Dairy

Two Murray Dairy board spots up for grabs

The Murray Dairy board, responsible for guiding industry research, development and extension, will have two vacancies to fill.

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VicRoads admits installing wire rope barriers is not a “one size fits all” approach

VicRoads says installing wire-rope barriers down the centre of the Midland Hwy between Shepparton and Stanhope is not a ‘‘one size fits all approach’’ but is urging drivers to be patient if stuck behind large farm machinery when travelling along the road.

Rodney Woods
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Confidence of Murray dairy farmers below other Victorian regions

Dairy farmer confidence in the Murray region is below the experience of other Victorian regions, according to the latest Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook report. “Issues with cost and availability of irrigation water, dry conditions and...

Rodney Woods
Water

Rice farm on market heartbreaking for Scoullar

There have many casualties in farming since the introduction of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan — but Deniliquin rice grower and Speak Up campaign chair Shelley Scoullar never thought she would be one of them.

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Crop plantation set to increase after drought-hit season last year

Crops in Victoria and southern NSW will be less reliant on winter rainfall than other parts of the country because of favourable levels of soil moisture in these regions at the end of autumn.

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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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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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Feed shortage hits dairy

AUSTRALIA’S ONGOING eastern states drought, with 23 per cent less summer crops sown, has been blamed for the need to import high-protein wheat from Canada. The recent announcement comes on the back of news that GrainCorp announced an after-tax...

Jeanette Severs
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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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Cropping

Crop plantation set to increase after drought-hit season last year

Crops in Victoria and southern NSW will be less reliant on winter rainfall than other parts of the country because of favourable levels of soil moisture in these regions at the end of autumn.

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Farmers urged to prepare submissions for inquiry into protecting farms from animal activists

Farmers are being urged to prepare submissions for a Victorian parliamentary inquiry which will look into how to protect farms from invading animal activists.

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Two Murray Dairy board spots up for grabs

The Murray Dairy board, responsible for guiding industry research, development and extension, will have two vacancies to fill.

Country News
News

Dairy bodies criticised

GOVERNMENTS AND stakeholders in the dairy industry need to lift their game, according to UDV president Paul Mumford. In a tough year for the industry, he has called on governments, processors and Dairy Australia to improve their performance. “The...

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Confidence of Murray dairy farmers below other Victorian regions

Dairy farmer confidence in the Murray region is below the experience of other Victorian regions, according to the latest Dairy Australia’s Situation and Outlook report. “Issues with cost and availability of irrigation water, dry conditions and...

Rodney Woods
News

For pod’s sake, have a listen

GIPPSDAIRY LAUNCHED its inaugural podcast last month, receiving a great response from the dairy community. The first DairyPod saw farm consultant John Mulvany sharing his thoughts on marginal milk with GippsDairy regional extension officer Ruairi...

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Activists fined for farm invasions

VEGAN ACTIVISTS took part in midnight stealth missions, issued extortion-like demands involving live animals and chained themselves to abattoir equipment, a Queensland court has heard. Eight activists were each fined between $400 and $600 recently...

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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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Rice farm on market heartbreaking for Scoullar

There have many casualties in farming since the introduction of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan — but Deniliquin rice grower and Speak Up campaign chair Shelley Scoullar never thought she would be one of them.

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Water

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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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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Horticulture

Mel up to challenge

Former state and local government worker Mel Floyd is Fruit Growers Victoria’s new business development manager.

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Horticulture

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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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
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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
Events

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

Crop plantation set to increase after drought-hit season last year

Crops in Victoria and southern NSW will be less reliant on winter rainfall than other parts of the country because of favourable levels of soil moisture in these regions at the end of autumn.

Country News
Cropping

Resilience put to test

Tough is the word Grains Research and Development Corporation Northern Region Panel member Andrew McFadyen is using to describe the current seasonal conditions across much of NSW’s grain growing regions.

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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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