Rates decision sees as regional boost
An economist says regional Queensland will benefit after interest rates were left on hold.
View ArticleKangaroo tagging could restore meat exports: Mulherin
The Queensland Government says it is trialing two types of tags to track kangaroos which are harvested for meat.
View ArticleChinese companies 'not pulling out' over resources tax
Queensland's Chinese consul Yang Xun Lei says he has not received any reports from Chinese investors that they plan to withdraw from mining projects because of the proposed resources super tax.
View ArticleRising dollar gouging beef producers
Rural lobby group AgForce says Queensland's beef sector is losing tens of millions of dollars because of the high Australian dollar.
View ArticlePetrol price likely to rise: RACQ
The RACQ says the price of petrol would be sitting at about $1.50 if the Australian dollar was not so strong.
View ArticleAnxious times for Queensland agriculture
Some of Queensland's largest meatworks may face big challenges re-opening this New Year.
View ArticleThe price of war: Multi-nationals milk the profits
While the war on the price of milk is being waged on the shelves by the multi-national supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, dairy farmers across the nation are feeling the pinch in a fight where...
View ArticlePort strike delivers costly blow to grain exporter
A grain exporter at Dalby, on southern Queensland's Darling Downs, says a strike at the Port of Brisbane will cost his business more than $20,000.
View ArticleGovernment 'deserts' producers with cattle export ban
A mayor in outback Queensland says the cattle industry feels 'deserted' and the ban on live exports affects every level of the supply chain.
View ArticleGraziers use internet to fight cattle export ban
Queensland graziers are using social media to call for an end to the ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia.
View ArticleCattle export ban sparks fears for sheep trade
Queensland sheep producers say they are concerned about the future of the live export trade, in light of the suspension of cattle exports to Indonesia.
View ArticleStricter rules needed for live cattle exports: Fraser
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the State Government would not support a ban on live cattle exports.
View ArticleJapan's economic slump to impact graziers
Queensland graziers say they expect Japan's economic slump to have far greater local impact than the ban on live exports to Indonesia.
View ArticleLive cattle shipments resume in Townsville
The first shipment of live cattle from north Queensland to Indonesia in nearly four months has begun loading at the Townsville port.
View ArticleDivision over Canadian break-up of single desk wheat board
The Canadian government is looking to end the export monopoly held by the Canadian Wheat Board.
View ArticleReport forecasts strong beef prices next year
Australia's beef market has a bullish future, according to a report which has highlighted good long-term demand.
View ArticleBouncing Back - Warning: This video may concern some viewers
As northern beef producers gradually resume their export trade, another successful meat export industry is still trying to win back its single most important market. Its 2 years since Russia banned...
View ArticleSouthern Queensland tannery closes
The mayor of a southern Queensland Council says he hopes the closure of Toowoomba export tannery is temporary.
View ArticleDoubt cast over resuming Russia roo trade
A south-west Queensland kangaroo meat exporter says the industry is not prepared to restart trade with its biggest overseas customer.
View ArticleWheat price rally hits feedlotters
A southern Queensland feedlotter says rising wheat prices mean an $100,000 increase in monthly feeding costs.
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