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…
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…
Seeking help on the dairy farm
JOE is a dairy farmer from Warragul South and has a story of absolute strength.
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…
No plan for the Geelong saleyards
IT has been 12 months since the Geelong Saleyards were officially de-commissioned, with no news yet on what will happen at the site.
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…
Record number of cattle on feed
THE number of cattle on feed has set a new Australian record with 1.12 million head at the end of the June 2018 quarter, nine…
Mornington Shire rejects VFF’s calls for planning officers
THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has rejected calls by the VFF to employ two dedicated agricultural planning officers.
Victoria’s first organic co-op
By the end of this month, Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens will herald in a new era of farming.