Rural

3 March 2026

Entries open for 2027 Ekka Wagyu Challenge

Australian Wagyu producers can gain access to some of the most comprehensive genetic benchmarking and carcass performance data in the world, with entries now open for the Royal Queensland Show’s (Ekka) 2027 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge presented...

2 March 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported an increased yarding of 895 head of cattle. Over 280 cows were yarded and the quality lines sold to a much dearer market. Heavy steers and ox also saw a price increase with a full panel of buyers in attendance...

2 March 2026

Cattle markets

612 HEAD were sold Thursday, 19th February, at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale. The market continued its strong trend, with all buyers in operation. Feeder steers sold to a solid market, as did all descriptions of steers. Heifers again met solid...

2 March 2026

Draft plan targets feral pig damage across Qld

The State Government has released a draft of the Queensland Feral Pig Management Action Plan 2026 –2031, inviting landholders, stakeholders and industry to have their say on the state’s coordinated approach to tackling one of Queensland’s most destru...

1 March 2026

Quality lines draw excellent competition at Toogoolawah sale

A quality yarding of 1,118 head was presented at Toogoolawah Store Sale on the 20th of February, with heavy feeder steers topping the market at $2,500 and maintaining the strong rates achieved at the previous fortnight’s sale. Backgrounder and weaner...

26 February 2026

Grant program opens for manufacturers

Queensland manufacturers are being offered a share of a new $79.1 million state funding pool aimed at boosting jobs, exports and productivity, with half of the funding set aside for regional businesses. The State Government has launched the Transform...

24 February 2026

Cotton picking kicks off in Qld

Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a steady season despite mixed conditions. The first to pick were Emerald growers Denis and Aaron Kiely, who began picking thei...

24 February 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported yarding of 279 head of cattle. Welcome rain across our catchment area saw all descriptions selling to very strong competition. A good quality yarding of cows sold to a dearer market, as did pasture finished he...

23 February 2026

$331M funding for Rural Generalist training until 2030

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has secured $331.7m from the Federal Government to deliver its national training program from now to December 2030. The funding, announced by Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler, prov...