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Murray Royal Commission in Shepparton

South Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission will hold a community consultation in Shepparton on Thursday May 3. The session will be held at the Parklake Hotel, Shepparton, from 11am to 12.30pm. The Commission was established in January...

Geoff Adams
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Night time firebombing approved in Victoria

Victoria has gained approval to conduct night time firebombing operations next fire season after successfully completing a trial last month - in what was an Australian first. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has approved Mangalore based...

Rodney Woods
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Farmer relief after Berrigan fire

Farmers who survived a massive fire near Berrigan recently are thankful their losses were not more severe.

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Horticulture

No respite in fruit fly fight

Fruit fly authorities are urging action during autumn to reduce the impact of Queensland fruit fly on next season’s crops.

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Devenish to officially open silo art

The town of Devenish will officially unveil its silo art tomorrow (April 24), with the towering artwork paying respects to those who have served during conflicts. Painted by Melbourne-based artist Cam Scale, the silo depicts a World War I nurse...

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Dairy

ACCC push back MG takeover decision

A decision on the Saputo acquisition of Murray Goulburn assets has been pushed back until Wednesday by Australia’s competition watchdog.

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ACCC approves MG takeover

Australia’s competition watchdog has approved Saputo’s proposed $1.31 billion takeover of Murray Goulburn Co-operative ahead of tomorrow’s shareholder vote on the sale, as long as MG’s Koroit plant near Warranmbool is divested. The ACCC had...

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Milk price battle looms

Milk processors Saputo and Fonterra are set to face a fierce battle for milk supply, driving up prices according to one analyst.

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Livestock

Rebel MP’s bill to stop live exports

A private member’s bill is seeking to put an end to live sheep exports, with Riverina politician and former farmer Sussan Ley encouraging politicians to ‘‘call time on this cruelty’’.

Alana Christensen
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Solar farm debate heats up

Farmers neighbouring the proposed Lemnos solar farm have raised their concerns about the location of the site, saying the current spot is the ‘‘jewel in the crown’’ of farming land.

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Dairy

Halliday leaving

Dairy Australia is on the lookout for a new managing director after Ian Halliday announced he would not seek to renew his contract when it expires at the end of the year.

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Genetic gain has doubled

The rate of genetic gain in the Australian dairy herd has almost doubled in the past decade, according to a recent analysis by DataGene.

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Dairy

Better times on the horizon

The storm clouds hanging over the global dairy market are expected to clear in late 2018, with a Rabobank analyst predicting conservative opening prices for the 2018-19 season.

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Dairy

Kids and calves in ring

Future dairy farmers were out in force in Numurkah last Tuesday as the Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club held its annual calf day.

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Dairy

Fonterra moves to milk tender pricing

Fonterra Australia is offering farmers the opportunity to lock in a set price for up to 70 per cent of the season’s milk in a bid to lessen the impacts of market volatility, with this year’s price range to be announced by May 11.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Milk price battle looms

Milk processors Saputo and Fonterra are set to face a fierce battle for milk supply, driving up prices according to one analyst.

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I Luv Facebook.

Facebook has been copping it lately - all for the wrong reasons, in my opinion. The Boss reckons they have been more concerned with making huge amounts of money than looking after customers’ information. In fact, he says, they’ve been encouraging...

The General
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Killing (my river) softly

It’s an ominous sign of things to come, The Boss reckons. The combination of water traded downstream and the full implementation of the Murray Darling Plan is going to destroy the Goulburn, Victoria’s only heritage river - and the process is well...

The General

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Water

Water

Time to brace for less water

Lancaster dairy farmer Kelvin Bruce has predicted a grim outlook for the region’s irrigators unless they’re properly armed for a future with less water.

Geoff Adams
Water

Devastating water impact predicted

A summary of the impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on irrigated agriculture painted a grim picture at the Moama water forum last Friday.

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Water

Speaking up about water removal pain

The mayor of the Deniliquin-based Edward River Council, Norm Brennan, has held preliminary talks with representatives of the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin, he told last week’s water forum at Moama.

Geoff Adams
Water

Moama forum demands change

A water forum organised by Speak Up Campaign attracted a large crowd to Moama on Friday, with participants demanding the Murray-Darling Basin Plan cease taking water from the southern basin.

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Horticulture

No respite in fruit fly fight

Fruit fly authorities are urging action during autumn to reduce the impact of Queensland fruit fly on next season’s crops.

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Horticulture

SPC fruit bound for China

SPC is launching a new assault on the Asian market with the first load of processed fruit in years heading overseas.

Geoff Adams
Horticulture

Labour a challenge

A national survey has revealed the extent of the challenges agriculture faces when it comes to attracting the people power needed to drive productivity.

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Viticulture

Viticulture

Success story shared

When Hayley Purbrick began working for her family’s winery eight years ago, she could never have imagined it would be the first carbon-neutral winery to be certified in Australia.

Ash Witoslawski
Viticulture

China thirst grows wine export

Booming exports to China have seen the Australian wine industry achieve record export levels, adding more than $2.56billion in value last year. The new figures released by Wine Australia reveal that exports to China have increased by more than half...

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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

Calm is better for pregnancy

A calm temperament in ewes improves their ovulation rate and successful pregnancies, according to a study published by The University of Western Australia.

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Livestock

Rebel MP’s bill to stop live exports

A private member’s bill is seeking to put an end to live sheep exports, with Riverina politician and former farmer Sussan Ley encouraging politicians to ‘‘call time on this cruelty’’.

Alana Christensen
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Events
Events

Kilmore Scout Market

The Kilmore 1st Scouts market has a variety of stalls from boots to soaps, plus heaps more. Visitors will be tempted with a sausage sizzle, which is organised and run by the scout group. A family friendly market, face painting for the kids and great...

28-29

Apr

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Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Apr

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Events

Tatura Monster Garage Sale

Tatura Monster Garage Sale is on Saturday, May 5. Garage sale maps on sale from 8am for $2 at the Community House. Bacon and egg sandwiches, tea and coffee are available at the House from 7:30am

05-06

May

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Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

The Nagambie Lakes Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to coincide with community and tourism events, the market runs with the aim of providing market visitors with a wide range of products and services in...

05-06

May

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Cropping

Commodities index up

The National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index rose for the second consecutive month in March with prices up three per cent, largely reflecting favourable cattle and grain prices — but the forecast suggests global dairy prices will likely not increase.

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Cropping

Tool tackles brome grass

Growers and advisers have access to a new tool that can help them assess the long-term profitability of methods to control brome grass — one of Australia’s most costly cropping weeds.

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Cropping

Soil project results get showcase

The results from a five-year soil care project will be presented next month, with farmers and industry members encouraged to attend a showcase day to gain insight into the project’s findings.

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