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Seasonal determinations trickle in right direction for most systems

Seasonal determinations in the Murray, Goulburn, Loddon and Campaspe systems have all increased, while Broken River irrigators are still waiting to get an allocation of any kind. The Murray system increased from 56 per cent of high-reliability water...

Rodney Woods
News

Seymour Expo begins

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is celebrating its 28th year, showcasing industry innovation. The show began today (Friday, February 14) and will continue at Seymour’s King’s Park on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16

Jamieson Salter
Country News

Seed bed preparation is vital

Seed treatments are applied to seed to control diseases such as smuts, bunts or rust, and insects. When applying seed treatments, always read the chemical label and calibrate the applicator. Seed treatments are best used in conjunction with other...

Geoff Adams
Country News

New crop pest found in Australia

An exotic pest with the potential to decimate crops overnight has been detected in Australia for the first time. Authorities last week located six fall armyworm moths on the northern Torres Strait islands of Saibai and Erub. The pest — which...

Geoff Adams

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Blue-green algae warning for Yarrawonga Weir and Lake Mulwala

Goulburn-Murray Water is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in Yarrawonga Weir and Lake Mulwala, after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae. In addition, WaterNSW has issued a caution for the Murray...

Ed McLeish
News

Cherry Chocolate Coconut Almond Frappe Smoothies

Serves: 2Ingredients: 2 cups of pitted frozen cherries 1 cup of ice 1 frozen or fresh banana 500 ml Califia Farms Chocolate Coconut Almond Blend 2 to 3 tbsp of shredded coconut sweetener (optional) Method: In a high-speed blender combine all...

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Mooroopna and Violet Town host climate change inquiry

The people of Violet Town have established their own forest, which they have shown to a Victorian Parliamentary committee. MPs from the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee heard about community initiatives for environmental...

Country News
News

USC researches bee-friendly pesticides

New research at USC Australia will use arachnid venoms to find pesticides that will deter pests without harming bees. Dr Volker Herzig will lead the research to protect crops by finding toxins that target destructive pests such as caterpillars...

Country News
News

Pasture recovery after bushfires

Farmers returning to their properties after bushfires will need to evaluate the conditions of pastures and grasses. Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer Fiona Baker said most open plains grass paddocks, with short or little grass, would...

Country News
Country News

New crop pest found in Australia

An exotic pest with the potential to decimate crops overnight has been detected in Australia for the first time. Authorities last week located six fall armyworm moths on the northern Torres Strait islands of Saibai and Erub. The pest — which...

Geoff Adams
News

Blue-green algae warning for Yarrawonga Weir and Lake Mulwala

Goulburn-Murray Water is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in Yarrawonga Weir and Lake Mulwala, after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae. In addition, WaterNSW has issued a caution for the Murray...

Ed McLeish

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Opinion

G-MW must transition with the community it services

For more than a century, some of Australia’s most innovative primary producers have accessed precious irrigation water through a delivery system, operated by Goulburn-Murray Water. It is this system that fuels the region’s intensive...

Rodney Woods
Opinion

Tired of the bedtime stories

After reading the bedtime story by Hare and Pyle from Wakool and Berrigan, I feel some clarification is necessary (’Response mirrors water mismanagement’, Country News, January 21). NSW operates and owns NSW irrigation, so any talks of...

Country News
Opinion

Astounded by comments

As an irrigator and passionate farmer I am astounded with the ongoing left, green arguments that John Pettigrew continues to express to the readers of the Country News. As the world renown 16-year-old shouts, so do I. “How dare you”, Mr...

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Call for support from the NFF

It’s great to see National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simson heading to Deniliquin this week. She might learn something, including the fact that local advocacy groups have done the heavy lifting for lazy out of touch peak bodies who are...

Geoff Adams
Opinion

G-MW must transition with the community it services

For more than a century, some of Australia’s most innovative primary producers have accessed precious irrigation water through a delivery system, operated by Goulburn-Murray Water. It is this system that fuels the region’s intensive...

Rodney Woods
Opinion

Tired of the bedtime stories

After reading the bedtime story by Hare and Pyle from Wakool and Berrigan, I feel some clarification is necessary (’Response mirrors water mismanagement’, Country News, January 21). NSW operates and owns NSW irrigation, so any talks of...

Country News
Opinion

Astounded by comments

As an irrigator and passionate farmer I am astounded with the ongoing left, green arguments that John Pettigrew continues to express to the readers of the Country News. As the world renown 16-year-old shouts, so do I. “How dare you”, Mr...

Geoff Adams
Opinion

G-MW must transition with the community it services

For more than a century, some of Australia’s most innovative primary producers have accessed precious irrigation water through a delivery system, operated by Goulburn-Murray Water. It is this system that fuels the region’s intensive...

Rodney Woods
Opinion

Tired of the bedtime stories

After reading the bedtime story by Hare and Pyle from Wakool and Berrigan, I feel some clarification is necessary (’Response mirrors water mismanagement’, Country News, January 21). NSW operates and owns NSW irrigation, so any talks of...

Country News
Opinion

Astounded by comments

As an irrigator and passionate farmer I am astounded with the ongoing left, green arguments that John Pettigrew continues to express to the readers of the Country News. As the world renown 16-year-old shouts, so do I. “How dare you”, Mr...

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Call for support from the NFF

It’s great to see National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simson heading to Deniliquin this week. She might learn something, including the fact that local advocacy groups have done the heavy lifting for lazy out of touch peak bodies who are...

Geoff Adams

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Dairy

Dairy’s best cattle take centre stage at Tatura

The build-up to International Dairy Week 2020 had it all and yet fires, drought and tough conditions still weren’t enough to deter a determined group of exhibitors from presenting their best cattle to the world.

Sophie Baldwin
Dairy

Dairy week has winners of all colours

Dairy week has winners of all colours

Sophie Baldwin
Dairy

Holsteins put on a show for International Dairy Week

Holsteins put on a show for International Dairy Week

Sophie Baldwin
Dairy

Jerseys shine at International Dairy Week

Jerseys shine at International Dairy Week

Sophie Baldwin
Dairy

Ten times in the ring at IDW

A northern Victorian cow will be back in the International Dairy Week show ring this month for the 10th time.

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Vala Holsteins benefiting farmers from all over the globe

The downfall of Coomboona Dairies was the birth of the breeding program at Toolamba stud Vala Holsteins, which will return to International Dairy Week for just the second time. Angela and Steve Varcoe manage the farm owned by Alex Arena, who is...

Rodney Woods

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The Boss's Dog

Where’s my sandbar?

I don’t know what a Yo-Yo is myself but, whatever it is, it must go up and down. The Boss reckons the river does that, just like a Yo-Yo. After giving the river a couple of week’s respite, the Murray Darling mob called for another 45 giglalitres...

The General

The Boss's Dog

Port Phillip and the Perils of PayStay

I remember a while back hearing The Boss telling the Missus about PayStay, one of those Apps he has on his phone. He was all excited about it, telling her that, once you set it up, you just roll into a parking spot, punch in the code number on the...

The General

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Water

Water

NVIC considers court action

Northern Victorian Irrigation Communities have left the door open to take the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to the International Court of Justice.

Rodney Woods
Water

Top cop of water will be watching

“I will call it (the Murray-Darling Basin Plan) out if it is not performing the way it should be performing.’’ That is the promise from Mick Keelty, who has been appointed inspector-general of the inquiry into the management of...

Olivia Duffey
Water

Feds hold out on water cash for NSW

The Morrison Government has dialled up the pressure on the NSW Government, with millions of dollars in funding being withheld over the state’s failure to complete Murray-Darling Basin management plans. Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has...

Country News
Water

Feds hold-out on water cash to NSW

The Morrison Government has dialled up the pressure on the NSW Government, with millions of dollars in funding being withheld over the state’s failure to complete Murray-Darling Basin management plans. Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has...

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Horticulture

Keep gardens free from fruit fly

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority says there are some easy steps for backyard fruit growers to follow to reduce damage by Queensland fruit fly this summer.“If you...

Jamieson Salter
Horticulture

Warm and dry conditions key to growing successful stone fruit

Warm and dry conditions are the recipe for a successful stone fruit season, says Mooroopna orchardist Peter Hall. Mr Hall, from MJ Hall & Sons, said the season was fairly normal but was looking forward to some hotter weather in the coming...

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Watch out for stink bug this summer

Victorians are reminded to look out for exotic pests like the brown marmorated stink bug this summer, and report any they might find. The brown marmorated stink bug was detected for the first time in Victoria about one year ago after hitchhiking on...

Rodney Woods

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Viticulture

Viticulture

Smoke taint fears for wine grapes

Concerned winegrowers from north-east Victoria gathered at a meeting in Milawa last week to address smoke taint in grapes caused by recent bushfires. The Smoke Effects on Wine Grapes in North-East Victoria forum was organised by the North East...

Jamieson Salter
Viticulture

Wine workshop at Wangaratta

Grape growers and winemakers will be able to tap into new research to improve vineyard health, limit wine spoilage and understand how the differences in shiraz wines from varying regions occur at a workshop in Wangaratta next month. The free...

Rodney Woods
Viticulture

Leaf strip timing can reduce sunburn in grapes

Research by the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre has discovered the ideal time to remove leaves from grapevines.

Country News

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Livestock

Livestock

Genetics Australia hosts Victorian conference

Genetics experts will outline the future of the industry at a Victorian conference hosted by Genetics Australia. The GA 2020 Conference will start with a forum at Tabcorp Park in Melton on Wednesday, March 18, followed by farm tours in South and...

Jamieson Salter
Livestock

Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM

It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

White Suffolk conference will inspire sheep producers

Stud and commercial producers will benefit from the Australian White Suffolk Association conference, which will identify innovative agricultural businesses and sheep meat insights. The conference will be held from Sunday, February 2 to Tuesday...

Jamieson Salter
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Events

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics

What: Water Waves is a healthy way to cool off, socialise and strengthen major muscle groups, and has low impact on joints. When: 12.30 pm to 1.15 pm. Where: Tatura Swimming Complex, Hastie St. Cost: Pool admission — child $3.70...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Child Friendly Exercise Class

What: Get fit and have your children join in during training sessions in the open air run by Everfit by Louise. When: 2 pm to 2.45 pm. Where: Victoria Park Lake — Western Park, Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton. Cost: Free. More...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Spotlight Walk

What: See fascinating nocturnal native animals, including possums, gliders, and frogmouths, that call local bushland home. When: 8.30 pm to 10 pm. Where: Location available on registration, Shepparton. Cost: Free. More information...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Pako Festa Geelong Heritage Train

Join us on a special vintage diesel haul heritage train tour to Geelong and enjoy a family day out at Pako Festa Festival. Travel to Pako Festa in our Heritage Train hauled by Blue and Gold heritage locomotives. Passengers will travel in comfortable...

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Seymour Telegraph

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Cropping

Cropping

Farmers urged to prevent the spread of lupin disease

Farmers in NSW are being urged to be careful when importing fodder from interstate, to prevent the spread of the fungal disease Lupin anthracnose. NSW Farmers Grains Committee chair Matthew Madden said Lupin anthracnose would cause crop losses that...

Country News
Cropping

Three generations finish a tough harvest

Three generations of a Diggora family were at the business end of harvesting their crops last week, as another tough winter cropping season comes to an end. John, Anthony and Sam Lees grow canola, wheat, barley, peas and chickpeas across...

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Russian wheat aphid not a major threat to winter cereals, research finds

The more Australian researchers learn about Russian wheat aphid, the more confident they are that the pest does not pose a major threat to winter cereal crops in this country — if growers and advisers understand how to manage it...

Rodney Woods