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Stolen calves found

A woman and teenage boy have been arrested after a month-long investigation into theft of livestock from northern Victoria, which resulted in the eight Speckle Park calves stolen on June 7 being found. Members from Victoria Police’s Eastern Region...

Rodney Woods
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Jetty licence fees on the agenda

Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is encouraging Yarrawonga residents, impacted by an increase in jetty licence fees, to attend a drop in session being conducted by Goulburn-Murray Water. The session will be held on Friday (June 8), from 10am to...

Rodney Woods
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G-MW extends comment time on licences

Goulburn-Murray Water has extended consultation on proposed increases to foreshore licence fees following an outcry from landholders.

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Shepparton East orchardist nominated for award

For Barolli Orchards’ Nathan Barolli, being nominated for the 2018 Young Grower of the Year Award is a humbling experience.

Alana Christensen
Livestock

Ley and McGowan team up over live exports

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has confirmed she will hold a public forum, in conjunction with Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan, in relation to Ms Ley’s private member’s bill on live exports.

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Stolen calves found

A woman and teenage boy have been arrested after a month-long investigation into theft of livestock from northern Victoria, which resulted in the eight Speckle Park calves stolen on June 7 being found. Members from Victoria Police’s Eastern Region...

Rodney Woods
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Saputo on the lookout for suppliers

Milk processor Saputo Dairy Australia has raised the call for more suppliers just six weeks after officially taking over Murray Goulburn Co-operative.

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Dairy farmers join arms in hope of better milk price

A group of northern Victoria dairy farmers are taking matters into their own hands and approaching processors with a collective pool of milk, in a bid to obtain a more sustainable milk price.

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Automotive body slams quad bike review

Australia’s competition watchdog is using rural Australians as ‘‘guinea pigs’’ with its proposed changes to quad bike safety regulations, according to a peak industry organisation.

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Visitors flocking to silo art trail

From Western Australia to NSW and even those who live just down the road, silo art is drawing visitors to three northern Victorian towns.

Alana Christensen
Livestock

Ley and McGowan team up over live exports

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has confirmed she will hold a public forum, in conjunction with Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan, in relation to Ms Ley’s private member’s bill on live exports.

Rodney Woods
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Raise a Glass to celebrate World Milk Day

Dairy lovers in the Murray region have been encouraged to celebrate World Milk Day with a public display of affection for milk and the local farmers who produce it. The United Nations has declared June 1 to be World Milk Day, marking dairy’s...

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Industry review starts

The Australian Dairy Industry Council says all options will be on the table as it begins a 12-month review of the dairy industry’s voluntary code of practice.

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NLIS lands dairy farmers in court

DAIRY FARMERS are potentially breaking the law every day, when milking. That was the conclusion out of a court case in Sale, Victoria, in May. Three dairy farmers from Sale district were prosecutedfor alleged transgressions of the National Livestock...

Jeanette Severs
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Processor taps into clean energy

DAIRY PROCESSOR Burra Foods has entered into a large-scale Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Melbourne-based energy retailer Flow Power. The deal will bring the company closer to meeting its energy efficiency goals, and give the...

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Clearing a path for young farmers

YOUNG PEOPLE looking for pathways in the dairy industry have heard about farm employment from an employee’s perspective. WestVic Dairy regional manager Lindsay Ferguson said the workshop at the Simpson Football Netball Club in April was a great...

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Comparing notes in Brazil

FARM TOURS provide an opportunity not only to see what you could adapt on your side of the fence, but to benchmark yourself against farms around the world. Marcelo Siqueira hosted Brad and other Australian farmers on tour with Alltech Lienert...

Stephen Cooke
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Fonterra forecasts closing price of $6.20/kg

FONTERRA AUSTRALIA says its forecast closing farmgate milk price for the 2018–19 season is $5.50 to $6.20 per kilogram of milk solids. Fonterra Australia Managing Director René Dedoncker said the range was based on “market indications which...

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The Boss and I have been banging on about this for a while, I know, but it’s a big issue for those of us who live in this part of the world. The Goulburn

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Despots and dogs

It’s been a big week for The Donald, despots...and dogs. After spending 38 minutes with Little Rocket Man, The Donald proclaimed him to be a remarkable human being and that they had established a special bond together. You can only do this with...

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Compliance a major priority

Five key areas will be the focus of a continued effort by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to improve compliance across the basin.

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Deadline changed

Goulburn-Murray Water has announced a change to the end-of-season water trading, with the final deadline moved forward one day.

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Report finds basin plan is hurting rural people

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan has created fatigued communities marred by stress, anxiety and an unviable future, a new report has found.

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Authority must do job

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan only exists because of compromise, senior Labor MP Tony Burke believes.

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Orchard walk’s focus on pears

More than 40 orchardists and industry representatives listened to three guest speakers at an orchard walk at Tatura on June 1.

Rodney Woods
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Keep up the fruit fly fight

Recent cool weather has brought relief for Queensland fruit fly control across the Goulburn Murray region, according to Goulburn Murray Valley regional fruit fly co-ordinator Ross Abberfield.

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Shepparton East orchardist nominated for award

For Barolli Orchards’ Nathan Barolli, being nominated for the 2018 Young Grower of the Year Award is a humbling experience.

Alana Christensen

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Wine push in China

A new campaign to drive international demand for Australian wine has been unveiled at Vinexpo Hong Kong.

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Chinese are thirsty for GV exports

As distribution channels become easier to navigate, the burgeoning Chinese market has ripe opportunity for wines from the Goulburn Valley and surrounds, some industry figures say.

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Wine export booming

Wine exports to China have topped $1billion for the first time, with exports jumping 51 per cent on the same time last year.

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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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Webinar to suit small farmers

Livestock Health & Biosecurity Victoria is holding a free webinar for small farm owners on Thursday, outlining what they need to know about buying, owning and selling livestock in Victoria.

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‘Don’t panic’ over LPA audits

On-farm animal welfare and biosecurity management practices are key elements of the Livestock Production Assurance program and compliance with these additional elements will be enforced under the program’s random audit system from July.

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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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Jun

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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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Jun

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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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Jun

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Kilmore Scout Market

The Kilmore 1st Scouts market has a variety of stalls from boots to soaps, plus heaps more. Visitors will be tempted with a sausage sizzle, which is organised and run by the scout group. A family friendly market, face painting for the kids and great...

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Cropping

Forum tackles canola

Local grain growers will have the chance to discuss and have input into their industry’s research, development and extension investments when a Grains Research and Development Corporation forum is held in Dookie next week.

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Crop outlook gloomy

The scene has been set for below-average winter crop harvest volumes, as very low soil moisture levels across Australia curb yield prospects and further plantings remain dependent on rain in the coming four weeks, according to Rabobank’s just-released Australian 2018-19 Winter Crop Outlook.

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Growers get updates

Grain growers from across the region are being encouraged to attend a farm business forum in Mulwala this month to hear about opportunities to improve profitability through effective grain marketing, as well as tips for succession planning.

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