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China’s seafood ban a ‘nail in the coffin’ for exporters

A Mackay seafood exporter of 30 years says he is ‘definitely worried’ about the ripple effects of China’s import ban

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22nd Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Mackay Fish Market owner David Caracciolo with a gold threadfin, also known as a King Salmon. Picture: Heidi Petith

Ag Minister responds to Kingaroy animal rights protest

LOCAL federal member and Agriculture Minister has responded to an animal rights protest held outside a Kingaroy Abattoir...

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16th Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

Federal agriculture minister and member for Maranoa David Littleproud has responded to protesters targeting the Swickers Pig Abattoir in Kingaroy on December 15, 2020.

Farming communities set to receive economic boost

RURAL and regional economies are set to benefit from a $64,000 economic boost prior to Christmas, thanks to the Federal...

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12th Dec. 2020 12:12 PM

FUNDING: Rural and regional economies are set to benefit from a $64,000 economic boost prior to Christmas, thanks to the federal government. Pic: Meg Gannon

Show societies across Flynn share in $340k

“Next year is looking so much brighter and I know this support will be fantastic boost for our volunteers.”

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04th Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

Tim Louden and Tom Creed at the 2018 Mount Larcom Show.

$11 million grant available for farming communities

GRANTS now open to provide vital support for farmers and their communities. Here’s how to apply:

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30th Aug. 2020 5:08 PM

GRANTS: David Littleproud said the program would provide vital support for farmers and their communities in preparing for future drought events. Pic: Gary Ramage

Farmers burdened by ‘millions of tonnes’ of soil in river

Noosa Landcare has received a significant grant to address the “millions of tonnes” of soil ending up in the Noosa River...

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10th July 2020 3:07 PM

Noosa Landcare's Phil Moran with LNP's Llew O'Brien, David Littleproud and James Blevin.

International visitors still on the cards for Beef 2021

A big party is planned for next May as the country comes out of COVID-19 restrictions

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09th July 2020 2:07 PM

Beef Australia CEO Ian Mill, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry.

Update on $500K revamp with more cash possibly on the way

A revamp of the Proserpine Showground is under way and set to be completed in time for the 2021 show.

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08th July 2020 7:07 AM

LNP candidate for Whitsunday Amanda Camm, Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers, treasurer Helen Wright, Dawson MP George Christensen and Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud at the Proserpine showgrounds.

Funding undergoes review for a fairer outcome

The national disaster recovery funding is being looked at to ensure assistance is evenly spread between states.

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05th June 2020 5:06 AM

FAIR CALL: Emergency management minister David Littleproud wants funding to be fair and equitable for Australians living in different states.

MP says milk levy continuing a ‘gimmick’

Dairy farmers will benefit from a 10 cent per litre levy, but the ag minister says it’s a ‘pitiful offering’.

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02nd June 2020 10:06 AM

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