Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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Shepp greengrocer supports strawberry farmers

Strawberry producers struggling to sell produce in the wake of a number of contamination scares are receiving a helping hand from a Shepparton greengrocer. Ryan’s Fruit and Veg owner Ryan Curtis has pledged to return all funds from the sale of 99...

Alana Christensen
Water

Drought water diversion warning

Diverting environmental water to drought-stricken farms could result in a dangerous precedent for water rights, some irrigators and environmentalists have warned.

Alana Christensen
News

Rate hike hits farmers

A group of farmers have seen red at their recent Greater Shepparton City Council rates notices, which have seen significant jumps as a result of rising farm values.

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Water

Government back-flip on water Royal Commission

Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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Victorian water allocations up

Major irrigation systems on the Victorian side of the Murray River have received further allocation increases, but general security allocations in New South Wales remain at zero per cent. The Victorian Murray system moves from 71 per cent of...

Geoff Adams
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Farming is family’s blood

COLIN AND Karen Gamble are proud of the fact their two children, Chris and Ashleigh, want to take over the family farm. They just worry what about what sort of future awaits this next generation. The rising cost of production, water availability and...

Sophie Baldwin
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GrainCorp operations continue despite fire

GrainCorp has moved to reassure farmers following a small fire at its Numurkah canola processing plant, stating it is unlikely to have an effect on the plant’s processing as harvest time approaches.

Alana Christensen
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Winter champions crowned

THE FIFTH annual National Herd Development Winter Fair has come and gone, with four-year-old Cairnsdale Sid Anastasia, owned by the Gardiner family from Five Ways in Cardinia, crowned Supreme Senior Champion. Despite tough times in the industry...

Sophie Baldwin
Water

Government back-flip on water Royal Commission

Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Water

Government back-flip on water Royal Commission

Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
News

GrainCorp operations continue despite fire

GrainCorp has moved to reassure farmers following a small fire at its Numurkah canola processing plant, stating it is unlikely to have an effect on the plant’s processing as harvest time approaches.

Alana Christensen

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Dairy

Dairy

Giant posts loss

New Zealand’s biggest company, dairy giant Fonterra, has posted a loss of $NZ196million ($A179million) — the first annual loss in its 17-year history.

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Bigger isn’t always better

KEEPING THINGS simple and fresh has been a successful formula for Nullawarre farmers Jason and Abby Burleigh. Never inclined to go beyond their means, the Burleighs have built a sustainable operation while successfully embracing the domestic fresh...

Rick Bayne
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Celebrating whats best in dairy

THE 2018 Great South West Dairy Awards celebrated the achievements and commitment of the local dairy industry at a gala night on Wednesday, July 11 at the City Memorial Bowls Club in Warrnambool. This year for the first time the awards celebrated...

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Dairy

Founder back in top job

The founder of Bubs Australia is returning as chief executive after the baby food maker’s current head said he would step down next month.

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Dairy

Fonterra helps feed needy

Dairy processor Fonterra has delivered 2.5million kilograms of dairy products to charity.

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News

A festival of fodder

The Australian Fodder Industry Association has teamed up with Murray Dairy to provide a demonstration and interactive field day, called the AFIA Fodder Festival. The day will be a mix of paddock demonstrations and presentations at the Elmore Field...

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So who’s really Top Dog?

So the humans in government spent the whole of last week arguing about who should be Top Dog. The Boss was clearly annoyed by what he thought was a huge waste of time and it was all about the dogs, rather than everybody they were supposed to be...

The General

The Boss's Dog

Pheromone parties for humans? Who’s kidding who?

“This is the sort of party you would love, General,“ the Boss said the other day, sniggering away. He was reading something in the New York Times about these pheromone parties that are all the rage - so he says - in New York, Los Angeles and in...

The General

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Water

Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Water

Drought water diversion warning

Diverting environmental water to drought-stricken farms could result in a dangerous precedent for water rights, some irrigators and environmentalists have warned.

Alana Christensen
Water

Government back-flip on water Royal Commission

Despite going to the High Court to block the request, the Federal Government and Murray-Darling Basin Authority have announced they will co-operate with the South Australian Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Water

Project brings jobs and chance to learn

For Brodie McMahon, Goulburn-Murray Water’s Connections project is bringing countless opportunities.

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Showcasing opportunities

A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed.

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Shepp greengrocer supports strawberry farmers

Strawberry producers struggling to sell produce in the wake of a number of contamination scares are receiving a helping hand from a Shepparton greengrocer. Ryan’s Fruit and Veg owner Ryan Curtis has pledged to return all funds from the sale of 99...

Alana Christensen
Horticulture

Seeking trade opportunities

A Shepparton delegation has been in China and Indonesia to showcase the region’s fruit product and boost trade opportunities.

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Viticulture

Viticulture

Great wine grape harvest

This year’s wine grape harvest in Tasmania has set new records in terms of value and volume, according to Wine Tasmania’s 2018 wine grape vintage report.

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Viticulture

Wine brings cheer

Australian wine export values and volumes have reached all-time record levels with the value of wine exports up 20 per cent to $2.76billion and export volumes up 10 per cent to 852million litres.

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Viticulture

Regions’ top drop named

Glenhope winery Burke & Wills, near Heathcote, has won the 2017 Victorian Wine Show Premier’s Trophy.

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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

Live export ban fails to get votes

A push to end live sheep exports has been shelved in federal parliament after Coalition MPs opposed to the trade refused to vote to ban it.

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Livestock

Breed judging to be on farm

The Victorian Branch of the Australian Limousin Breeders Society will conduct an On-Farm Challenge next month.

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Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif
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Marysville Community Market

The Marysville Community Market is held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. A variety of stalls are on offer, including wine, fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, chutneys, jams, olive oil and preserves, as well as plants, gifts, clothing...

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Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

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Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

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Cropping

Cropping

Handling the heaviest loads

The Massey Ferguson TH7038 Telehandler meets the high capacity requirements for lifting the heaviest high-density bales, offering fast and efficient cycles for loading as well as the power to tow a loaded trailer.

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Cropping

Producing quality silage

Dairy Australia has provided some tips on how to produce quality silage.

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Cropping

Cover up to protect new-season hay

Hay makers are being warned to pay attention to moisture levels at baling if cutting drought-affected or frosted cereal crops.

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