Pimelea studies to be presented to region
St George, Begonia and Roma will all be hosting information sessions about the current research on Pimelea.
Roma
Don't miss out on the headlines from Roma. Followed categories will be added to My News.
SOUTHERN Queensland primary producers wanting to know more about research being done to help prevent cattle being poisoned by toxic pimelea plants are encouraged to attend free information sessions in Roma, Begonia and St George this week.
AgForce general president Grant Maudsley said researchers from the University of Queensland and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries would be on hand to discuss how their work was progressing.
"Pimelea is a native toxic plant that occurs over one third of Australia's pastoral area across five states causing seasonal cattle deaths, reducing weight gain in surviving cattle and rendering large pasture areas too risky for grazing,” he said.
"With producers losing hundreds of cattle to pimelea poisoning in recent dry years and patches of pimelea emerging again in parts of southern and western Queensland this year, this national research project is vitally important.
"An initial six-month research project began in 2017 after producers pledged cash and in-kind support to leverage matching funding from Meat and Livestock Australia's Donor Company, and we are pleased MLA followed up with an additional $1.5 million over three years to continue research into plant toxins.
"These information sessions in southern Queensland will provide producers with an update on work being done to develop a rumen drench to break down or block the toxins as well as proposed work to reduce the impact and abundance of Pimelea.
"AgForce is also looking for producers willing to share their learnings about pimelea management as case studies,” he said.
The information session in Roma will be held at the saleyards on October 30, from 1pm.
Begonia and St George will host sessions on October 31.
Originally published as Pimelea studies to be presented to region
Grim new twist in case of missing man Jack McLennan
Police will hold a press conference today after detectives from the Darling Downs Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Investigation Unit established Operation Whiskey Pocket in the search for Sunshine Coast man Jack McLennan in the South Burnett.
‘Look who has turned up’: Dick finally meets debate rival
Cardboard cut-out Jarrod Bleijie has made a surprise visit to meet Cameron Dick ahead of their big debate on Thursday. SEE THE VIDEO
Rocky woman instantly loses licence after clocked at eye-watering speed
A woman who was busted travelling at break neck speeds on a rural highway has been dealt an enormous fine and instant licence suspension.
Why most Queenslanders don’t want ‘cheap’ Games
Many Queenslanders have resoundingly rejected Premier Steven Miles’ no frills option for an Olympic Games stadium, instead backing the more ambitious proposals which could also lure major artists like Taylor Swift to Queensland. SPECIAL REPORT
Woman hospitalised after violent dispute in state’s southwest
A violent dispute in the southwest region on Friday evening saw a woman taken to hospital with a head injury. Here’s what we know.
Where 60 per cent of voters prefer Steven Miles and Labor
An exclusive Courier-Mail poll reveals Queensland is divided, with Premier Steven Miles holding an overwhelming majority in one part of the state while David Crisafulli dominates in the regions.