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Eight milk varieties sold in Victoria and southern NSW recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution

Eight varieties of milk sold in Victoria and southern NSW have been recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution.

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Dairy

ACM, Saputo and Bulla all announce milk prices

Suppliers of Australian Consolidated Milk will be paid an average price of $7/kg of milk solids for the coming season for their conventional milk, while Saputo will begin the season offering 6.80/kg MS.

Rodney Woods
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Abattoir site plan

A $12million rendering plant using new technology is being proposed by abattoir operators H W Greenham and Sons at Tongala.

Geoff Adams
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Hay run from Yarroweyah lifts spirits

About 500 bales of hay carried by a dozen trucks travelled from Yarroweyah to Moree on the weekend to help farmers who are struggling through an ‘‘intense’’ drought.

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Quad bike safety promoted

A new campaign will renew calls for farmers and workers to be vigilant on and around all-terrain vehicles and quad bikes, following a number of deaths and injuries this year.

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New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory

The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

ACM announces $7/kg

Kyabram-based Australian Consolidated Milk has guaranteed conventional milk suppliers an average of $7/kg of milk solids for the 2019/20 season. For nine months of the year, ACM suppliers will receive $7.20/kgMS, while in spring $6.60/kgMS will be...

Rodney Woods
Valley Gallery

New silo art celebrated

Hundreds of people descended on Goorambat, the small town with the big art, on Sunday, June 2 to mark the official opening of its latest silo mural.

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Dairy

Water dominates dairy forum

A stronger water policy, a clear position from governments on where they think the industry is heading and streamlining dairy advocacy groups were the major discussion topics at the Australian Dairy Plan workshop at Tatura last week.

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Coles push to bypass processors and secure its own milk supply from northern Victoria and southern Riverina

Northern Victorian and southern NSW dairy farmers are the focus of a Coles push to bypass processors and secure its own direct milk supply.

Alana Christensen
News

Quad bike safety promoted

A new campaign will renew calls for farmers and workers to be vigilant on and around all-terrain vehicles and quad bikes, following a number of deaths and injuries this year.

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Dairy

Water dominates discussions at Australian Dairy Plan workshops

Water, water, water.

Rodney Woods

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Dairy

Eight milk varieties sold in Victoria and southern NSW recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution

Eight varieties of milk sold in Victoria and southern NSW have been recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution.

Country News
Dairy

ACM, Saputo and Bulla all announce milk prices

Suppliers of Australian Consolidated Milk will be paid an average price of $7/kg of milk solids for the coming season for their conventional milk, while Saputo will begin the season offering 6.80/kg MS.

Rodney Woods
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Taking Stock free farm business consultations

Get in touch with Murray Dairy to arrange a free one-to-one Taking Stock consultation. Call (03) 5833 5312

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Police tips to curb activists

VICTORIA POLICE has assembled a short guide for farmers faced with property invasions by animal activists. Two police officers addressed the recent UDV annual conference and outlined how to deal with trespassers. Acting Superintendent Peter Greaney...

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Interest aplenty at Water in Focus events

MURRAY DAIRY’S Water in Focus events across northern Victoria in May drew a crowd, with dairy farmers and service providers keen to get an update on water policy and outlooks, and the effects on their farm businesses. Dairy farmers are feeling the...

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Free milk pricing comparison launched

A NEW pricing tool for dairy farmers will bring much-need transparency to the Australian milk market, says its developer. Independent milk services company Milk2Market says its free calculator provides farmers with a transparent and credible source...

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The Boss's Dog

What else could be the perfect dog?

I overheard a deeply wounding conversation the other day. The Boss received a dog breed-selector tool from the Orvis company and seemed to think it would be funny to try it out on the family. You wouldn’t believe their eagerness to try it. Shook...

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The Boss's Dog

Corker mornings, not for long...

It’s a fine time of year to walk the river. No wrigglies for The Boss to worry about, no pesky campers leaving rubbish around - and the river is back to where it ought to be. It’s been long wait. The inter-valley transfers started again straight...

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Funding direction criticised

Shadow Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh has criticised Agricultural Minister Jaclyn Symes for not looking after drought-stricken farmers by targeting the funding to overall communities instead.

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Water

Call to clear up registers

The National Irrigators’ Council has called for more transparent and clear water trading registers off the back of a Murray-Darling Basin Association report.

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Water

Dry river gets a drink

Improving the environment along the Broken River for platypus and native fish, including Murray cod, is the aim of an upcoming environmental flow by Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.

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Water

Old infrastructure gets a makeover

A Shepparton business is bringing old technology back to life to revitalise ageing infrastructure across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

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New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory

The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory.

Alana Christensen
Horticulture

Surprise at ‘low’ sale price

While the final sale price of SPC has surprised some, growers around the region are hoping for a more positive future under its new owner.

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Horticulture

SPC partnership lost its fizz

Despite SPC’s sale at a bargain basement price of $40million, the process and announcement was handled with some dignity for the grand old lady.

Geoff Adams

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Viticulture

Reform proposed

Harmful market practices are restricting competition in some Australian wine grape growing regions and limiting the potential for growth of Australia’s wine industry, according to an interim report released by the consumer watchdog.

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Viticulture

Wine value up

The value of wine exports has jumped to its highest levels in more than a decade, with the average value per litre climbing to $3.41 in the past year.

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Viticulture

Growing knowledge

Australian wineries will soon be better equipped for wine tourism and to grow exports, with new funding boosting workshop opportunities.

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Livestock

Beef gets good report

A report card into the sustainability of the Australian beef industry shows the industry in on track to be carbon neutral by 2030.

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Livestock

No more ‘normal’

Having the confidence and impetus to make decisions on grazing management in tough seasons is a powerful mental step forward, according to grazing consultant Bart Davidson.

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Livestock

Prices and yardings fluctuate

While lamb prices dropped after record highs at Bendigo recently, it was Shepparton’s turn for high prices at Friday’s weekly sale.

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Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

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Simone Dunne
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Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Simone Dunne

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Cropping

Cropping

Rice women to share stories

Deniliquin farmer Kellie Crossley has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual Women in Rice lunch in Finley on Friday.

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Cropping

Protecting the grain industry

Crop protection and pesticide application expert Bill Gordon is looking forward to the challenges presented in his new role as the grains biosecurity officer for NSW.

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Cropping

Average season ‘against odds’

Australia is staring down the barrel of another lower-than-average winter crop, as ongoing dry weather hinders planting across much of the nation according to Rabobank’s latest winter crop outlook.

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