Farmer News

Federal Election Politics and Government

Indi candidates’ forum to air hot election issues

VFF branch invites community to town hall style forum at North Wangaratta next Monday night

Steve Kelly >

09 Apr 2025

Southern Farmer News

Craig Sharam receives Give It Community award at the annual One Elders Awards

Craig Sharam, Elders Bendigo branch manager, receives One Elders’ ‘Give It’ community award

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Dairy

Terang student pursues her love of animals

Rachel Dickson is pursuing a carer in veterinary science with cows one of her main focuses

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Dairy

Virtual fencing could be the next big thing in livestock management

Momentum for virtual fencing growing as electric stimulus proves a positive management tool

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer News

Combatting invasive weeds at local government level

Invasive weeds a priority with a new law implemented by the Mitchell Shire Council

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer News

Combatting invasive weeds at local government level

Invasive weeds a priority with a new law implemented by the Mitchell Shire Council

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Livestock

Donkeys for life at Iron Brook

Linda Jay of Iron Brook Donkeys farm has a profound love of donkeys garnered over 53 years

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer News

Dry Creek a project in landscape restoration

The Dry Creek Restoration Project has involved weed removal and replanting of native species

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30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Events

Final showcase event at Echuca Farmers Market

A popular initiative, the Echuca Farmers Market hosted its final showcase on February 1

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Horticulture

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus detected in Victoria

Goulburn Valley glasshouse detects foreign virus on plants moved from South Australi

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Events

Final showcase event at Echuca Farmers Market

A popular initiative, the Echuca Farmers Market hosted its final showcase on February 1

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Horticulture

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus detected in Victoria

Goulburn Valley glasshouse detects foreign virus on plants moved from South Australi

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Cropping

Private cattle sales inflate activity

Wangaratta throughput best in five years, with $66.59 million worth weighed and sold in 2024

Steve Kelly >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer 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

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Horticulture

Cool climate a winner for Fowles Wine

Fowles Wine at Avenel earns top awards at state wine show

Lynn Elder >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

State government support for pig welfare recommendations

State government supports 16 out of 18 pig welfare reforms following enquiry

Lynn Elder >

30 Jan 2025

Insights and People

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Insights and People

Students learn the ins and outs of junior judging

Students learn the ins and outs of junior judging at Bedgerabong

Brendan McCool >

26 Jun 2025

North East Farmer Insights and People

Tup Forge off to the states for ride of her life

Tup Forge off to USA for the ride of her life in the women’s saddle bronc competition

Lynn Elder >

29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Insights and People

Getting kids on-farm critical to increase vegetable intake

Third-generation farmer, Catherine Velisha has developed VEG Education, a farm gate program

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Insights and People

Expectations on new VFF leadership

New leadership of the Victorian Farmers Federation brings to forefront organisation challenges

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30 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Insights and People

Controlling blackberries a priority

Pheasant Creek Blackberry Action Group assisted by Parks Victoria and GrazeAway goats

Farmer News >

03 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Insights and People

Victorian agricultural societies receive targeted support

State funding of $300,000 divided between 34 agricultural societies across regional Victori

Farmer News >

03 Jan 2025

Southern Farmer Insights and People

Bee happy breeding queens

Passion for queen bees is a focus for Gippsland beekeeper

Lynn Elder >

03 Jan 2025

Livestock

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North East Farmer Livestock

Tougher times trigger higher numbers

3000 head from across the region and beyond snapped up by northern buyers

Steve Kelly >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Community effort required to manage threat of wild dogs say VFF

Vice President of the Victorian Farmers Federation advises farmer to come together

Mike Smith >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Tail of two towns

The act of hanging a predator on show goes back centuries, in 2025 it has divided Mansfield

Mike Smith >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

VFF drought talk draws farmers out in force

Lack of rain is prompting talk around how to best prepare local farmers during a dry period

Lynn Elder >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Dry conditions see 2000 head offered at autumn sale

More than 100 people attended Myrtleford’s Autumn Special Cattle Sale last Wednesday

Alpine Observer Myrtleford Times >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Cattle composting trial underway

Small-scale cattle composting trial underway at Rutherglen site

Mansfield Courier >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Giving lamb growers an early edge

Research shows early-stage nutrition and management delivers profitability in lamb production

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Livestock

Bird flu testing site rolls out of town

Mission accomplished: bird flu testing completed and the politest ‘good riddance’ is imagined

Andy Wilson >

29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Livestock

Twin lamb disease

Good quality supplementary feeding should be given to pregnant ewes to maintain energy intake

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

Livestock

Wild dog crisis: Bath pushes for additional funding to control numbers

Funding to control wild dogs breeding on public land is woefully inadequate

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

Dairy

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Southern Farmer Dairy

Flexibility is the key in a tough season

Tough season impacts milking routine for Barongarook West farmer

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29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Dairy

Only eight dairy farms pass the EPA test

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

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29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Dairy

Virtual fencing regulations one step closer for farmers

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

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

Dairy

Dairy’s Finest sale averages $4850

All 23 lots sell at Dairy’s Finest sale at Moama on April 14

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

Dairy

Terang farmers score rare double breed achievement

Both the Dickson’s Holstein and Jersey studs have topped the latest ABV lists

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

Viticulture

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Viticulture

Flourishing fruits of the season

Myrtleford’s vineyards are busy harvesting this year’s grapes

Phoebe Morgan >

06 May 2025

North East Farmer Viticulture

SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY:

SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY: A third-generation member of the Brown Family Wine Group, Ross Brown was recognised for his “significant service to the winemaking industry, and to tourism” in the 2025 Australia Day honours list. Named a Member of the Order...

Simone Kerwin >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Viticulture

A challenging road to carbon neutrality

Chambers family at Lake Moodemere near Rutherglen talk about their change in farming practices

Wangaratta Chronicle >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Viticulture

Casella announces Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification

CFB-owned Rutherglen and Glenrowan wineries among those now certified by SW

Wangaratta Chronicle >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Viticulture

Top tipple to local winery

Delatite Wines awarded Best Other Table White for late harvest riesling at Victorian Wine Show

Mansfield Courier >

20 Dec 2024

Cropping

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North East Farmer Cropping

Soil biology and climate resilience

Soil expert reveals hidden connection between farming practices and local climate

Mansfield Courier >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Cropping

Final push….community rallies against solar farm

Community makes one last stand before Meadow Creek Solar Farm objections close

Bailey Zimmermann >

29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Cropping

Australian canola fuelling a greener flight path

Report on biofuels identifies opportunity for Australia to leverage its canola industry

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

Cropping

Animal welfare under the spotlight

Those responsible for animals need to ensure their wellbeing

Andy Wilson >

06 May 2025

Further detection of Tomato Rugose Fruit Virus in Victoria

ToBRFV response plan continues on an infected property in northern Victori

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

Southern Farmer Horticulture

Plenty Valley Produce cultivates new growth in Flowerdale

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

Emma Oliver >

29 May 2025

Southern Farmer 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

Farmer News >

29 May 2025

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

Wangaratta Chronicle >

06 May 2025

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

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06 May 2025

Water

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North East Farmer Water

Where’s the water?

Aussie Pumps believes it takes a joint state and federal approach to ensure water security

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29 May 2025

Water

Benefits of reallocated water to flow across Gippsland

16 gigalitres of water reallocated to Gippsland farmers, Traditional Owners and the environment

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

Water

Major dewatering works to improve irrigation network

Goulburn-Murray water will be de-watering some irrigation channels over winter for maintenance

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

Water

Aussie’s hot wash bargains

Aussie Pumps allows dairy farmers to buy direct at wholesale prices

Farmer News >

06 May 2025

North East Farmer Water

Wildfire alert, preparation the key

Defending your property against fire requires knowing how to use your pump and train with it

Farmer News >

30 Jan 2025

North East Farmer Water

Gearing up for a fierce fire season

Australian Pump Industries is urging the community to be prepared this fire season

Farmer News >

20 Dec 2024

Southern Farmer Water

Regional Renewable Organics Network takes significant step

Planning permit and development licence applications have been lodged for RRON project

Farmer News >

10 Dec 2024

Events

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North East Farmer Events

First-ever tour explores historic shearing sheds

A Shearng Shed tour through Mansfield district has enlightened much of the history of sheep

Pam Zierk-Mahoney >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Events

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29 May 2025

North East Farmer Events

Heavy horse driving day a family legacy

The annual Benalla Heavy Horse Driving Day is an opportunity to see the big horses in action

Lynn Elder >

29 May 2025

North East Farmer Events

Food brings people together

Seymour’s foodie festival dominated by Strathbogie Shire locals

Andy Wilson >

29 May 2025

Events

Entrants shine at group finals in Kyneton

The best show competitors came together in Kyneton for the recent group finals

Lynn Elder >

06 May 2025

Advertising Feature Articles and Sponsored Content

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Do Cows Like Jazz? Exploring Strategies for Livestock Stress-Reduction

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28 Oct 2024