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Deniliquin water tower gets a facelift

Artist Cam Scale has started to create the Scott’s Park water tower mural, and has already impressed Deniliquin residents with the progress.

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Dairy

ADF want change to food standards in a bid to an plant based ‘milk’ term

Dairy farmers are urging the Federal Government to change the country’s food standards in a bid to ban plant-based products from using the term ‘milk’ on labels and in marketing.

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Sheed wants outcome on solar projects

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed is calling on the Victorian Government to make a decision in relation to the three outstanding solar farm applications in the Shepparton district.

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Water

Drum expects socio-economic impact panel will be “dragged” to Goulburn Valley

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum expects the independent panel looking into the socio-economic impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in regional communities will be ‘‘dragged’’ to the Goulburn Valley.

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Tree fellings result in deaths

A man was crushed to death on Saturday when a tree he was cutting up at Yarrawalla, just south of Pyramid Hill, fell on him about midday.

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Shepparton Partners Collective takeover SPC before financial year ends

SPC is officially in the hands of its new owner, with the $40million sale of the iconic Shepparton business completed on June 28.

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Water

Long-term solutions are needed to stop degradation of Barmah Choke, Neville says

Long-term solutions are needed to stop the degradation of the Barmah Choke, according to the Victorian Water Minister.

Alana Christensen
Water

Governments must stop ignoring evidence on basin plan

Governments must stop ignoring the mountain of evidence telling us the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is failing, according to Speak Up.

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Permit dropped on tractor movement

FARMERS WILL now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads, following regulatory changes to bring Victoria into line with other states. Victorian Farmers Federation grains group president Ashley Fraser said it was critical for Victoria to...

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Water needed for dairy

AN EMERGENCY water allocation for the dairy industry should be one of four steps taken to improve the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to a leading think-tank. The Australia Institute has released its four-step plan which...

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Tree fellings result in deaths

A man was crushed to death on Saturday when a tree he was cutting up at Yarrawalla, just south of Pyramid Hill, fell on him about midday.

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Water

Long-term solutions are needed to stop degradation of Barmah Choke, Neville says

Long-term solutions are needed to stop the degradation of the Barmah Choke, according to the Victorian Water Minister.

Alana Christensen

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Dairy

Gain insight for season ahead

Dairy farmers and industry service providers looking for some insight into the season ahead are invited to Murray Dairy’s Seasonal Update events across the region next week.

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Dairy

ADF want change to food standards in a bid to an plant based ‘milk’ term

Dairy farmers are urging the Federal Government to change the country’s food standards in a bid to ban plant-based products from using the term ‘milk’ on labels and in marketing.

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Taking Stock free farm business consultations

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Milk contamination explained

RECENTLY, DAIRY company Lactalis Australia recalled eight varieties of milk over concerns the products could be contaminated with the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). This recall affects several brands of milk purchased at Coles, Woolworths, IG...

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Saputo chasing milk

WITH SEVEN new companies acquired in the past two years, Canadian dairy company entrepreneur Lino Saputo could be accused of being in an acquisitive mood. Whether that translates to the Australian corporate landscape, is yet to be seen. The Saputo...

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Dairy

Staying close to home

Aside from milking a cow yourself, there is not a glass of milk that comes fresher than the new-look GV Milk Distributors’ product.

Holly Tregenza

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A Bit of a Blow

The Boss called it “a bit of a blow” but I tell you, it was a tornado, plain and simple. It came in on Saturday afternoon. The Boss had a big fire going in the lounge, where he was reading the weekend papers and watching the storm build in the west...

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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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Water

Water

Licence holders get water

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2019-20 season, with the exception of those in the Barnadown Zone where an allocation of 75 per cent has been announced.

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Water

Customers can help shape G-MW’s future

Goulburn-Murray Water is seeking a dedicated, core team of customers to help determine the prices it charges and the level of services it delivers in coming years.

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Water

Drum expects socio-economic impact panel will be “dragged” to Goulburn Valley

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum expects the independent panel looking into the socio-economic impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in regional communities will be ‘‘dragged’’ to the Goulburn Valley.

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Water

NSW irrigators are ‘desperate’

‘‘It clearly shows the level of desperation with these farmers.’’

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Sharing new research

A stonefruit research roadshow will be travelling to the region next month, with growers across the Goulburn-Murray region to hear about the latest Agriculture Victoria research.

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Horticulture

Update to offer insight

Local grain growers and industry representatives will convene in Moama on July 25 to hear the latest research, find out more about the season ahead, explore future trends and meet up with industry representatives and like-minded farmers.

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Horticulture

Exports prove fruitful

The Australian horticulture sector continues to go from strength to strength, with the value of horticulture exports closing in on Australia’s lamb and dairy sectors.

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Viticulture

Viticulture

Record spend for wine sector

Wine Australia will pump a record $79 million into the grape and wine sector in 2019-20, focusing on research, development and extension, market development and export regulations.

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Viticulture

Wine chief role in new hands

Murray Valley Winegrowers executive officer Mike Stone retired from the role on June 7 and will be replaced by Paul Derrico.

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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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Livestock

Livestock

Lamb record broken again

Bendigo Livestock Exchange has seen its lamb price record broken again, with the previous record being set only the week before.

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Livestock

Automation funding

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from the establishment of the world’s first beef boning automation research and development room, as the industry looks to reduce processing costs and increase boning room yield efficiency.

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Livestock

Have your say on air exports

The draft report of the review into the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock by air is now open for public consultation.

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EVENTS
Events

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

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Simone Dunne
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Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

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Simone Dunne
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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

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Cropping

Cropping

Focusing on profitable decisions

A farm business forum at Elmore this month will add impetus to local grain growers’ efforts to build the profitability of their enterprises.

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Cropping

Positive forecast

Australian farmers might be enduring the worst drought in history, but the Grassland Society of Southern Australia’s annual conference in Creswick will hear forecasts of a silver lining on the horizon.

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Cropping

Learn to boost weed control

Gaining a greater understanding of how herbicides work and optimising performance of herbicides on-farm will be the focus of a number of upcoming agronomist workshops.

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