Agriculture

Farmers oppose new Reef regulations

A public hearing to discuss proposed environmental legislation to protect the Great Barrier Reef will be held in Bundaberg on Friday, 12 April.

Organic farming grows Queensland Gold ginger

Hear the head of farming operations at Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Ross Maxwell, explain how quality seed is produced organically for growing ginger.

Sweet potato farm wants more worker accommodation

The owners of a South Kolan property used primarily for growing and packing sweet potatoes want to expand farm worker accommodation.

Canegrowers dispute science behind reef protection plans

Bundaberg Region canegrowers dispute the science behind proposed restrictions which seek to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Livestock market optimism lifts after rain

There was gerater optimism at the Burnett Livestock & Realty meatworks and store sale on Monday after some good rain in the region.

Guatemala joins call for action on India sugar subsidies

Queensland Sugar has welcomed Guatemala joining Australia and Brazil to seek WTO intervention over India's sugar subsidies.

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