Agriculture

Sweet potato farm wants more worker accommodation

The owners of a South Kolan property used primarily for growing and packing sweet potatoes want to expand farm worker accommodation.

Canegrowers dispute science behind reef protection plans

Bundaberg Region canegrowers dispute the science behind proposed restrictions which seek to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Livestock market optimism lifts after rain

There was gerater optimism at the Burnett Livestock & Realty meatworks and store sale on Monday after some good rain in the region.

Guatemala joins call for action on India sugar subsidies

Queensland Sugar has welcomed Guatemala joining Australia and Brazil to seek WTO intervention over India's sugar subsidies.

Passion for farming leads Bruce to scholarship opportunity

Tinaberries is a household name in the Bundaberg Region during strawberry season but the family farm also produces hundreds of tonnes of passionfruit each year.

It's a farmer's life for Bruce

The name Tinaberries is well known in the Bundaberg Region. We learn more about this successful mixed farming operation.

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