Stories tagged: farming
A pretty safe gamble
WHILE many people are suffering through this extended chilly, wintry weather local sheep producers by and large are faring pretty well.
Producers cautious on Co-op proposal
A TIGHT timeframe to get a local saleyards co-operative started is one of numerous sticking points for Wangaratta district beef farmers.
No rush for more rain
A DRY February should hold no real concerns for local farmers.
Best in 20 years
LOCAL beef, dairy and crop farming enterprises have experienced their best autumn break in 20 years.
Hay, no dry crop concern, just yet
THE current dry spell, which has seen most areas of Victoria receive less than one third of its long term average rainfall in April, is…
Coles deal welcomed
NORTH EAST dairy farmers have welcomed a new deal between Murray Goulburn (MG) and Coles that will deliver fresh milk direct to supermarket shelves.