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Machinery changes drive hay industry, says Invergordon contractor

Invergordon hay contractor Luke Felmingham, of LKF Contracting, was recognised at this year’s AFIA National Fodder Conference for his 10-year service to the industry.

Rodney Woods
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Sack water minister, says Sheed

Shepparton’s independent state MP, Suzanna Sheed, has called for the sacking of federal water minister, David Littleproud, adding to the chorus of dissatisfaction over the way the Murray Darling Basin plan is being implemented. Only two weeks ago...

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Farm profits fall to 13-year low in Victoria’s northern dairy region

Farm profits in Victoria’s northern dairy region fell to record lows in 2018-19, as dry conditions and high input costs continued to plague farmers.

Rodney Woods
Water

Ryan pressures Littleproud over basin plan policy

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has urged Federal Water Minister David Littleproud to introduce the National Party’s new approach to Murray-Darling Basin Plan policy into parliament as soon as possible.

Rodney Woods

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Sack water minister, says Sheed

Shepparton’s independent state MP, Suzanna Sheed, has called for the sacking of federal water minister, David Littleproud, adding to the chorus of dissatisfaction over the way the Murray Darling Basin plan is being implemented. Only two weeks ago...

Geoff Adams
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MG has $265m in funds

THE FINANCIAL shell of fallen dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn is sitting on $265 million in equity, but it is still unclear how much investors will see once the company is wound up. The group, which exists to fulfil financial reporting...

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Farming smarter reaps rewards for SA farm

PRODUCING 2.1 million litres of milk with an annual rainfall of 350 mm has meant Gary and Ros Zweck and their son Justin have had to farm smarter. Their system is based around a TMR and a feed pad which can challenge controlling cell counts and...

Dairy News
Water

Littleproud asks ACCC to investigate allegations in the water market

Allegations of investors hoarding millions of litres of water in the Murray-Darling Basin will face scrutiny from the competition watchdog after farmers urged the Federal Government to take action.

Rodney Woods
News

Colliding views on inquiry focus

FARMERS NEED to ask trespassers if they are animal rights activists. That was the facetious view of Andy Meddick MLC, a member of the panel committee conducting a public inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture. Mr...

Jeanette Severs
Water

Ryan pressures Littleproud over basin plan policy

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has urged Federal Water Minister David Littleproud to introduce the National Party’s new approach to Murray-Darling Basin Plan policy into parliament as soon as possible.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Variety of ram breeds on offer at Yentrac sale

Poll Dorset, White Suffolk and Southdown rams will be up for auction at the Yentrac Prime Lamb Sires annual on-property sale on September 25.

Rodney Woods

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Opinion

Opinion

Ley says she is advocating for farmers

By Sussan Ley, Federal Member for Farrer and Federal Environment Minister.

Rodney Woods
Opinion

New leaders at G-MW

(By G-MW managing director Charmaine Quick)

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Broccoli is our next big thing

‘‘Greater Shepparton is a place where business is growing, and the emerging success story is horticulture.’’

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Opinion

Time for action

If you are to listen to the politicians, the problems with the Barmah Choke have just occurred in the last irrigation season.

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Opinion

Ley says she is advocating for farmers

By Sussan Ley, Federal Member for Farrer and Federal Environment Minister.

Rodney Woods
Opinion

New leaders at G-MW

(By G-MW managing director Charmaine Quick)

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Broccoli is our next big thing

‘‘Greater Shepparton is a place where business is growing, and the emerging success story is horticulture.’’

Country News
Opinion

Ley says she is advocating for farmers

By Sussan Ley, Federal Member for Farrer and Federal Environment Minister.

Rodney Woods
Opinion

New leaders at G-MW

(By G-MW managing director Charmaine Quick)

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Broccoli is our next big thing

‘‘Greater Shepparton is a place where business is growing, and the emerging success story is horticulture.’’

Country News
Opinion

Time for action

If you are to listen to the politicians, the problems with the Barmah Choke have just occurred in the last irrigation season.

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Dairy

Jugiong herd to go under the hammer

The Nicholson family has been dairy farming at Girgarre for 46 years.

Sophie Baldwin
Dairy

Victorian dairy industry “a tale of two halves”

Victorian rural sentiment has staged a strong rally, with the state’s farmers now among the most confident in the nation, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.

Rodney Woods
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Farmers win solar battle

DAIRY FARMERS near Camperdown have claimed victory after Victoria’s planning tribunal rejected a $150 million solar farm. Three neighbouring dairy farmers were among the objectors who feared the Bookaar solar farm could be a flood and fire risk...

Dairy News
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Objectors lose

Disappointment was the main reaction of dairy farmers objecting the approval of three solar farms in northern Victoria, despite new guidelines not yet being implemented into the planning scheme. Planning Minister Richard Wynne approved three...

Dairy News
News

MG has $265m in funds

THE FINANCIAL shell of fallen dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn is sitting on $265 million in equity, but it is still unclear how much investors will see once the company is wound up. The group, which exists to fulfil financial reporting...

Dairy News

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Me, poo and the dogs’ meridian

You will have gathered by now that The Boss is a slow learner. His main problem is he never takes things at face value – he prefers to look for complexity rather than letting the obvious be his best instructor. A good example came up the other day...

The General

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Dog’s rules for a no-stress weekend

I have long had the view that the world would work better if dogs ran it. At the very least, it would work much better if humans took a leaf out of the dogs’ rule-book. The rules are simple: first thing in the morning, get up and stretch – both...

The General

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Water

Water

Politicians call for Connections project water savings to be made available

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has called for the immediate release of 75Gl of water into the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

Rodney Woods
Water

Murray-Darling Association leadership team announced

Murray Darling Association has appointed an experienced and capable leadership team for the year ahead.

Rodney Woods
Water

G-MW board members reappointed

Directors Alana Johnson and Margaret O’Rourke have been re-appointed to Goulburn-Murray Water’s board for additional four-year terms.

Rodney Woods
Water

Littleproud asks ACCC to investigate allegations in the water market

Allegations of investors hoarding millions of litres of water in the Murray-Darling Basin will face scrutiny from the competition watchdog after farmers urged the Federal Government to take action.

Rodney Woods

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Fruit fly management project a regional finalist for innovation award

The message is starting to get across to people that Queensland fruit fly has the potential to cause damaging economic harm in the Shepparton region.

James Bennett
Horticulture

Growers defend employment record

Fruit and vegetable growers are sick of having a bad reputation for illegal employment and want stronger rules to ensure the whole industry complies with the law.

Geoff Adams
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

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Viticulture

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
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
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

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Livestock

Livestock

Coledale Poll Dorset Stud raises bat for half-century

Coledale Poll Dorset Stud will celebrate its 50th anniversary when it holds its on-property sale on September 26.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Flock rams up for sale at Murchison East

Murchison East’s Heathmar Poll Dorset Stud will hold its 17th on-property sale on September 26, with 80 flock rams up for auction.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Variety of ram breeds on offer at Yentrac sale

Poll Dorset, White Suffolk and Southdown rams will be up for auction at the Yentrac Prime Lamb Sires annual on-property sale on September 25.

Rodney Woods
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EVENTS
Events

Come and Try Croquet

Join Valley Sport for fun interactive physical activity session where you can learn to play croquet!

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

Acro Yoga Jam

Acro Yoga is a physical practice that combines yoga and acrobatics. Working with one or more partners these disciplines are fused together to create sequences of inversions, flows and balance. Acro yoga helps build core strength and trust between...

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

A child specific yoga class for 6-12 year olds, Emily from For A Mindful You introduces kids to yoga with mindful breathing, standing and balancing postures, meditation and yoga games!

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

Spotlight Walk

See the fascinating nocturnal native animals that call our local bushland home. Spy possums, gliders, frogmouths, spiders and more on RiverConnect’s popular monthly Spotlight Walks throughout Activities in the Park 2018/19

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Madeleine Caccianiga

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Cropping

Cropping

Research day at Yarrawonga on September 24

Local research and important issues in the cropping industry will be discussed at the Riverine Plains and FAR Australia Spring Field Day.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Silica and calcium used together strengthen plants’ silica structure

When farmers think of guano products, the focus tends to be on guano as a phosphorus source.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Hay caps can reduce spontaneous combustion risk

As some farmers contemplate cutting failed cereal and canola crops, the benefit of covering haystacks cannot be underestimated.

Rodney Woods