News
Bovine Johne’s disease detected in Central Queensland
AGFORCE Queensland today reinforced its commitment to working with authorities and to protecting the state’s beef industry following the announcement Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) had been detected on a cattle property near Rockhampton.
Monday, 26 Nov 2012
New Metering Policy
The Queensland Government has changed its policy on installation and maintenance of water meters that record bore or watercourse take in metered entitlement areas.
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012
AgForce welcomes new CEO
AGFORCE Queensland will this week enter a new phase of leadership with the commencement of Charles Burke in the role of chief executive officer.
Tuesday, 2 Oct 2012
National Food Plan Green Paper Submission
AgForce lodged a submission on the Green Paper which detailed policy approaches to achieve AgForce's vision for a food production industry in Australia
Tuesday, 2 Oct 2012
Top of the crop to be celebrated
Queensland’s grain champions are set to be recognised at the Queensland Grain Industry Awards, hosted by peak rural lobby group AgForce.
Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012
Applications open for Peter Kenny Bursary
Peak rural lobby group AgForce has begun its search for the next generation of leaders, innovators and thinkers of the agricultural industry with the official opening of nominations for the inaugural Peter Kenny Bursary.
Tuesday, 18 Sep 2012
Iconic AgForward project to end
AgForce’s iconic AgForward initiative, which has delivered vital skills and technology to more than 10,000 QLD landholders, will come to an end on 30 September after seven and a half years.
Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012
Leading speakers at State Conference next week
Leading speakers will feature at the AgForce 2012 State Conference in Charleville next week with keynote addresses to discuss the importance of rural and regional Australia and the future challenges and opportunities of the agricultural industry.
Tuesday, 4 Sep 2012
Queensland grain farmers smiling
Most of Queensland’s grain producers are smiling with a strong start to the winter crop season and a significant jump in prices in recent weeks.
Thursday, 12 Jul 2012
Industry welcomes Government’s response on exports
The Australian livestock industry has today jointly welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Inquiry into livestock exports, acknowledging the Government’s stated commitment to supporting the continuation of the trade.
Thursday, 12 Jul 2012
Transport networks will stop agricultural growth
Peak rural lobby group AgForce has warned the State Government’s aim of doubling agricultural production in Queensland by 2040 will not be achievable unless dilapidated and inadequate transport networks are improved.
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012
Baiting rules changes to decrease costs
Key changes have been made to the way meat used for baiting is processed will reduce costs to primary producers and help in the fight against pests.
Monday, 9 Jul 2012
Carbon tax will hurt agriculture
Since Sunday there has been much debate around the introduction of the carbon tax and what it will mean for Australia.
Friday, 6 Jul 2012
AgForce State Conference 2012 registrations open
AgForce State Conference 2012 registrations are now open! Take advantage of the early bird rate and register before 3 August 2012.
Wednesday, 4 Jul 2012
100 days of Government
AgForce has welcomed the first 100 days of the Newman Government as a positive start with a number of key issues addressed, however significant follow through work is required to meet rural needs.
Tuesday, 3 Jul 2012