Drought hits tractor sales
TRACTOR sales slid four per cent overall for 2018 as the on-flow of drought conditions moved into machinery sales. Conservative sales saw the first year…
Local farmers targeted by activist group
THERE are concerns that more than 100 farms in the North East and Goulburn Murray region have had their location – and in some cases,…
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…
From head chef to chief milker
MATT, a share farmer in West Gippsland, has researched mental illness and is excited to…
Black is the new black
A DESIRE for equal standing is what turned Steph Bechaz into a sheep breeder. She…
Blueberry boom prediction
THE Yarra Valley berry season is just weeks away from beginning and 2018 will be…
Preparing for dry spell
IF ever there was good advice during a dry spell, it’s ‘make a plan’. Veterinarian…
More funds for rural communities
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering more than $525,000 for grants…
Top dog going for Aussie job glory
FLY the Kelpie has spent the last few weeks working his paws off. From tracking…
Spring lamb sales open $50 dearer than predicted
LAMB prices have smashed records across the state – and it may just be the…
Research shows partial mixed rations (PMR) is worthy
AGRICULTURE Victoria researchers at Ellinbank recently hosted a two-day workshop for dairy industry service providers….