Stories in: Insight & People
Seeking help on the dairy farm
JOE is a dairy farmer from Warragul South and has a story of absolute strength.
Shearing fundraiser sees $53,000 for cancer cause
OVER the last few months, the North East and Goublurn Valley Farmer has been keeping tabs on the Ogden family from Wanalta.
From little things, big things grow
THE rain began to drum gently on the roof of the Purcell family home. Clouds had been gathering all day, dark and foreboding, and finally…
North East farmer new president of Grassland Society
MANSFIELD’S Matt Mahoney has been announced as the new Grassland Society of Southern Australia president. A well-known farmer and farm advisor in the North East,…
North East farmers win national hay quality awards
NORTH East farmers have been recognised as some of the best hay producers in the country, after the recent 2018 Feed Central National Hay Quality…
Ogdens shearing for cancer research
EVERY Easter, the Ogden family donate their 10 best lambs to the Royal Children’s Hospital – regardless of how tough the season is. The fundraiser…
Potatoes and love in volcanic soil
IN a lilting Irish accent, Mary Walsh talks about her life as a farmer’s wife. There is no feminist barrow to push, no demands that…
Witherswood shutting the stockyard gate
AFTER 25 years in the industry, John and Joan Woodruff will oversee the complete dispersal of their renowned stud, Witherswood Angus, across a three stage…
Superheros wear gumboots, not capes
IMOGEN the super-farmer. Well, that’s how we like to think of her. Currently heavily pregnant with her first child at 27 years of age, working…
Treechange leads to a Beechworth world first
PRECARIOUSLY balancing on the top of a ladder, Gamila MacRury pauses midway through picking olives. It is harvest time – she hopes to ferment more…
From tomatoes to tourists
IAN and Marilyn Lanyon epitomise successful farming. Unlike many, they have embraced change at every opportunity – chosen to diversify, to grow and to adapt….
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winners revealed
EVEN exceptional women have been recognised for their contribution to Australia’s rural industries by being named state and territory winners of the 2018 AgriFutures Rural…
Gippsland dairy farmers inducted on honour roll
GIPPSLAND bull, Medallion, has taken another step towards iconic status after his owners were inducted on the Genetics Australia honour roll.
Being born in Gippsland was the beginning of Adam’s story
ADAM’S story begins on a dairy farm in Gippsland – born and raised.
Hard work equals success for LamBacon entrepreneur
AS far as she is aware, Toni Barton is the first person in Australia – and most probably the world – to produce lamb bacon.
Sallie is milking for mental health
ONE Sunday afternoon, Michael Bowen walked into his daughter’s kitchen and, to her complete shock, broke down.