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Weedy bits

December 2015 - The Australian and Queensland Government's have announced $15 million worth of projects to combat the impacts of pests and weeds on the state's farming industry.

Agricultural Minister Barnaby Joyce said in a statement that major pests are estimated to cost the Australian agricultural industries $740 million each year in livestock losses, and weed management has been estimated to cost Australian farmers more than $3 billion each year.

The funded projects will take a multi-pronged approach, undertaking a range of activities such as cluster fencing, baiting and trapping, and weed management of the key pest plant prickly acacia.

The successful applicants are:

  • Southern Downs Regional Council;
  • South West NRM Ltd;
  • Goondiwindi Regional Council;
  • Maranoa Regional Council;
  • Quilpie Shire Council;
  • Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board; and
  • Desert Channels Queensland.
More information: http://www.agricultureminister.gov.au
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