Stories in: Southern Farmer
Phylloxera outbreak confirmed
A FIVE kilometre quarantine zone has been established around St Andrews after Phylloxera was detected at a commercial winery. Vinehealth Australia, and Australian Grape and…
The green fight continues
THE Peninsula branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation has renewed calls for two ag officers to be employed in planning at the Mornington Peninsula Shire….
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…
After two decades Henry has ‘the’ fruit
THEY say you should not mix business with pleasure – but nobody told Henry Bartosiewicz that. He has spent two decades planting, developing and challenging…
Going it alone
MICHAELA is a strong and dedicated dairy farmer from Labertouche. Since having to let go of her full time farm hand two years ago due…
Rosebud contractor fined for illegal 1080 use
A PEST contractor has been fined $4000 at the Dromana Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to providing 1080 bait products to a person not authorised…
Hereford animal name change
A recent change to the Herefords Australia Regulations has been introduced into the Herefords Australia registry software. All animals that have been DNA tested as…
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…
A season halved
FARMERS in Central Victoria have been granted a month’s grace following patchy rainfall in October. Producers within a 40-kilometre radius of Alexandra received between 20-40ml…
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….
From head chef to chief milker
MATT, a share farmer in West Gippsland, has researched mental illness and is excited to share what he has discovered through not just research, but…
Black is the new black
A DESIRE for equal standing is what turned Steph Bechaz into a sheep breeder. She is no rights activist; rather, Steph has a keen eye…
Blueberry boom prediction
THE Yarra Valley berry season is just weeks away from beginning and 2018 will be the year of new export markets, according to YV Fresh…
A palate for success
IT was 6pm, and Dylan McMahon was rushing out the office door. It had been a busy day, and he was looking forward to heading…
Spring lamb sales open $50 dearer than predicted
LAMB prices have smashed records across the state – and it may just be the saving grace for farmers doing it tough in New South…
Research shows partial mixed rations (PMR) is worthy
AGRICULTURE Victoria researchers at Ellinbank recently hosted a two-day workshop for dairy industry service providers. Around 20 representatives from feed and milk companies and Dairy…