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Mental health crisis for farmers highlighted in new research

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

Mental health crisis for farmers highlighted in new research

NEW national research released last month paints a confronting picture of the declining mental health of Australian farmers, including those in Victoria experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety with the impact of weather and natural...

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31 May 2023

Solar flare up

Solar flare up

A GROUP of landholders in the King Valley have formed a community action group to prevent development of a massive solar farm on Oxley–Meadow Creek Road. The project is proposed to be up to a 330MW site, one of the biggest in Australia, which could...

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13 Jan 2023

VFF says jobs will go under Albanese's water plan

VFF says jobs will go under Albanese’s water plan

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has warned that jobs across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will be lost if Anthony Albanese’s policy for water recovery is implemented under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF president...

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28 Apr 2022

VFF says jobs will go under Albanese's water plan

VFF says jobs will go under Albanese’s water plan

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has warned that jobs across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will be lost if Anthony Albanese’s policy for water recovery is implemented under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF president...

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28 Apr 2022

Workshops recognise the value in succession planning

Workshops recognise the value in succession planning

THE rising price of agricultural land has made succession planning more important than ever, and for some families, this issue is more complex. Agriculture business consultant Paul Blackshaw said the rise in farm values has increased interest in the...

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28 Apr 2022

Upper Murray Field Days back on the calendar

Upper Murray Field Days back on the calendar

THE inaugural Upper Murray Agricultural Field Days were held at Corryong last month as part of the annual Man From Snowy River Bush Festival (MFSRBF).The event brought together agricultural professionals, suppliers, local leaders and youth, with new...

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28 Apr 2022

Mcintosh Multi Bale Feeder improves farming efficiency and safety

Mcintosh Multi Bale Feeder improves farming efficiency and safety

MCINTOSH Farm Machinery dealers in the North East have been receiving a lot of feedback from farmers on both the new McIntosh Multi 4 and Multi 5 Bale Feeders. And it’s all been positive. The ability to carry four or five bales on the machine along...

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28 Apr 2022

Making our farms safer for everyone

Making our farms safer for everyone

AGRICULTURE Victoria and the Making our Farms Safer team from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recently delivered a farm safety workshop to Punjabi orchardists in Shepparton. Agriculture Victoria horticulture industry development manager Angie...

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28 Apr 2022

GA welcomes new board member

GA welcomes new board member

GENETICS Australia will strengthen its connections with the beef industry and benefit from one of the country’s genetics industry leaders with the appointment of Culcairn–based Lucinda Corrigan to its board. Mrs Corrigan, who runs a leading Angus...

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28 Apr 2022

Making our farms safer for everyone

Making our farms safer for everyone

AGRICULTURE Victoria and the Making our Farms Safer team from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recently delivered a farm safety workshop to Punjabi orchardists in Shepparton. Agriculture Victoria horticulture industry development manager Angie...

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28 Apr 2022

GA welcomes new board member

GA welcomes new board member

GENETICS Australia will strengthen its connections with the beef industry and benefit from one of the country’s genetics industry leaders with the appointment of Culcairn–based Lucinda Corrigan to its board. Mrs Corrigan, who runs a leading Angus...

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28 Apr 2022

Liz Fisher knows farming

Liz Fisher knows farming

THE Nationals candidate for Indi Liz Fisher has hit the ground running in the hotly contested seat, coming off what has been the best harvest yet for her Browns Plains enterpriseLiz and husband Neil have 748 hectares predominantly under dry land...

28 Apr 2022

Farm finance – young farmers getting prepared together

Farm finance – young farmers getting prepared together

YOUNG farmers in the North East are invited to a farm finance workshop to be held in Wangaratta on Wednesday, May 18 between 6.30pm and 8pm. Agriculture Victoria young farmer coordinator Sarah Wallis said it was wonderful to be able to offer the...

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28 Apr 2022

Lack of consultation continues on crown land camping

Lack of consultation continues on crown land camping

MARCH 30 saw the launch of the controversial camping on crown land river frontage initiative, with 10 campsites rolled out online over the first few weeks of the program. A further 50 sites are anticipated to be added progressively over the coming...

28 Apr 2022

Party pleaser Prosecco for the sober–curious

Party pleaser Prosecco for the sober–curious

LOW and non–alcoholic beverages are steadily commanding a larger chunk of both the domestic and international drinks market, inspiring local vineyards, breweries and distilleries to expand their product portfolio to cater to this...

28 Apr 2022

Tax time coming soon....farmers buy big

Tax time coming soon....farmers buy big

WITH the media focusing all of our attention on the upcoming federal election, it’s easy to forget that it won’t be long before we’ll be doing our tax returns. Here are some words of advice from Aussie Pumps, a genuine Australian manufacturer of...

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28 Apr 2022

Flower farm manager fined for chemical misuse

Flower farm manager fined for chemical misuse

A TORQUAY commercial flower farm manager has been fined for misusing agricultural chemicals. The farm manager was found guilty and fined a total of $75,000 without conviction for charges brought by both the Environment Protection Authority Victori...

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28 Apr 2022

Locals leading the way through timber transition

Locals leading the way through timber transition

THE State Government is supporting a further nine towns across Victoria to transition away from native timber harvesting, with targeted funding to develop new economic strategies and job opportunities. Minister for Agriculture Mary–Anne Thomas was...

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28 Apr 2022

The big day out for Victorian farming

The big day out for Victorian farming

THE Seymour Alternative Farming Expo has become a key event in the Victorian farming calendar and the 2022 event was no different, with an estimated 20,000 people walking through the gates. Once again there was everything from tractors and classic...

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28 Apr 2022

In profile: New SSG chair, Dr Scott Williams

RESPECTED veterinarian and agricultural research manager, Dr Scott Williams, will draw on insights and experience, and a commitment to innovation, built over 30 years in agriculture to his new role as chair of the Sheep Sustainability Framework’s...

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28 Apr 2022

International travel is back and applications are now open for 2023 Nuffield Scholarships

International travel is back and applications are now open for 2023 Nuffield Scholarships

ASPIRING Victorian dairy farmers are encouraged to make their mark in the industry by applying for the Gardiner Dairy Foundation 2023 Nuffield Scholarship. A Gardiner Nuffield Scholarship gives a Victorian dairy farmer an opportunity to study...

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28 Apr 2022

Impact to current use minimal under Macedon Ranges rezoning

Impact to current use minimal under Macedon Ranges rezoning

THE Macedon Ranges Rural Land Use Strategy is currently in draft, with council taking into consideration 175 formal submissions both for and against the policy, after significant community engagement. The strategy proposes rezoning some land from...

28 Apr 2022

ABVs prove Australian Jersey genetics are world leading

ABVs prove Australian Jersey genetics are world leading

THE April Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) have provided positive reinforcement that Australian Jersey genetics are world leading and bred to meet dairy farmer needs across the globe. Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the ABVs...

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28 Apr 2022

Nitrite poisoning in ruminants

Nitrite poisoning in ruminants

ALL ruminants – but particularly cattle and sheep – are susceptible to nitrate/nitrite poisoning with the peak prevalence being in late autumn or early winter, especially when a flush of feed occurs after a dry summer with the autumn break...

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28 Apr 2022

TOP OF THEIR GAME:

TOP OF THEIR GAME:

Mt Eliza’s Tess Runting took out first place for 2022 in meat sheep judging at the recent Royal Sydney Show. Young Victorians fared equally well in their chosen fields of parading and judging at the National Competition, with many placing in the...

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28 Apr 2022

Berry, berry good for you

Berry, berry good for you

EATING berries and cereal is a worthy start to the day, but the Chapmans in yonder Wandin East, Victoria, have made their passion a reason for living. On 120 acres of exquisitely fertile land crouching in the Yarra Ranges, abutting The Dandenongs...

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28 Apr 2022

North East producers team up with Coles to create carbon neutral beef range

North East producers team up with Coles to create carbon neutral beef range

MANSFIELD Shire’s Delatite Station is one of ten low–emission beef producers supplying Coles with the nation’s first supermarket own brand carbon neutral beef. Coles launched Coles Finest Certified Carbon Neutral Beef on Wednesday, April 20, with...

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28 Apr 2022

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