Water Group to discuss irrigation research Riverine Plains has facilitated a new irrigation research discussion group, with the group’s first meeting to be held on August 30 at Mulwala. Rodney Woods 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Agent Tony Pianto’s funeral The death of life-long livestock agent Tony Pianto was marked at the Shepparton Regional Saleyards on Tuesday. Geoff Adams 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Kyabram hay maker takes out national award Frank Fanning has put the town of Kyabram on the map after winning the Best Lucerne Hay Feed Test Analysis and the Best Lucerne Visual Appearance in Victoria and across Australia at the 2018-19 Feed Central National Hay Quality awards. Rodney Woods 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Abattoir shock for family A young couple thought they had found the ideal, quiet, rural location between Shepparton and Kyabram to raise their five children, but got a surprise when a neighbour told them what was planned for the area. Geoff Adams 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Agent Tony Pianto’s funeral The death of life-long livestock agent Tony Pianto was marked at the Shepparton Regional Saleyards on Tuesday. Geoff Adams 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Proposed plan would oust brumbies from Barmah A new management plan is calling for the removal of brumbies from Barmah National Park and the banning of horse riding in the park. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Cropping How good is this Howlong farmer’s hay? Howlong’s Richard Baker took advantage of the difficult conditions to dominate the 2018-19 Feed Central National Hay Quality Awards. Rodney Woods 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Kyabram hay maker takes out national award Frank Fanning has put the town of Kyabram on the map after winning the Best Lucerne Hay Feed Test Analysis and the Best Lucerne Visual Appearance in Victoria and across Australia at the 2018-19 Feed Central National Hay Quality awards. Rodney Woods 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Water Irrigation allocations increase Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. Geoff Adams 16 Aug 2019 16 Aug 2019
News Abattoir shock for family A young couple thought they had found the ideal, quiet, rural location between Shepparton and Kyabram to raise their five children, but got a surprise when a neighbour told them what was planned for the area. Geoff Adams 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
News Proposed plan would oust brumbies from Barmah A new management plan is calling for the removal of brumbies from Barmah National Park and the banning of horse riding in the park. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Dairy Management plan key to heifers’ full potential Well-grown heifers are more likely to reach their full potential for milk production and recover their rearing costs earlier, therefore it is key to have a management plan for your heifers and not neglect them. Rodney Woods 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Dairy Jerseys are key to China’s dairy needs Australian Jersey farmers could be major beneficiaries from China’s need for more dairy products, while addressing many of the issues confronting the country. Rodney Woods 19 Aug 2019 19 Aug 2019
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
Dairy Lachlan Marshall starts the process of destocking Lachlan Marshall’s Blighty dairy farm has hit the trigger point he was hoping it would never make. Sophie Baldwin 14 Aug 2019 14 Aug 2019
Dairy ‘Bold new measures necessary’ More than 130 delegates representing all Australian states and elements of the supply chain in the dairy industry met in Melbourne on July 30 and 31 to frame the key elements of the Australian Dairy Plan. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Dairy Stinky blue still on menu Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has melted concerns roquefort imports could be banned after French-cheese lovers kicked up a stink. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
The Boss's Dog Wattles, Choughs and the winter flush I like to get The Boss out every day, rain, hail or shine and he does - although some days he lacks a bit of spring in his step. He seemed to think it was pretty bleak coming into the weekend and drizzling Saturday but the sun came out briefly on... The General 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Country News Fudging science and history on the river Diatoms can’t be wrong. So The Boss says anyway. We were on the river this morning and The Boss was rattling on about these diatoms. I was trying to be understanding, after giving chase to a rather large wallaby. And having run out of breath I was... The General 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
Water Group to discuss irrigation research Riverine Plains has facilitated a new irrigation research discussion group, with the group’s first meeting to be held on August 30 at Mulwala. Rodney Woods 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
Water Irrigator’s costs just keep climbing It has been more than two-and-a-half years since beef producer and hay grower John Dickson has run a drop of irrigation water over his 70ha Cohuna property, Cullen Park. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Water Irrigation allocations increase Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. Geoff Adams 16 Aug 2019 16 Aug 2019
Water Allocations in G-MW region lift Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. The Resource Manager for Northern Victoria has announced the Murray system moves from 16 per cent of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 26 per... Geoff Adams 15 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019
Horticulture Unlocking new horticulture markets A Nuffield research report has revealed numerous currently available methods for Australian horticulture producers to boost the efficiency and productivity of low-tech greenhouse systems and unlock new market opportunities. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Horticulture More funding for the fight against fruit fly New funding will see the fight against fruit fly continue in the Goulburn and Murray valleys until mid-2020. Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
Horticulture $10m to help combat pest A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project. Country News 24 Jul 2019 24 Jul 2019
Viticulture With love from Italy: Mario and Madeleine Marson pour soul into every drop Had the cards fallen differently, Mario Marson could have an Argentinian passport. Vanessa Wiltshire 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
Viticulture The quiet rise of Heathcote’s new reds and whites Viticulturalist Hugh Jones is a fan of reds — in more ways than one. Vanessa Wiltshire 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
Viticulture How a Melbourne architect is building transition into pomegranates As Melbourne and provincial cities such as Bendigo expand, would-be tree changers and aspiring farmers are casting their eyes to smaller, hidden communities. Vanessa Wiltshire 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Livestock Ram sells for $35,000 in Hamilton A ram by the name of Moorundie 219 sold for a top price of $35,000 at Sheepvention in Hamilton last week, eclipsing the previous record of $31,000. Sophie Baldwin 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Livestock Tooborac and Euroa to host nutrition and management workshops Agriculture Victoria invites sheep and beef producers to a nutrition and management workshop with Dr Paul Cusack. Rodney Woods 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Livestock Apply now for on-farm grant Livestock producer groups interested in running local projects to validate the on-farm benefits of research and development findings have until the end of August to apply for funding. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Events Moira Film Group screening of Christoper Robin - Yarroweyah Are you a movie buff? Gather your friends for a wonderful afternoon movie with the friendly community of Yarroweyah. Yarroweyah Memorial Hall committee host a movie on the third Wednesday of the month at the Yarroweyah Memorial Hall from 1:30pm to... 21 Cobram Courier 21 Aug
Events Social Art Sessions with Cobram and District Artist Society Group - Barooga Cobram and District Artist’s Society meet every Thursday 10am to 3pm at Barooga Community Hall. Everyone welcome to share friendship and a common interest of art - if you like to draw, sketch, paint - acrylic, oil, water colour, charcoal, pen... 22 Cobram Courier 22 Aug
Events Kenny Broberg - Piano Recital Kenny Broberg, finalist at the most recent Sydney International Piano Competition, returns to Australia as part of a major recital tour. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness this outstanding musician as his reputation continues to grow. In... 23- Alana Christensen 23 Aug
Events Cafe Culture series Sharp musicianship and silken four part harmonies fuel this acoustic driven band who presents a flashback to 70s radio sound with impressively penned originals inspired by the big names of the era, America, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Band... 30- Cobram Courier 30 Aug
Cropping Plan ahead for spring silage When planning your spring silage, the choice of silage method will depend on machinery and contractors available and relative cost. Geoff Adams 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Cropping Netting better than all the rest The best just got better, according to the team at Tama Australia, who have been extensively trialling and working through field validations on the TamaNet+ for Australian conditions. Rodney Woods 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
