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Farmers rally in Melbourne

Dozens of irrigators and community leaders are marching in Melbourne this morning to protest the impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on their communities. “We want to be heard. We want the ministers to listen to our concerns and understand...

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Hayes family, from Girgarre, takes out Victorian Red Cow On-Farm Challenge

After 164 entries from 21 breeders, Girgarre’s Hayes family won Champion Cow at the 2018 Victorian Red Cow On-Farm Challenge.

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Water protest rally

Irrigators from northern Victoria and the southern Riverina will rally in Melbourne tomorrow (Friday) to co-incide with a meeting of Australian government water ministers. Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed says she will join...

Geoff Adams
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Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

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Heavy rain forecast to hit Victoria today

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of the potential for severe weather throughout significant areas of eastern Australia as two weather systems bring rain and thunderstorms across a large area. Manager of the Bureau of Meteorology extreme weather...

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Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin
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Farmers rally in Melbourne

Dozens of irrigators and community leaders are marching in Melbourne this morning to protest the impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on their communities. “We want to be heard. We want the ministers to listen to our concerns and understand...

Geoff Adams
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Poor water policy to blame for drought: farmers

Drought can bring a man and his business to their knees.

Sophie Baldwin
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Cotton grower pleads guilty to illegal water pumping

A NSW cotton grower has pleaded guilty to illegally pumping water out of the Murray-Darling Basin, a year after concerns about water theft in the state were raised.

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Millions for organic expansion

A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing...

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Heavy rain forecast to hit Victoria today

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of the potential for severe weather throughout significant areas of eastern Australia as two weather systems bring rain and thunderstorms across a large area. Manager of the Bureau of Meteorology extreme weather...

Alana Christensen
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Toasting a new taste

Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere.

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Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

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Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

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New hands on the reins

MURRAY DAIRY has announced the appointment of its new chair and deputy chairs following the annual general meeting on October 18. Karen Moroney, from the Mitta Valley, will take on the leadership of the organisation, stepping up from her role as...

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Nutrient warning as crops are cut for hay

FARMERS IN Victoria and South Australia who have cut crops due to moisture stress and frost are advised to be mindful of the amount of nutrients being removed from their paddocks. Cutting crops for hay and silage removes significantly more nitrogen...

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Millions for organic expansion

A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing...

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The Kingies are back!

Of all the parrots we get along the river, the Kingies are the most spectacular. We’ve had a pair visiting, now and then, for the last few years but they are becoming more regular, which The Boss likes. They are easy to pick - not the biggest...

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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...

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Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

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Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

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Food producers to march on Melbourne for key water meeting

The Speak Up Campaign will march on Melbourne on Friday, calling on Murray-Darling Basin ministers to recognise the region’s “desperate” situation. Representatives from the Murrumbidgee, Murray and Goulburn Valleys will attend the march, coinciding...

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Farmers desperate for water

‘‘If nothing changes family farms are going to disappear; people will really start to struggle.’’

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Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

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Cherry disease risk lowered with the dry weather

Despite most farmers praying for rain for most of the year, cherry growers across the region have enjoyed the dry conditions.

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Promoting apple and pear export

Apple and Pear Australia has appointed an industry services and export manager, correcting what chief executive officer Phil Turnbull said was a ‘‘historical imbalance’’ of investment and focus.

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Toasting a new taste

Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere.

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App to inform harvest

A new app is helping grape growers better measure and track the development of grapes in the vineyard to assist with harvest and vineyard management decisions.

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Cheers to top drops

The gallery at Mitchelton Winery has never seen so many varieties of wine.

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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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New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

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Buyers flocked to Euroa sale

Despite the dry season, buyers turned up from all corners of Victoria, the Riverina and even Tasmania to the second Euroa Feature Angus Cattle Sale on December 5.

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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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Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

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Soil-borne disease risk higher

Grain growers in the southern cropping region who have experienced a dry growing season this year are being warned of a potential increase in the risk of some soil-borne diseases in 2019.

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Crop numbers take a big hit

The national winter crop production is tipped to be 20 per cent below the 20-year average, as farmers grapple with drought across large parts of Australia’s east.

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