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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.

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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
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.

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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
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

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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
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
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
Water

New G-MW leader ready for a challenge

Civil engineer Charmaine Quick will have a shorter travel time to work when the Shepparton-based professional takes up the role as managing director of Goulburn-Murray Water at Tatura.

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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
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
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

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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
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.

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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
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
Dairy

Call for a temporary milk levy

Australian supermarket chains, dairy processors and dairy farmer groups should introduce a temporary levy for the next 12 months, according to Nationals MP David Gillespie.

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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

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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...

The General

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Water

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.

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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
Water

Videos ‘demystify’

A series of videos covering the fundamentals of modern water management are now available for farmers to view to get the most out of their water use.

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Water

Water plan open for comment

Irrigators and farmers are being encouraged to have their say on the draft Northern Victoria Water Resource Plan, with consultation open until next month.

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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.

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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
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

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Viticulture

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.

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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.

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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.

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Livestock

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...

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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.

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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.

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EVENTS
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...

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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
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

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.

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Cropping

Video fights pest

Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control.

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Cropping

Create pathways

Farming is all about the management of five key elements — land, water, equipment, capital and people.

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