Advancing Rural Queensland

Media releases

2010


September

8 September 2010
Federal election - statement by AgForce president John Cotter
7 September 2010
AgForce opens gate so beef producers can have their say
7 September 2010
Showers herald start of spring
3 September 2010
Food and fibre to be taught in schools
3 September 2010
Industry leaders unite in Rockhampton
1 September 2010
Rural property valuations process remains unchanged


August

23 August 2010
Legislative win for key farm land
23 August 2010
Independents to help secure future of rural Queensland
18 August 2010
Landholders will score if amendments level playing field
17 August 2010
AgForce conference forges way forward
16 August 2010
AgForce opens gate on iconic Cape York nature refuge
10 August 2010
New money a step towards bridging gap over troubled waters
10 August 2010
Nation building still lacking in election countdown
10 August 2010
Truth in beef labelling must be backed by science
9 August 2010
Food, fibre and fun continues at the MEATing Centre
6 August 2010
Celebrities ‘steak off’ at the MEATing Centre
6 August 2010
AgForce presents fashion... naturally
5 August 2010
Water cuts to leave rural communities dry
5 August 2010
Get your hands on agriculture at the Ekka
4 August 2010
Gumboots get a groovy revival
3 August 2010
AgForce turns up the heat on home cooking
3 August 2010
AgForce opens gate to student futures
2 August 2010
AgForce brings the country to the city


July

28 July 2010
LNG market must demand environmental accountability
27 July 2010
AgForce plates up fabulous food
26 July 2010
AgForce delivers win for flood-impacted Queensland
26 July 2010
AgForce plates up 10 days of food, fibre and fun
22 July 2010
Protecting farmland on community agenda
22 July 2010
Compliance staff a step forward in delivering CSG accountability
22 July 2010
Bright future for Queensland sheep and wool
19 July 2010
Election platform must be built on rural, regional capacity
16 July 2010
Cougar contamination scratches surface of mining concerns
14 July 2010
What does it mean to ewe?
13 July 2010
Time is running out for Groovy Gumboots
12 July 2010
Shear willpower gets shearer to Wales
7 July 2010
Omitting agriculture from education deserves an F
6 July 2010
Early bird catches agricultural worm


June

29 June 2010
Counting the cost of roos
29 June 2010
Digging deeper into mining impacts
21 June 2010
Rain needed to boost winter crops
15 June 2010
Border biosecurity protects $4 billion industry integrity
15 June 2010
Banking on youth to grow industry
9 June 2010
Red Meat Awards spell success for restaurants
8 June 2010
Agricultural powerhouse short-changed in lacklustre budget
8 June 2010
Invest in landscape, leadership and learning
7 June 2010Biosecurity must be a frontline investment for Queensland
2 June 2010 Roo market on menu when Russian trade commissioner heads west
1 June 2010

Budget must build transport links to move industry forward
May
25 May 2010
Take stock of macropods
25 May 2010
Smart state needs smart investment in food and fibre
24 May 2010Split state could cause producer headaches
24 May 2010Gumboots get groovy
21 May 2010
Red meat awards serve up a slice of excellence
18 May 2010
ABC budget cuts threaten to disconnect bush
5 May 2010
Conservation and agriculture go hand in hand


April

15 April 2010
Daylight savings distract government
15 April 2010
Industry growth hampered by high dollar
9 April 2010
Government slow to react on CSG issues
9 April 2010
Clarity needed in veg management
7 April 2010
Ag college reform must invest in careers for the future


March

31 March 2010
Graziers bite back at wild dog costs
29 March 2010
Indigenous trainees step into rural careers
25 March 2010
Flood damage must not be a barrier to controlling wild dogs
23 March 2010Regional meetings provide regional opportunities
23 March 2010Industry plants seeds of new national grains body
23 March 2010
MSA days make the grade
18 March 2010
Agribusiness leads the way in 'region of choice'
16 March 2010
Rebuilding begins in flooded south west
16 March 2010
Rain sets up winter crops across Queensland
11 March 2010
Landholders walk the talk in protecting biodiversity
5 March 2010
Waiting game for producers as floods gain momentum
3 March 2010Rain welcome but will interest rates wash joy away?
2 March 2010
CEO departure shows cracks in AWI
2 March 2010
AgForce puts out call for wild doggers


February

26 February 2010 Rural issues on table at Community Cabinet
22 February 2010
Farmers join forces with property industry over valuation changes
22 February 2010
Gates open in NQ for indigenous trainees
11 February 2010
Protecting farm land keeps food security on menu
11 February 2010
North welcomes EC assistance at last
9 February 2010
Gayndah cattle forum opens industry doors


January
28 January 2010
Low carbon hoof-print backs red meat credentials
28 January 2010
Planting the seeds in a new school year
20 January 2010
Sheep industry rides on back on low flock, high demand
14 January 2010
Taking stock of rural crime
12 January 2010
Graziers hold key to sustainable river management
05 January 2010New Year kicks off with seasonal mixed bag


2009
 December 
 17 December 2009Lamb prices a tasty Christmas treat for producers
 16 December 2009Top honours for a lifetime dedicated to the beef industry
 15 December 2009AgForce, RAPAD join forces to tame Wild Rivers
 02 December 2009Security, consistency essential for land access
 01 December 2009Interest rate web must be untangled to secure export future
 01 December 2009EC rejection unacceptable - AgForce
 November 
26 November 2009Drover claims may railroad stock route reform
20 November 2009AgForce welcomes investment in cattle future
19 November 2009Science proves agriculture is part of climate change solution
18 November 2009QDOG puts rubber on the road
18 November 2009Farm groups broker best carbon outcome for agriculture
16 November 2009Agricultures exclusion from ETS welcomed but questions remain
13 November 2009Queensland growers lead the way in WoolPoll
10 November 2009Lack of land planning undermines food security
10 November 2009AgForce calls on wool growers to vote for transparency
09 November 2009AgForce opens gate to balancing biodiversity and grazing
06 November 2009Conservation and production go hand-in-hand at Holroyd
03 November 2009Farm gate hit by fiscal double whammy
02 November 2009QDOG bites back at wild dogs
October
28 October 2009Live work and play safe on farms for injury-free future
28 October 2009Time running out to have say on wool investment
28 October 2009Russian Embassy opens doors to AgForce in roo debate
20 October 2009 Time running out to have say on wool investment
20 October 2009 North frustrated with relief process after floods drought
14 October 2009 Wild dogs take to the national stage in Charleville
13 October 2009 False claims on beef mislead the public
12 October 2009 Farmers come to town for rural discovery day
12 October 2009 Paroo bands together to fight wild dogs
09 October 2009 Reef regulations must recognise existing on-ground results
08 October 2009 First Delbessie signing a landmark moment
06 October 2009 Regrowth result recognises good land management
01 October 2009 AgForce calls on Minister to protect productive land
September
29 September 2009Stock route options need close scrutiny
25 September 2009Cost of half a million wild dog attacks hit home
24 September 2009Wild dogs carry a $67million price tag for Queensland graziers
17 September 2009Meat-eating quality based on 550,000 consumer tests.
15 September 2009Your youth, your future - worth the investment.
14 September 2009Farmers get a taste of what consumers really want
14 September 2009B-Double upgrade set to proceed
12 September 2009Bligh moving forward with new regrowth laws
11 September 2009Agribusiness a career and investment of choice
10 September 2009AgForce welcomes unique industry partnership
08 September 2009NQ graziers discuss reef regulation concerns
02 September 2009
Premier champions Queensland food and fibre
02 September 2009Agribusiness a positive industry to invest and work in
August
28 August 2009AgForce conference raises biotechnology questions
24 August 2009Grain season turns pear-shaped with hot dry weather
17 August 2009North and central Queenslanders join wild dog fight
17 August 2009Wild dog coordinator adds bite to control program
13 August 2009AgForce education program a winner
11 August 2009Predator control days offer practical options for wild dogs
11 August 2009Farmers want agriculture out of CPRS
11 August 2009AgForce appoints new CEO
10 August 2009MEATing Centre serves up food, fashion and fun
07 August 2009Red Meat Awards serve up paddock-to-plate excellence
06 August 2009AgForce links families to the farmers they need
04 August 2009AgForce unveils phase four of Every Family Needs A Farmer
03 August 2009 AgForce Projects provides tools and information
July
28 July 2009Ongoing industry effort aims to get rail transport back on track
27 July 2009 Industry must breach the mulesing divide
27 July 2009 Roo impacts to explode on back of Russian ban
21 July 2009 Don't miss AgForce conference early bird booking
21 July 2009 Four-legged guardians form last line of defence against wild dogs
21 July 2009 CQ branch run provides discussion points
20 July 2009 Competition for farmland puts food on the line
20 July 2009 Cattle truck crash highlights infrastructure gaps
13 July 2009 Health of urban communities in threat as wild dogs circle
02 July 2009 Rural communities a key link in broadband roll-out
01 July 2009 US carbon policy proviides fresh model for Australia
June
30 June 2009Producers back low-stress handling for animal welfare
30 June 2009 AgForce conference: Future of food and fibre a click away
29 June 2009 Queensland wool spins a top future
29 June 2009 AgForce pushes efforts for national grain representation
25 June 2009 Beef producers chew the fat at Muttaburra forum
25 June 2009 Healthy Farmers program a finalist in Queensland award
23 June 2009 Mulesing phase-out on track, but market must back industry
17 June 2009 Senate inquiry recognises farm issues with CPRS
17 June 2009 AgForce Cattle's new directors bring passion of youth to job
16 June 2009 Budget focuses on debt reduction
12 June 2009 Beef producers: already green leaders
11 June 2009 Healthy Farmers online program now active
05 June 2009Reef legislation blind to real outcomes
04 June 2009 QR sell-off needs to include certainty for ag products
03 June 2009 Proposed carbon scheme threatens world food supplies
01 June 2009 Red meat awards serve up industry excellence
May
28 May 2009No borders for war on wild dogs
27 May 2009Drought 'bent not broken' so EC a key to recovery
26 May 2009 Deferring NLIS is a win for sheep producers
25 May 2009 Bush backs united call for 8.3c/l fuel subsidy to stay
25 May 2009AgForce members back competitive fertiliser
22 May 2009Cattle Transaction Levy - if you pay, have your say
21 May 2009 Cattle producers: have your say on tick management
20 May 2009 CQ students discover a future in agricultural science
18 May 2009Tipped loss of 8c/litre subsidy fuels rural concerns
15 May 2009 Approach to regrowth is a lose-lose all around
14 May 2009Light at end of tunnel for agricultural transport
14 May 2009Drought reform stalled but report flags changes ahead
13 May 2009Budget puts dimmer on economic shining light - agriculture
12 May 2009Last chance for competitive fertiliser
11 May 2009AgForce seeking producer input on wild dog cost
08 May 2009Grain movement increases through port
06 May 2009AgForce seeks young cattle director
06 May 2009AgForce backs putting beef marketing on front foot
April
30 April 2009AgForce at Beef 09 on regrowth, transport and transaction levy
28 April 2009 Hansard debate reflects AgForce lobbying
28 April 2009 AgForce conservation efforts recognised
27 April 2009 Gateway to agribusiness opens for schools
27 April 2009 AgForce wants snappy on-ground action for wild dogs
22 April 2009 Wild dogs on the prowl travel 600km in 30 days
22 April 2009 AgForce hears feedback on regrowth moratorium impacts
20 April 2009 Regrowth issue fuels new agricultural alliance
17 April 2009 Regrowth issue sparks gathering of minds in Rockhampton
16 April 2009 AgForce regional roadshow comes to Roma
16 April 2009 Producers warned not to rely on EC drought assistance
09 April 2009 North-west mine spill mop-up highlights need for change
09 April 2009 AgForce e-survey gathers facts on regrowth issue
09 April 2009 Ravensdown deal boosts fertiliser competitiveness
07 April 2009 Productive land grab cuts deep in food and fibre sector
02 April 2009 Beef industry hampered in calculating CPRS cost
March
31 March 2009Vegetation issue needs swift resolution
31 March 2009Agriculture's commitment must be recognised
27 March 2009Grain mountain must be moved
24 March 2009Producers have a beef about vegetation grab
24 March 2009AgForce ready to work with new ministry
24 March 2009Conservation and agriculture work together
23 March 2009NRAC review of EC area continues
23 March 2009Bligh acknowledges regional Queensland
23 March 2009Wild dog co-ordinator calculates real cost to industry
18 March 2009Green grab for one third of the herd
18 March 2009No place for ratbags in food verus extreme greens
16 March 2009Agriculture a proven economic performer - don't hobble it
13 March 2009AgForce election policy platform
11 March 2009CPRS released, but still no answers for agriculture
10 March 2009AgForce proposes off-farm grain port solutions
09 March 2009AgForce forum to harvest grain issues
06 March 2009What is on the menu for beef?
06 March 2009Producers 'chew the fat' at Calliope
03 March 2009Sheep and wool producers urged to remain vigilant
02 March 2009Thought required on food-related policies
02 March 2009Royal Children's Hospital donation
February
27 February 2009 Recovery process a big job for NW Queensland flood zone
25 February 2009 Making the time fit the (rural) crime
24 February 2009 Queensland welcomes new CEO for troubled wool group
19 February 2009 Grain growers pay price for rail inefficiencies
18 February 2009 AgForce challenges attitude on trees
12 February 2009 Local knowledge most valuable in NW flood situation
12 February 2009 Federal climate change inquiry a step in the right direction
10 February 2009 NW natural disaster declaration welcome
03 February 2009 Wool would make roof insulation plan even 'greener'
02 February 2009 Minister makes good decision on flood relief
January
29 January 2009Farmers adopting best-management practices
13 January 2009 Cattle rail service stays grain service grows Minister says
09 January 2009 Northern graziers welcome return of monsoonal weather
08 January 2009 AgForce wary of CQ mine water discharge
08 January 2009 Wet New Year a cause for celebration



 





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