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Strong livestock prices provide relief for drought-affected farmers, says NSW Farmers Association

Resilient beef and sheep prices have provided a dose of relief for many farming enterprises amidst a severe drought across most of eastern Australia.

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National ranch horse show comes to Elmore

Wyuna’s Bruno Robinson has come out on top at the recent Australian Ranch Horse Remuda Show.

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Horticulture

SPC organic tomatoes hit supermarket shelves

A new range of Goulburn Valley organic tomatoes will hit supermarket shelves this week, launched by SPC.

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Livestock

Workshops to focus on good grazing management

A series of free two-day workshops will focus on giving farmers the nuts and bolts around good grazing management. Run by consultant Lisa Warn, the Agriculture Victoria workshops in Boort/Gredgwin and Elmore will explore a range of topics. “Good...

Alana Christensen
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Dairy farmers shown glimmer of hope at industry update in Kyabram

Dairy farmers attending an industry update by rural bank Rabobank in Kyabram last week were shown a glimmer of hope.

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Saputo buys Burnie, King Island factories

International dairy company, Saputo Inc, the owner of the former Murray Goulburn Co-operative, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the specialty cheese business of Lion-Dairy and Drinks, which includes factories in King...

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Burra Foods announces opening price

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40 to 6.70/kgMS for the new season, starting on July 1. In a letter to milk supply partners, Burra Foods chief executive Grant Crothers said this announcement was notable as...

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Waaia farmer suffers chest and rib injuries in tractor and truck crash

A Waaia farmer is lucky to be alive according to police after the tractor he was driving and a B-double truck collided in Waaia last Friday night.

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Class action lodged

A group of southern Riverina irrigators is seeking $750million for losses in production as a result of ‘‘reckless’’ management of the Murray-Darling Basin.

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Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

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Dairy farmers shown glimmer of hope at industry update in Kyabram

Dairy farmers attending an industry update by rural bank Rabobank in Kyabram last week were shown a glimmer of hope.

Geoff Adams
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Motion to withhold milk due to low prices fails

A suggestion from northern Victorian dairy farmers that they should consider withholding their milk from processors due to poor farm gate prices, failed when put to the vote at the recent UDV annual conference.

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Extra value to capture in technology

Dairy farmers use technology on farm to assist with everyday tasks and don’t necessarily make the most of the data it collects. That’s according to the preliminary findings of research into NSW dairy farmers’ use of the technology on-farm to...

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VR Tokyo tops BPI index

VR Tokyo is leading the Balanced Performance Index (BPI) in Australia with a BPI of $298, according to April proofs. Viking Genetics Australian business manager, Anna Norgren said there was no doubt: this sire was one of a kind and a “must have”...

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Dairy farmers shown glimmer of hope at industry update in Kyabram

Dairy farmers attending an industry update by rural bank Rabobank in Kyabram last week were shown a glimmer of hope.

Geoff Adams
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Find the right cows for your farm

The new sire proofs were very exciting for the industry and LIC again had a strong showing across the various breeds, LIC Australia sales and operations manager Mike Rose said. “Instead of focusing on individual sires that are performing well, I...

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Dry conditions tipped to continue tough outlook

There’s little end in sight to the pain experienced this year by the region’s dairy industry, with dry conditions continuing to worsen. That was the sombre outlook from Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey in the bank’s latest annual...

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The Boss's Dog

Who wants a cheap dog, anyway?

“He’s been in the wars, hasn’t he?” the receptionist at the Vet’s said to the Boss. “He has,“ the Boss says grumpily. “Do you have pet insurance?” “No. I thought he’d be the healthy one. He’s been very expensive to run, as a matter of fact.“ Now...

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The wrong sort of Tiger...

The Boss reckons I had it coming. Ever since I tore that eastern brown in half last summer and hurled its head high into the air - I mean, who could forget that piece of canine brilliance? You don’t mess with snakes, he kept saying - as if I’m going...

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Reforms ‘first step’

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.

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Speak Up wants politics left out of plan fix

Any royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan must be a genuine effort to solve problems, not another game of political point-scoring, and examine the Water Act itself, according to Speak Up.

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Greater Shepparton City Council calls for basin plan review

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan must be reviewed according to Greater Shepparton City Council, which says hundreds of jobs in the region have been lost as a result of the basin plan and answers are needed.

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Dalton says plan a ‘disaster’

Water was put on the agenda of the NSW Parliament on May 8 when NSW State Member for Murray Helen Dalton made her inaugural speech.

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SPC organic tomatoes hit supermarket shelves

A new range of Goulburn Valley organic tomatoes will hit supermarket shelves this week, launched by SPC.

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Horticulture

Get best from your nitrogen

In the current tight times, many dairy farmers will be considering use of nitrogen fertiliser to boost pasture production and assist to fill feed gaps.

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Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

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Wine value up

The value of wine exports has jumped to its highest levels in more than a decade, with the average value per litre climbing to $3.41 in the past year.

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Growing knowledge

Australian wineries will soon be better equipped for wine tourism and to grow exports, with new funding boosting workshop opportunities.

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Viticulture

Vietnam a top destination for Australian grapes

As the Australian table grape export season starts, Australian growers have headed to Vietnam to boost trade relations.

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Livestock

Livestock

Strong livestock prices provide relief for drought-affected farmers, says NSW Farmers Association

Resilient beef and sheep prices have provided a dose of relief for many farming enterprises amidst a severe drought across most of eastern Australia.

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Livestock

NLIS tags are a must

As lambing season gets under way in Victoria, producers are reminded to ensure they are compliant with National Livestock Identification System sheep and goat requirements.

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Workshop makes sense for producers

Livestock producers around Mansfield are invited to attend a free workshop that will address key tips and tools to manage livestock health and biosecurity.

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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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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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Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

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Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Soil results will influence advice

The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results.

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Wheat imported for first time in more than a decade

Widespread drought has seen wheat imported into Australia for the first time in more than a decade.

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Cropping

Farmer fears for food security

Where will our food come from in the future?

Sophie Baldwin