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Landcare’s Sandy MacKenzie has questioned the progress of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan over the last 10 years as he congratulated the Productivity Commission on their report into the controversial plan. Mr MacKenzie, from Avenel, explained why he...

Rodney Woods
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One solar farm approved, three in limbo

A solar farm has been approved for Congupna by Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne but no decision has been made on other proposals in the Greater Shepparton planning queue.

Rodney Woods
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Feds urged to get going on basin criteria

The Federal Government is being urged to work faster on a policy to protect irrigation farmers and rural communities from losing too much water under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The Ministerial Council representing the basin states and the...

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Fonterra lifts farm gate milk price by 13c

Fonterra Australia has announced an increase of 13¢/kg of milk solids to its farm gate milk price for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average price to $5.98/kg MS.

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Burping cows targeted in gene study

They’ve already added heat tolerance and feed efficiency to the Australian Breeding Values, but an Agriculture Victoria dairy scientist believes methane production may be the next big thing to be added to the index.

Alana Christensen

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Huge tractor auction at Moama

Some people might collect stamps or coins while others go for something on a larger scale.

Sophie Baldwin
Water

GV Water group acts

A Goulburn Valley water group has run out of patience with the Murray-Darling Basin governments and has developed its own tests that can be applied to water recovery projects which will protect agriculture.

Geoff Adams
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Farmers take water fight to Melbourne

The Riverina water lobby group, Speak Up, is taking the fight for water justice to Melbourne in December. It is being organised to co-incide with a meeting of federal and state Water Ministers, known as MinCo, to discuss the next phase of the...

Geoff Adams
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Irrigator wants immediate action

ANDREW WILSON is looking at a temporary water bill in excess of $200 000 just to irrigate his pastures this year. It is a bill he can ill afford. With little or no prospects for fodder purchase this spring he is facing a huge dilemma. What will he...

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Shepparton dairy numbers down

A downturn of entry numbers in the Shepparton Show dairy section on Saturday reduced competition, but the cows that did compete were of high quality.

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Dairy

Burping cows targeted in gene study

They’ve already added heat tolerance and feed efficiency to the Australian Breeding Values, but an Agriculture Victoria dairy scientist believes methane production may be the next big thing to be added to the index.

Alana Christensen
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Hay volume down in Goulburn Murray

Across the region balers are out in paddocks salvaging what they can from a disappointing and dry season.

Alana Christensen

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Leslie is Jersey judge

A familiar face at International Dairy Week is set to take on a new role, with Brian Leslie announced as the Jersey cattle judge for next year’s event.

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Dairy

Fonterra lifts farm gate milk price by 13c

Fonterra Australia has announced an increase of 13¢/kg of milk solids to its farm gate milk price for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average price to $5.98/kg MS.

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Major milk research looking deeper

A FIVE year, $11 million research project in New Zealand will investigate milk properties of different animals in a bid to produce new high value milk products. Led by Professor Warren McNabb, of New Zealand’s Riddet Institute, the project will...

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Dairy

Burping cows targeted in gene study

They’ve already added heat tolerance and feed efficiency to the Australian Breeding Values, but an Agriculture Victoria dairy scientist believes methane production may be the next big thing to be added to the index.

Alana Christensen
News

Dairy farm goes back to school

WHEN SCHOOL students started questioning Troy Peterken’s description of how milk is made, he knew it was time to do something about it. “We’ve had some kids say ‘no, mum gets our milk from the supermarket’,” Mr Peterken, who runs...

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Dairy

Shepparton dairy numbers down

A downturn of entry numbers in the Shepparton Show dairy section on Saturday reduced competition, but the cows that did compete were of high quality.

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Patto’s on the job

The Boss was pleased to see Greater Shepparton City Council taking a stand on the amount of water being forced down the river at the wrong time of year. This happened after Cr Dennis Patterson raised the issue at the the recent Murray Darling...

The General

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Me, apples - and other exotic species

I heard The Boss and the Missus having a minor dust-up the other day after he expressed minor pleasure in the blossoms on a wild cherry sprouting along the river. The Missus thinks such rude imports don’t belong on the river, whereas The Boss seems...

The General

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Breaking News

Would you drink this?

Landcare’s Sandy MacKenzie has questioned the progress of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan over the last 10 years as he congratulated the Productivity Commission on their report into the controversial plan. Mr MacKenzie, from Avenel, explained why he...

Rodney Woods
Water

Change spurs shift

A shift towards partial and total mixed ration farming systems has been the trend since 2006, in particular as the landscape of the dairy industry in the Murray Dairy region continues to change.

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Water

GV Water group acts

A Goulburn Valley water group has run out of patience with the Murray-Darling Basin governments and has developed its own tests that can be applied to water recovery projects which will protect agriculture.

Geoff Adams
Water

Time for major change

The recent leadership changes at Goulburn-Murray Water have raised some deeper issues about governance at the water authority and whether a complete restructure would make the organisation more governable.

Geoff Adams

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Horticulture

Testing new technology

High tech sensors, laser scanners and thermal imaging technology are set to call a number of Tatura orchards home, as the Victorian Government’s $12million Internet of Things (IoT) trials move a step closer to getting under way.

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New plan to fill harvest jobs

Jobseekers are being urged under a new Morrison Government scheme to take up work on farms or face losing their welfare payments for up to a month.

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Support for hort women

Current and emerging female leaders in the Australian horticulture industry are being encouraged to apply for a leadership development scholarship worth thousands of dollars.

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Great wine grape harvest

This year’s wine grape harvest in Tasmania has set new records in terms of value and volume, according to Wine Tasmania’s 2018 wine grape vintage report.

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Wine brings cheer

Australian wine export values and volumes have reached all-time record levels with the value of wine exports up 20 per cent to $2.76billion and export volumes up 10 per cent to 852million litres.

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Regions’ top drop named

Glenhope winery Burke & Wills, near Heathcote, has won the 2017 Victorian Wine Show Premier’s Trophy.

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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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Sheep auction to raise funds

Sheep producers will be able to contribute to the annual fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Shepparton Regional Saleyards this Friday.

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Livestock

New manager for saleyards

Shepparton Regional Saleyards will have a new manager from the start of next year but the rest of the staff are set to stay on.

Rodney Woods
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Euroa Village Farmers’ Market

The Euroa Village Farmers’ Market is situated beside The Seven Creeks and is held on the third Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm. Visitors can stroll around 30 stalls of seasonal produce, meats, olive products, Strathbogie region wines and...

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Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market is held on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1.30 pm at the Yarck Hall. The market provides an outlet for local producers of plants and wines, jams, produce and crafts. Funds raised help support the maintenance of...

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Mooroopna Farmers Market

The Mooroopna Farmers Market is held on the third Sunday of each month, with each market supporting different charities. The market offers a variety of seasonal local fruit and vegetables, while the craft market has a great variety of stalls. The...

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Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is a country market held on the third Sunday of every month. Featuring stalls of vegetables, arts, plants, craft and bric-a-brac plus lots more. There is also Devonshire teas, cold drinks and hot food available to...

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All clear for heavy loads

VicRoads is supporting farmers during the harvest season by allowing larger loads on approved heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme

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Record keeping is vital

Grain growers who this year cut moisture-stressed and frost-affected crops for hay and silage are advised to record their crop management strategies and the outcomes for benchmarking purposes.

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Tackling tough times

Grain growers and advisers dealing with tough seasonal conditions in southern NSW can tune in for timely advice to guide crop management decisions, thanks to a four-part specialist podcast series developed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and NSW DPI.

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