QGoat

QGoat This group has been formed to promote and advance commercial goat production in Queensland. Vision
Grow a strong and progressive commercial goat organisation.
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A Queensland Goat Producers Group which welcomes and invites breeders of all goat breeds - meat, fibre, milk, lifestyle - to join in the promotion of and education about their breed and the health and welfare of goats in general. Purpose
We offer direct engagement with commercial goat producers, researchers, educators & suppliers to identify producer issues and collaborate to address issues within

our region. Objectives
a ) To promote a strong network, and actively advance goat production with education, research, technology and extension in Queensland. b) To improve productivity by increasing producers' awareness of better farming systems and develop Best Management Practices guidelines, to maximise net livestock income/ha through increased uptake of known, new and developing information and technology. c) To represent members of the Association in negotiations or discussions with businesses, agencies, organisations or persons wherever the Association thinks such representation is desirable. e) To develop, assist and extend research of any kind associated with the marketing, industry development, husbandry and utilisation of goats and their derivatives. b) To optimise the genetic potential of the regional herd increasing production characteristics, fertility and kid survival. g) To support and promote all goat breed groups, associated industries and organisations, to advance the commercial goat industry.

29/05/2026
22/05/2026

Primary producers impacted by the Western Qld Floods in early 2025 can apply for up to $500,000 to rebuild damaged or destroyed fences and help protect livestock.

Eligible graziers in these Local Government Areas can apply:

✅ Balonne Shire Council
✅ Barcaldine Regional Council
✅ Barcoo Shire Council
✅ Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
✅ Boulia Shire Council
✅ Bulloo Shire Council
✅ Diamantina Shire Council
✅ Longreach Regional Council
✅ Murweh Shire Council
✅ Paroo Shire Council
✅ Quilpie Shire Council
✅ Winton Shire Council.

Applications close 30 June 2026.

Grants are jointly funded by the Australian and Qld governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

For more information and to check eligibility, contact the Department of Primary Industries on ☎️ 13 25 23 or visit 👉https://okt.to/4FPTa5

14/05/2026

Regional Area Manager for the North West and Gulf, Sam Fryer, will be in Julia Creek and Richmond next week!

Chat to Sam about disaster recovery assistance available to primary producers following the 🌧️ Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, 24 December 2025 - 24 April 2026.

📍 10am – 5pm, Tuesday 19 May – The Smart Hub, Julia Creek
📍 9am – 5pm, Wednesday 20 May – Civic Centre | Supper Room, Richmond

Call Sam on 📱 0427007240 or contact us at 📞 1800 623 946 to book an appointment with Sam Fryer.

14/05/2026

Dry weather, rising costs—and why community matters more than ever 🤝

In this week's column, Janet Reddan, AgForce Southern Inland Director, talks about the issues producers are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Qld.

"For us the main issues are the EBPC Act, fuel and fertiliser, and dry weather."

Read more 👉 https://okt.to/HVsUFo

09/05/2026
08/05/2026

Dry Season Decisions for Graziers workshops coming up around the region at Warwick, Millmerran, Texas and Stanthorpe

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PO Box 1463
Emerald, QLD
4720

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