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McCormack new Nationals Leader

Veterans Affairs Minister Michael McCormack has been elected the new Federal Nationals leader, seeing out a last-minute challenge from Queenslander George Christensen. Party members and senators had gathered for a special party meeting at 8am in...

Rodney Woods
Water

Changes promised for G-MW

The changes proposed for G-MW are about being more transparent on costs, implementing efficiencies and making sure the organisation delivers the services the community wants at an affordable price, Federal Water Minister Lisa Neville says.

Geoff Adams
Water

Murray-Darling Basin Plan - what is it and what’s happening now?

What is the basin plan about?

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Security in danger

The Senate’s political games are endangering the future food security of this nation, according to Murray River Group chair Cheryl McKinnon.

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China thirst grows wine export

Booming exports to China have seen the Australian wine industry achieve record export levels, adding more than $2.56billion in value last year. The new figures released by Wine Australia reveal that exports to China have increased by more than half...

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Group seeking hemp growers

The Industrial Hemp Association of Victoria will be at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo this week to talk to potential growers of the rare crop. With growers already in northern Victoria, including one near Rochester, association member David...

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Murray Goulburn buyer seeks loyalty

Lino Saputo Jr has demanded loyalty from potential suppliers in Australia, and also called on rival processors to stop encouraging milk growth without an immediate market.

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Dairy

Dairy tour to visit Goulburn Valley

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE is set to welcome a delegation of dairy representatives from India next week. GOTAFE secured the contract to deliver the study tour with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The delegation has been drawn from...

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Price issues spur move

Issues over water and the milk price crisis were the reasons for Invergordon dairy farmer Darren Crawford leaving the industry. Mr Crawford, as a Murray Goulburn supplier, said he was not pleased about how he was treated. ‘‘It was meant...

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Seasonal more productive

Seasonal workers are on average 20 per cent more productive than backpackers, an Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences report has found.

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Barnabye: Joyce resigns as Deputy PM

Barnaby Joyce will step down from the second top job as well as the Nationals leadership, as his party investigates an allegation of sexual harassment. My Joyce denied the claims and told reporters in Armidale on February 23 that he will throw open...

Rodney Woods

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Murray Goulburn buyer seeks loyalty

Lino Saputo Jr has demanded loyalty from potential suppliers in Australia, and also called on rival processors to stop encouraging milk growth without an immediate market.

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Dairy

Day supports dairy farmers

Representatives from Murray Dairy, AgriSafe and the Rural Financial Counselling Service attended a barbecue lunch last week to talk to dairy farmers about the services available to them to improve their mental, physical and financial health during what has been a tough period for the industry.

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Dairy

Dairy tour to visit Goulburn Valley

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE is set to welcome a delegation of dairy representatives from India next week. GOTAFE secured the contract to deliver the study tour with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The delegation has been drawn from...

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Dairy

Murray Goulburn loss

Milk processor Murray Goulburn has suffered a 29 per cent loss in milk supply, the company’s half-yearly report has revealed. The company recorded an after-tax profit of $14million for the first half of the financial year. The first half of...

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Temperatures continue to fall below February averages

During the past week daily maximum temperatures in the northern part of WA have continued to be below the February normals. The highest temperature so far at Broome since 27th December last, has not yet reached 35 degrees and this is the longest...

Peter Nelson
The Boss's Dog

2018 the Year of the Dog? Of course it is!

Come this Friday, we start an entire year that is about ME. If last year was the year of the Donald, this one is the Year of the Dog. And I have 1.8 billion Chinese people almost entirely focussed on me and my extraordinary qualities, to which they...

The General

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Murray-Darling Basin Plan - what is it and what’s happening now?

What is the basin plan about?

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Water

Security in danger

The Senate’s political games are endangering the future food security of this nation, according to Murray River Group chair Cheryl McKinnon.

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Water

16Gl water to be sold

The Victorian Environmental Water Holder intends to sell up to 16Gl of water in the northern Victorian water market between February and June.

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Water

Groups set to advise G-MW

Fifty-five community members who will assist with the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District 25-year asset strategy and the tariff and pricing strategy, have been inducted by Goulburn-Murray Water.

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Seasonal more productive

Seasonal workers are on average 20 per cent more productive than backpackers, an Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences report has found.

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New twist on bird threat to orchards

Birds that hang around crops may be doing more good than harm, according to a Charles Sturt University Albury campus ecologist. Rebecca Peisley’s research into the benefits and costs of bird activity in agroecosystems was conducted across...

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Heritage celebrated

Shepparton’s Albanian community is gearing up for its long-running harvest festival. What started as a way for local Albanian community members to gather to celebrate culture and connect with each other has grown and thrived during the past 15...

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Viticulture

China thirst grows wine export

Booming exports to China have seen the Australian wine industry achieve record export levels, adding more than $2.56billion in value last year. The new figures released by Wine Australia reveal that exports to China have increased by more than half...

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Wine tactics spur complaint

Australia is seeking global wine intervention after accusing Canada of keeping Australian wine off its supermarket shelves. The Federal Government has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organisation in protest at the way Canada applies...

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Livestock

RamSelect offers buyers the information they seek

Kangaroo Island stud Ella Matta White Suffolk and Merino has credited genetic selection app RamSelect with helping it record its best sales result late last year. The sale saw the stud sell its highest ever top-priced ram for $16000 and achieve an...

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Livestock

In-depth meat market insights

Red meat producers now have access to in-depth insights into what is driving demand for Australian product in global markets and domestically with the release of Meat & Livestock Australia’s new online market snapshots.

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Livestock

Tabs kept on all pigs

Reporting of all pig movements is now mandatory after state and territory governments introduced a law on February 6.

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Nagambie On Water Festival

The Nagambie On Water Festival is fun and interactive, with a plethora of events, supported by local community groups. There’s an activity for all adrenaline levels Grape Stomping, Reel Racing, Canoe Challenges, Open Water swimming, Colour...

03-04

Mar

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Tallarook Farmers Market

The Tallarook Farmers Market is located in the charming country town of Tallarook. The Market is also VFMA accredited and boasts a variety of locally grown produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, pork, goat meat, wine, olives, olive...

04

Mar

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Events

Pulse Check Discussion Group Meeting

The Riverine Plains Inc North East Victoria & Southern NSW Pulse Check discussion group is part of the GRDC Southern Pulse Extension Project and has a focus on practical aspects of pulse production, management and marketing in this region...

07

Mar

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Events

Understanding post-emergent grass herbicides workshop (Barooga)

The workshop delves into herbicide biochemistry and how this knowledge applies to everyday herbicide decisions. Focussing on the science that underpins how different post-emergent grass active herbicides work and optimising field performance. Topics...

16

Mar

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Grains of truth

Can small data be used to make big decisions for improved farm profitability in Victoria’s cropping belt?

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Cropping

Strong and versatile cultivation

Kubota Australia’s range of cultivation tools, including compact speed discs, power harrows and tine cultivators are now available at Bertoli’s Shepparton.

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Cropping

Aim for less drift

Spray drift is of great concern for sensitive crops and environments, along with the fact that if the spray doesn’t hit the intended target, you lose money and your weeds live.

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