Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

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North East deer numbers in spotlight

Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region.

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Rain a key to 2019 production

While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production.

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Water

Fears high summer flows will harm river

Goulburn Valley Environment Group is concerned the health of the Goulburn River is continuing to decline, arguing high summer flows were causing damage and undermining improvements gained by recent years’ environmental flows.

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Berry business growing in Seymour

When you think of a blueberry farm, an off-the-grid, sustainably-powered operation isn’t usually what springs to mind.

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G-MW finds new MD in Shepparton

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Tour feeds passion for Muckatah dairy

A Muckatah dairy farmer will travel across the ditch next month as part of the 2019 New Zealand Study Tour.

Rodney Woods
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Starving brumbies euthanased in barmah

RSPCA Victoria believes the short- and long-term welfare issues affecting brumbies in Barmah National Park are separate but should be dealt with similarly.

Rodney Woods
News

Female engineer appointed to lead G-MW

Goulburn-Murray Water has found its new managing director in Shepparton.

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Inquiry result welcomed

The NSW Farmers Association has welcomed the finding that $1/litre milk is driving the NSW dairy industry to breaking point.

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Berry business growing in Seymour

When you think of a blueberry farm, an off-the-grid, sustainably-powered operation isn’t usually what springs to mind.

Alana Christensen
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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...

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Genetics go under the hammer

TOP GENETICS will once again be on offer at International Dairy Week at the World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Taking place on Tuesday, January 23, the evening sale will see genetics from across the country go under the hammer, including high ranking...

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Dairy

Dairy code out for consultation

The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released today (Tuesday) for public comment, following a series of consultations in all eight dairy regions last year. A Regulation Impact Statement has also been released for comment to refine...

Alana Christensen
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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

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IDW returns to Tatura

International Dairy Week is just days away, with entrants from across the country set to travel to Tatura to compete in the annual event which begins on January 20.

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Back to defend her title

THE COW that took out Grand Champion Ayrshire Exhibit at the 2018 International Dairy Week will return in 2019 to try to repeat her success. Waaia’s James Dillon will take four cows, one of which he owns in partnership with South Australian Shaun...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Inquiry result welcomed

The NSW Farmers Association has welcomed the finding that $1/litre milk is driving the NSW dairy industry to breaking point.

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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...

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Water

Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

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Water

Fears high summer flows will harm river

Goulburn Valley Environment Group is concerned the health of the Goulburn River is continuing to decline, arguing high summer flows were causing damage and undermining improvements gained by recent years’ environmental flows.

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Lake Hume fish deaths

Nearly 2000 fish have died in the NSW Riverina region one week after a mass fish death event in the state’s far west caused outrage across the country. The NSW Department of Primary Industries on Tuesday said 1800 fish had died in Lake Hume. The...

Alana Christensen
Water

Fish deaths raise alarm

An environmental group claims a river in far western NSW, where up to a million fish have died, was in trouble before the drought because of water mismanagement.

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Weather has its challenges

The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest.

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

SA issues new fines

Motorists bringing fruit into South Australia will now be hit with a hefty fine as the state government steps up measures against fruit fly.

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Horticulture

Ex-SPC chair makes bid

A former SPC chairman has lodged an expression of interest in the sale of the fruit processing company following the announcement by owner Coca-Cola Amatil that it will be offered for sale.

Geoff Adams

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Viticulture

Viticulture

Toasting a new taste

Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere.

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Viticulture

App to inform harvest

A new app is helping grape growers better measure and track the development of grapes in the vineyard to assist with harvest and vineyard management decisions.

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Viticulture

Cheers to top drops

The gallery at Mitchelton Winery has never seen so many varieties of wine.

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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

Get help with permits

The Victorian Government has established a planning support program to assist small-scale pig and poultry producers obtain a land use planning permit under the 2018 planning reforms for animal industries.

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Livestock

Challenge winners on display

After celebrating success at the recent Victorian Limousin On-Farm Challenge, Mistletoe Limousins is now preparing for 2019 Beef Week.

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EVENTS
Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

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Simone Dunne
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Shepparton Farmers Market

The Shepparton Farmers’ Market is dedicated to connecting local producers and growers with consumers and provides a great range of fresh produce at farm-gate prices. Come sample some of the quality produce our region has to offer. Held at...

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Simone Dunne

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Cropping

Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

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Cropping

Summer Crops help limit weeds

Evidence is mounting that summer crops really can be an effective weapon in the war on herbicide-resistant weeds. With soil moisture at a premium, there is nothing spare to waste on summer-growing weeds.

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Cropping

Understanding Russian

Australian researchers have embarked on a mission to better understand the role of weeds and volunteer cereals, known as the green bridge, in promoting the survival and spread of the nation’s newest broadacre crop pest, Russian wheat aphid.

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