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SPC Sells IXL

The Kyabram IXL jam and Taylors sauce factory has been sold by SPC to a company which plans to continue the operations. SPC Managing Director Reg Weine said the new owners would continue to process IXL and Taylor’s locally from the existing site...

Geoff Adams
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Heat turned up on Stanhope solar farm

Another solar farm could be on its way, but it has to get through Campaspe Shire Council approval and the backlash it has received from nearby residents first.

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G-MW chief dumped

The Goulburn-Murray Water board has dumped its managing director, Pat Lennon, just two years into his five-year contract, in the latest of sudden governance changes at the regional water authority.

Geoff Adams
Water

Call for stronger water recovery rules

A water leadership group is working on developing a list of tests that should be applied to water recovery steps to avoid negative impacts on northern Victorian communities.

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Dairy

Woolworths leads on milk levy

Generic milk will cost consumers an extra 10¢/litre, with Woolworths and Coles announcing a milk levy to help drought-affected farmers.

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GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Shepparton, 2018 GVL Premiers: gallery

Pictures from the 2018 GVL seniors grand final

Ray Sizer
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Shepparton celebrates GVL seniors premiership

The Bears are 2018 GVL premiers

Ray Sizer
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Gallery: GVL netball A-grade grand final: Shepparton v Echuca

Pictures from Echuca’s GVL A-grade netball win over Shepparton

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GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Video: GVL under-18 premiers Echuca

Echuca celebrate after winning the GVL under-18 premiership

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GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Reserves grand final replay

Replay of the GVL reserves grand final between Kyabram and Euro

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Dairy

Woolworths leads on milk levy

Generic milk will cost consumers an extra 10¢/litre, with Woolworths and Coles announcing a milk levy to help drought-affected farmers.

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G-MW loses another leader

G-MW has made a sudden announced that managing director Pat Lennon is leaving, after two years in the job. He is the second managing director to leave the authority without explanation. Former City of Greater Shepparton CEO, Bill Jaboor will become...

Geoff Adams

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Dairy

Processors told not to mislead

The competition watchdog has warned dairy processors not to mislead farmers on milk prices, raising concerns inflated rates are being passed on to consumers.

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Good bulls on a budget

WITH SEASONAL conditions and higher feed costs hitting hard in many areas, dairy farmers will be looking for value for money in bulls listed in DataGene’s August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs). The good news is it’s possible to buy...

Dairy News
Dairy

Woolworths leads on milk levy

Generic milk will cost consumers an extra 10¢/litre, with Woolworths and Coles announcing a milk levy to help drought-affected farmers.

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Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne
Dairy

Tight cost control pays off

Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return.

Geoff Adams
News

Index does not go far enough

STATE DAIRY farmer groups have claimed the federal Government’s new national Milk Price Index lacks vital information on processing costs. The index was launched last month and aims to help farmers make decisions about their businesses. Australian...

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Patto’s on the job

The Boss was pleased to see Greater Shepparton City Council taking a stand on the amount of water being forced down the river at the wrong time of year. This happened after Cr Dennis Patterson raised the issue at the the recent Murray Darling...

The General

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Me, apples - and other exotic species

I heard The Boss and the Missus having a minor dust-up the other day after he expressed minor pleasure in the blossoms on a wild cherry sprouting along the river. The Missus thinks such rude imports don’t belong on the river, whereas The Boss seems...

The General

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Water

Forest photography

With spring in the air and school holidays here, it’s a great time of year to get out and explore Gunbower Forest.

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Water

G-MW chief dumped

The Goulburn-Murray Water board has dumped its managing director, Pat Lennon, just two years into his five-year contract, in the latest of sudden governance changes at the regional water authority.

Geoff Adams
Water

Call for stronger water recovery rules

A water leadership group is working on developing a list of tests that should be applied to water recovery steps to avoid negative impacts on northern Victorian communities.

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Water

Weir all clear for users

Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works.

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Labor exploitation risk

Businesses that employ backpackers will be able to keep the details secret under legislation which Labor says could leave workers vulnerable to exploitation.

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Horticulture

Hunt grows for prickly culprit

The search for the culprits inserting needles into strawberries is spreading after more punnets of contaminated fruit were found in South Australia and NSW.

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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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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

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

Overall value remains firm

The crippling drought scorching farmland across eastern Australia has failed to sap the overall value of the nation’s agriculture sector.

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Livestock

Stock up on top rams

If you are looking for a top White Suffolk ram, Katandra will be the place to be on October 3.

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Events

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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Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

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Events

Elmore Field Days

Three great days filled with exhibits to help grow your business, farm machinery demonstrations, livestock, tillage and cropping demonstration, ewe trials, great food, kids activities, recreation and leisure activities plus much more. For more...

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Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

The Nagambie Lakes Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to coincide with community and tourism events, the market runs with the aim of providing market visitors with a wide range of products and services in...

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Cropping

Cropping

Avoid harvester fires

Preparation to avoid harvester fires will be the focus of two Grains Research and Development Corporation technical workshops in Swan Hill and Kaniva.

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Cropping

Cropping workshop

About 30 people, mostly farmers, attended a Successful Summer Cropping workshop at Katunga Recreation Reserve on September 12.

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Cropping

Family wins national hay award

Having been associated with the hay industry for 30 years, Mulwala’s Lochie Donald knows a fair few tricks of the trade.

Rodney Woods