31st January 2007Almost over-shadowing news of John Howard’s water reform package in central Queensland, the big news arises from “good falls” of rain across the Fairbairn Dam catchment.AgForce water spokesman, Ian Burnett, says his property, … Continue Reading
31st January 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association today welcomes the NSW Opposition’s Native Vegetation policy announcement.The association’s president, Jock Laurie, says, “The NSW Farmers’ Association has raised concerns about the current Native Vegetation regulations. “The Opposition’s … Continue Reading
31st January 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association today welcomes the NSW Opposition’s Native Vegetation policy announcement.The association’s president, Jock Laurie, says, “The NSW Farmers’ Association has raised concerns about the current Native Vegetation regulations. “The Opposition’s … Continue Reading
30th January 2007An “early lack of detail” surrounding the Federal Government’s grand $10 billion plan for the mighty Murray Darling river system has Queensland irrigation communities cautious about the impact of the plan.Chair of Queensland … Continue Reading
30th January 2007An “early lack of detail” surrounding the Federal Government’s grand $10 billion plan for the mighty Murray Darling river system has Queensland irrigation communities cautious about the impact of the plan.Chair of Queensland … Continue Reading
30th January 2007An “early lack of detail” surrounding the Federal Government’s grand $10 billion plan for the mighty Murray Darling river system has Queensland irrigation communities cautious about the impact of the plan.Chair of Queensland … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
29th January 2007Farmers in NSW are seeking urgent clarification on the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s $20m assistance package for southern irrigators, fearing many who planned for drought and carried over unused allocations will … Continue Reading
26th January 2007The useful rains falling throughout large swathes of outback Australia have been of little consolation for small irrigation communities like the Cunningham District Irrigators Association in southern Queensland.Association spokesperson, Gary Cooper, says the … Continue Reading
26th January 2007The useful rains falling throughout large swathes of outback Australia have been of little consolation for small irrigation communities like the Cunningham District Irrigators Association in southern Queensland.Association spokesperson, Gary Cooper, says the … Continue Reading
26th January 2007The useful rains falling throughout large swathes of outback Australia have been of little consolation for small irrigation communities like the Cunningham District Irrigators Association in southern Queensland.Association spokesperson, Gary Cooper, says the … Continue Reading
25th January 2007The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Federal Government’s $10-billion water plan as a bold initiative, but it wants to see the detail before giving it the thumbs up.NFF president, David Crombie, has … Continue Reading
22nd January 2007Water meters to cost Qld irrigators $55 million AustraliaMonday, 22 January 2007 Queensland irrigators are about to be charged $55 million to pay for infrastructure they will never actually own, according to AgForce … Continue Reading
22nd January 2007Struggling irrigation farmers with no water allocation are still waiting for the State Government to come good on a commitment of financial assistance.“Specialist irrigators in Central Queensland are really doing it tough,” Fitzroy … Continue Reading