SUCCESSION PLANNING Succession planning for Australian farmers is a complex process that requires careful consideration of several factors. The success of any farm business relies on the continuity of operations, and proper succession planning ensures that the business can continue to thrive even after the current generation retires or passes away. In this article, we
ELECTRIC FARM VEHICLES As the world turns towards sustainable living and the adoption of renewable energy, the agricultural industry is not exempt from this shift. The use of fossil fuels in agriculture contributes substantially to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and climate change. One way to mitigate these negative impacts is by introducing electric farm
In accordance with the Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management Ltd (BMRG) Constitution, BMRG is calling a general election of Directors. The election process will be conducted between 14 October 2022 and 25 November 2022. Nominations are called for three (3) Board Director positions on the BMRG Board representing the members of
Photo credited to David T. Roberts Granddad, an Australian lungfish that made international headlines after it was discovered his species lived for more than a century, has helped prove this ecologically, evolutionary and culturally significant species originated right here in the Burnett River. Iconic “living fossil” Australian Lungfish proved to originate from Burnett River
Queensland’s natural resource management (NRM) bodies are committed to empowering and supporting Traditional Owners to realise their rights and interests and connect with and care for Country. Collectively, we have committed to supporting transition from NRM agency-led activities to a model where Traditional Owner agencies lead works and collaborate with NRM agencies to plan and
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) welcomed the opportunity to participate in the National Landcare Program Phase Two review, report released 28 February, which shows positive outcomes for Australia’s environment and national resources while supporting the agricultural sector. Phase two of the National Landcare Program, due to end mid 2023, provides $1.1 billion from the Australian
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) will receive $3.2M over three years through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, announced last week. More than 35 significant bush, vegetation and grass fires were recorded throughout the Burnett Mary region between October 2019 and January 2020. It was estimated that more than 48 000 hectares
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) Kolan River stabilisation site work, which commenced last year, is complete. The work effectively stabilised 830 meters of the Kolan riverbank, withstanding the impact of the recent extreme weather despite being so recently completed. The river is a high contributor of sediment to the Great Barrier Reef and the
