A truffle obsession
“FROM early childhood I used to go out with my father and collect mushrooms for eating,” said Dr Peter Stahle, Victorian truffle farmer and president…
Gold fever in Tolmie
FIRST impressions of Kevin Marriott, of Tolmie Gold Saffron, is his inherently positive outlook on farming and his appreciation for all the lessons learned, good…
Guano – a tale of two birds
IT was the best of times. It was the worst of times. This might have…
Sher Wagyu is a boutique operation
“HOW often do I eat Wagyu?” “Oh, not more than five times a week,” Nick…
Marketing the future
For small scale farmers who have employed more labour intensive models of farming focusing on…
Discovering Wrenwood
FOUR years ago, Lizabeth and Jayson Souness bought Wrenwood, a small acreage farm in Bungowannah,…
Shepparton migrant workers to receive $50,000
A LABOR hire company will change the way it pays its workforce after a Fair…
The cattle are home in Merrijig
EVERY year, Bruce McCormack wonders if it will be the last. The last time his…
The final goodbye
THE hammer came down for the final time at Witherswood Angus last month, when John…
Rain across region needed now
“IT’S dry as chips.” So said Elders stock and station agent Ryan Sergeant late last…
Going it alone
MICHAELA is a strong and dedicated dairy farmer from Labertouche. Since having to let go…
Farmers are a key part of climate for change
MORE than 200 people from around the region and interstate last week gathered at a…
Hereford animal name change
A recent change to the Herefords Australia Regulations has been introduced into the Herefords Australia…
Victorian fruit CSA Australian first
ANT Wilson wants to combine community support with ethical farming, and has opened his organic…
Illegal clearing costs farmer $300,000
A NORTH East farming operation has been ordered to pay costs of $300,000, and dedicate…
Victoria’s Best Young Auctioneer
JOE Allen of Elders in Euroa has come out on top of the 2018 ALPA…
Make hay while the sun shines
DROUGHT is affecting many Australian farmers. From Queensland all the way down to Gippsland, the…
Victorian Nuffield scholars announced
A SHEEP farmer from out near Horsham, and an organic vegetable grower from near Mornington…