Stories in: North East & Goulburn-Murray Farmer
United we stand, divided we fall
THE Goulburn Valley is losing dairy farmers at an unprecedented rate, thanks to skyrocketing water, feed and grain prices. Water hit $500/ML last month, meaning…
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,…
Wrapped in the future
AS a young boy, Angus McLean would contract hay and silage across his home – taking toilet rolls from room to room, visiting different farms…
Cherry growers hoping for bumper harvest
CHERRY season has officially begun, with nets going out to cover what is expected to be a bumper season. From early pickings at Cobram all…
Farmers are a key part of climate for change
MORE than 200 people from around the region and interstate last week gathered at a managing climate risk in agriculture conference held at the George…
Shepparton producers scoop the maize pool
A MAIZE crop grown out of Shepparton has taken out a national award, with all three top placegetters from the same region. Ian and Mary…
Victorian fruit CSA Australian first
ANT Wilson wants to combine community support with ethical farming, and has opened his organic orchard up to doing just that. Instead of taking his…
Illegal clearing costs farmer $300,000
A NORTH East farming operation has been ordered to pay costs of $300,000, and dedicate 148 acres to a nature conservation, after illegally clearing more…
Victoria’s Best Young Auctioneer
JOE Allen of Elders in Euroa has come out on top of the 2018 ALPA Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition. Mr Allen came first place in…
Make hay while the sun shines
DROUGHT is affecting many Australian farmers. From Queensland all the way down to Gippsland, the lack of rain is being felt across many regions and…
Victorian Nuffield scholars announced
A SHEEP farmer from out near Horsham, and an organic vegetable grower from near Mornington have both been named as the 2019 Victorian Nuffield Scholars….
Saved from drought
BRUCE McCormack can still remember the day he shot 500 of his father-in-law’s sheep. The year was 1982, and the government provided bullets for free….
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…