Farmer News

News

Direct air injection unit wins coveted Henty Machine of the Year

News

Council coordinates canid predation conversation

News

Trina Solar gets green light for Kiewa Valley BESS

Victorian Premier announces Chinese company's $450M Kiewa Valley BESS project approved.

News

VFF calls on government to stump up for major energy transition reset

News

Lead contamination risk from solar panels

GMM reverses objection on solar farm, but cites lead contamination risk for waterways

News

Excitement grows for the 2025 MIA/Riverina School Crop Competition

During 2025, Yanco Ag students have participated in the MIA/Riverina School Crop Competition.

Livestock

Realistic approach needed to caged-egg ban

Phase-out of caged eggs delayed until 2030 due to concern around bird flu related supply issues

Livestock

Blowflies buzz off!

Heading into warmer weather, sheep producers need to keep flystrike prevention front of mind

Livestock

Lighter cattle prices jump at bigger than expected yarding

Light cattle prices lift at larger than expected Wangaratta store sale

Livestock

Council coordinates canid predation conversation

Council has stepped in to ensure relevant authorities listen to Mansfield Shire residents

Livestock

Outcross sires and proven performers on offer at Riddellvue

30 well-structured, paddock-ready bulls to go under the hammer at Riddellvue, September 11

Livestock

NSW Government delivers world-first foot and mouth vaccine to protect livestock industries & food supply

This FMD vaccine is an mRNA vaccine is fully synthetic making it safer and faster to produce

Dairy

History preserved in the Cattle Pavilion

Wangaratta Show's Dairy Winners Board has been replicated to to preserve history

Dairy

RESEARCHING VALUE-ADDING IN DAIRY: Based in Lake Boga, Victoria, Sally Bethune is a dynamic and community-minded dairy farmer who will study the “keys to success in value adding for dairy farmers”.Sally has a passion for innovation and...

Dairy

Right place, right time

NEX Business Farming Wellness will be onsite at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo

Dairy

Dairy and farming expo celebrates 26 years

Two big days of all things dairy with expo scheduled for September 3 and 4 at Korumburr

Dairy

Representing Victoria in dairy judging on the national stage

Luke Gardiner heads to Adelaide in September to compete for young dairy judge title

Dairy

Virtual fencing regulations one step closer for farmers

Virtual fencing uses collars with GPS and wireless technology to control livestock

Dairy

Only eight dairy farms pass the EPA test

EPA Victoria inspects management of dairy effluent at 43 dairy farms across eastern Gippsland

Dairy

Flexibility is the key in a tough season

Tough season impacts milking routine for Barongarook West farmer

Cropping

Backing farmers for a resilient future

Opinion by Senator Ciccone regarding $1B investment in Regional Investment Corporation

Cropping

Confusion over water reports for proposed bore in Whitlands

Community and Domaine Chandon at odds over scope of hydrogeological study

Cropping

The rewilding of Karlindy

Karst Kruen bought the 48-hectare property in Barwite with the goal to revegetate it

Cropping

Rod Manning has gone a droving

A decision by Mansfield's Rod Manning to go droving in southern NSW has paid off

Cropping

Agriwellness Euroa launched

New group supports farmers with special forum

Cropping

All Saints Estate among 2026 Halliday Award winners

All Saints Estates receives 100 points for its Museum Muscadelle NV, Rutherglen

Horticulture

Tackling the destruction of deer

Burgeoning feral deer population is causing significant economic and environmental damage

Horticulture

Million-dollar fine for attempting to bypass export controls

The Grape House Pty Ltd pleads guilty to making false representation to obtain certification

Horticulture

Where lavender, bushfood, and bees thrive in biodiversity

Chintin Botanicals is a family farming enterprise and farmshop in the Eastern Macedon Ranges

Horticulture

Further detection of Tomato Rugose Fruit Virus in Victoria

ToBRFV response plan continues on an infected property in northern Victori

Horticulture

Plenty Valley Produce cultivates new growth in Flowerdale

With demand only growing Plenty Valley Produce has relocated its market garden to Flowerdale

Horticulture

Cultivating spring blooms in winter’s chill

Thistle and Weeds is a small-scale flower in Avonsleigh, in the rolling hills of the Dandenongs

Horticulture

McCurdy demands fruit fly funding in 2025 Victorian Budget

Funding for fruit fly program in May's state budget a high priority for McCurdy

Horticulture

Greater Shepparton to again showcase region at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Greater Shepparton supported by Fruit Growers Victoria to attend Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Community

Events

Milestone market for Myrtleford

Ninth year of Myrtleford Farmers' Market to be marked this weekend

Events

Plans well in place for Myrtleford Show

Make your plans now for the Myrtleford Show this October 24 and 25

Events

Elmore Field Days 2025: Celebrating 62 years of innovation and community

Elmore Field Days offer up agricultural innovation and hands-on experiences, this 7-9 October

Events

Rural Ambassadors prepare for state final

An important role for VAS (Victorian Agricultural Shows) is preparing Rural Ambassador entrants for the state final this month at the Melbourne Royal Show. Last month seven of the eight state finalists gathered in Bendigo for a final information...

Machinery

Direct air injection unit wins coveted Henty Machine of the Year

FurrowMate® has won the coveted 2025 Henty Machine of the Year Award

Machinery

Noll steps in to take reins of Henty Machinery Field Days

Nigel Sheetz steps down as chair of Henty Machinery Field Days, Matthew Noll takes on role

Machinery

New excavators, dozers bolster LiuGong line-up

More LiuGong products join the brand's portfolio in Australi

Machinery

Vintage machinery enthusiasts marvel at rare sight of old headers

Harvest draws 1100 strong crowd, with guests enjoying the vintage tractor and header display

Viticulture

Fears raised over licence to bore into Whitlands water supply

Whitlands residents raise concerns over Domaine Chandon's application to bore into aquifer

Viticulture

Australian agtech eliminates need for vineyard chemicals with UV light technology

J Robotics selected as finalist in Australia's first AI and robotics sprint

Viticulture

Morris of Rutherglen among world's best muscats

Morris of Rutherglen has had two of its wines included in the top 10 best muscats at the 2025 Muscats du Monde. The 25th edition of the Muscats du Monde international competition organised by Forum Oenologie was held on 10 July in Burgundy, France...

Viticulture