading
22nd May 2007FOR most city families, a day on a farm exploring the way modern farmers work is not usually on the weekend itinerary, however, “Farm Day” – which is going national on May 26 … Continue Reading
21st May 2007 To download a printable version, click here. The Global climate is continually in a state of change. Its part of the Natural evolution of our Planet and the Sun – Earth orbital relationship. … Continue Reading
21st May 2007AgForce is calling on the State Government to halt its forced shire amalgamation process and give the community a meaningful say, in the wake of a comprehensive AgForce member survey and more grassroots … Continue Reading
24th April 2007Imagine if we could design a new variety of wheat and know how it would perform before it’s even planted? Or if we could use a fantastically small tube to wipe out termites … Continue Reading
24th April 2007The National Agricultural Monitoring System (NAMS) website this week has been expanded to provide vital information for irrigators – from stream flow data to climatic conditions and water availability. Minister for Agriculture, Peter … Continue Reading
23rd April 2007Uncertainty surrounds the Federal Government’s Murray Darling water cuts, with conflicting messages about whether water will be available for livestock causing angst within the beef industry. Prime Minister John Howard announced last Thursday … Continue Reading
23rd April 2007 “Regional and Rural Small Businesses and local jobs are set to be decimated under the disgraceful Beattie Labor Government’s plan to force large scale Local Government amalgamations,” Shadow Minister for Local Government … Continue Reading
20th April 2007AgForce water spokesman, Kim Bremner, says the Prime Minister’s one-size-fits-all approach to cutting allocations to zero for Murray Darling Basin irrigators unnecessarily penalises farmers. Mr Bremner says water use should be determined by … Continue Reading
20th April 2007National Farmers Federation chief executive, Ben Fargher, says farmers are resilient, innovative people who are able to manage risk. But Prime Minister John Howard’s announcement yesterday to halt irrigation in the Murray Darling … Continue Reading