Stories in: North East & Goulburn-Murray Farmer
Preparing for dry spell
IF ever there was good advice during a dry spell, it’s ‘make a plan’. Veterinarian and local Mansfield beef producer, Dr Rod Manning, is urging…
More funds for rural communities
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering more than $525,000 for grants to rural, regional and remote communities to address local community…
Top dog going for Aussie job glory
FLY the Kelpie has spent the last few weeks working his paws off. From tracking sheep to pushing up in the yard, Fly has been…
Maygar’s Hill winery: a jewel in the Strathbogie Ranges
“THIS isolated vineyard is one of the jewels of the Strathbogie Ranges.” High praise from Australia’s most esteemed wine critic, but that is exactly what…
Pumpkin seed business eyeing two top awards
THE Australian Pumpkin Seed Company has reached the semi-finals of both the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award and the Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award….
Mansfield Producers group is still growing
THE Beechworth Food Co-op and Daylesford Macedon Produce are good examples of local farmers coming together to successfully market individual products. Some 12 months since…
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,…
Ongoing drought increases cattle slaughter numbers
ONGOING drought conditions, combined with a surge in female turn-off, has seen Australian cattle slaughter forecasts revised upwards to 7.8 million head for 2018, nine…
$35 million pledged for new research projects
SOME $35 million will be spent over the next five years looking at ways for farmers to get the most out of their livelihood. From…
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…
Farm tragedy – Mansfield man dies at work
LOCAL man has been tragically killed in a farming accident at Barjarg, near Mansfield. On Monday, July 24, the 56-year-old was feeding out on his…
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…
Anvil Angus to say goodbye
STEPHEN Handbury, stud principal at Anvil Angus, he has made the toughest decision of his adult life – for family reasons, the stud will disperse.