Water Fixed water costs bite Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to pay irrigators’ fixed water costs. Rodney Woods 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Breaking News Milk price floor proposed by federal opposition Farmers could get a mandated minimum price for milk, with Labor promising to investigate the move if the party wins the next federal election. Labor wants the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to test how a minimum farm gate milk... Alana Christensen 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Disease found in goods Tougher penalties could be on the cards for international travellers failing to declare plant and animal matter they bring into Australia following the detection of foot and mouth disease in goods that were being brought into the country. Country News 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Dairy Dairy Australia outlook paints grim picture Dairy Australia’s February Situation and Outlook report shows production costs continue to pressure dairy farmers with dry conditions, high feed prices and expensive water. “Northern Victoria has seen a particularly large drop in volumes in... Alana Christensen 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Dairy Fonterra milk price steps up Fonterra Australia has increased its farm gate milk price by seven cents per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average farm gate milk price to $6.05/kgMS. Country News 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
Breaking News Coca-Cola Amatil announces SPC sale update SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business. There will be no changes to SPC jobs, production or operations as a consequence of accounting... Alana Christensen 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
Water Call to pause basin plan An immediate pause of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is required to restore confidence in the plan, which is failing the environment and regional communities, according to a coalition of 24 businesses and organisations across the region. Alana Christensen 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Breaking News No price rise for homebrand milk, says Coles Coles has announced it will continue to sell $1 a litre milk, despite Woolworths yesterday announcing it would raise the price of its homebrand milk by 10 cents a litre. In a statement Coles said it does not want to disadvantage customers and will... Alana Christensen 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
News Water costs force closure A much loved Wyuna business has been forced to close its doors, with the owner of the Big Cherry saying his business is no longer viable due to high water prices. Country News 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
News Tough times impact national production NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of... Dairy News 17 Feb 2019 17 Feb 2019
Dairy Fonterra milk price steps up Fonterra Australia has increased its farm gate milk price by seven cents per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average farm gate milk price to $6.05/kgMS. Country News 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
Breaking News No price rise for homebrand milk, says Coles Coles has announced it will continue to sell $1 a litre milk, despite Woolworths yesterday announcing it would raise the price of its homebrand milk by 10 cents a litre. In a statement Coles said it does not want to disadvantage customers and will... Alana Christensen 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Breaking News Milk price floor proposed by federal opposition Farmers could get a mandated minimum price for milk, with Labor promising to investigate the move if the party wins the next federal election. Labor wants the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to test how a minimum farm gate milk... Alana Christensen 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Dairy Dairy issues mirrored in US The challenges facing the Goulburn Valley dairy industry were similar to those in California, a visiting academic said last week at a Murray Dairy presentation in Tatura. Geoff Adams 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Sponsored 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 Murray Dairy 15 Nov 2018 15 Nov 2018
News Temperatures up while rain tallies fall NSW HAS recorded its warmest year on record as Victoria and the country as a whole sweltered through their third-warmest year on record. The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement for 2018 said Australia’s 2018 annual mean temperature... Dairy News 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Dairy Dairy Australia outlook paints grim picture Dairy Australia’s February Situation and Outlook report shows production costs continue to pressure dairy farmers with dry conditions, high feed prices and expensive water. “Northern Victoria has seen a particularly large drop in volumes in... Alana Christensen 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Dairy Encouraged to stay by ACM A Kotupna organic dairy farmer nearly gave up dairying altogether after the milk price crash but a knock on the door from ACM changed all that. Country News 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Country News Campers and bee-eaters no match for the Plan “Is this the new reality, General?” The Boss asked me the other day. He’s very, very grumpy about the damage being done to the river - and those who frequent it - by these constant high flows. As soon as the “environmental flows” stop, the... The General 15 Jan 2019 15 Jan 2019
Country News 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... The General 30 Oct 2018 30 Oct 2018
Water Premier wants water meeting South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for a meeting of Australia’s water ministers to consider recent reports into the Murray-Darling Basin, including SA’s royal commission. Country News 25 minutes ago 25 minutes ago
Water Fixed water costs bite Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to pay irrigators’ fixed water costs. Rodney Woods 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Water Group says plan goals not met Environmental flow targets set under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have not been achieved, according to a new report. Country News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Water Call to pause basin plan An immediate pause of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is required to restore confidence in the plan, which is failing the environment and regional communities, according to a coalition of 24 businesses and organisations across the region. Alana Christensen 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Horticulture Cheery outlook Cherry growers from the Australian mainland are in high spirits after completing their first full season of trade via air freight with China since being granted market access. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Breaking News Coca-Cola Amatil announces SPC sale update SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business. There will be no changes to SPC jobs, production or operations as a consequence of accounting... Alana Christensen 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
Horticulture Dual processing capability The first A1 or conventional milk was processed at the Girgarre ACM factory last week with organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter set to follow in the coming months. Rodney Woods 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Viticulture Wine export value lifts International demand for fine Australian wine continues to grow, with wine exports jumping 10 per cent in value last year. Country News 03 Feb 2019 03 Feb 2019
Viticulture Turning up the heat on grapes As inland Australia braces for more hot weather, a researcher from the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is studying the impact of heatwaves on the physiology and composition of Shiraz grapes. Country News 29 Jan 2019 29 Jan 2019
Viticulture Winemakers branching out The recent popularity of prosecco and pinot grigio has opened the eyes of many wine lovers to smaller international varieties, two Goulburn Valley winemakers believe. Country News 25 Jan 2019 25 Jan 2019
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... Country News 17 Feb 2018 17 Feb 2018
Livestock Closing the feed gap Filling the pasture-based feed gap during winter can be a real inhibitor of profitability for many beef operations in the southern regions of Australia, according to a 2017 Nuffield scholar. Country News 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
Livestock Reform plans move forward An overhaul of Australia’s $18billion red meat and livestock industry has drawn one step closer, following the release of a Green Paper with options for the future of the sector including the role of live exports and manufacturing. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Events 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... 23 Simone Dunne 23 Feb
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 23 Simone Dunne 23 Feb
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... 23 Simone Dunne 23 Feb
Events Rochester Town Market The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park 23 Simone Dunne 23 Feb
Cropping Grain prices are forecast to stay high Grain prices are expected to remain high for the majority of 2019, with dry conditions continuing to have an effect on local prices. Country News 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Cropping Taming wild genes to fight crop diseases A global alliance of researchers has pioneered a new method to rapidly recruit disease-resistance genes from wild plants for transfer into domestic crops. Country News 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
Cropping Video fights pest Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control. Country News 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
