News Photo competition celebrates the Year of the Paddock Tree Ravaged by drought, battered by winds and seared by fire, the lone paddock tree has stood the test of time. Geoff Adams 16 Aug 2019 16 Aug 2019
Water Irrigation allocations increase Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. Geoff Adams 16 Aug 2019 16 Aug 2019
News Activist almost turned young farmer off agriculture A pork farmer has told federal politicians that one of his daughters considered dumping her long-held plan to get involved in the business after animal activists invaded the family’s farm. Geoff Adams 15 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019
Country News Tragowel dairy farmers diversify into a farm stay Dairying has been a tough gig over the past few years. Sophie Baldwin 15 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019
Livestock Ram sells for $35,000 in Hamilton A ram by the name of Moorundie 219 sold for a top price of $35,000 at Sheepvention in Hamilton last week, eclipsing the previous record of $31,000. Sophie Baldwin 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
News Meet the millennials helping revive the ‘ghost town’ of Graytown What could possibly entice a couple in their early 20s to move to a “gold mining ghost town” in Central Victoria? Vanessa Wiltshire 14 Aug 2019 14 Aug 2019
Livestock Tooborac and Euroa to host nutrition and management workshops Agriculture Victoria invites sheep and beef producers to a nutrition and management workshop with Dr Paul Cusack. Rodney Woods 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
News Donated dunny fits the bill When the good people over at Schneider Electric spotted a plea in The Ensign from Goorambat asking for help building a toilet, they had a solution. Simon Ruppert 13 Aug 2019 13 Aug 2019
Dairy Lachlan Marshall starts the process of destocking Lachlan Marshall’s Blighty dairy farm has hit the trigger point he was hoping it would never make. Sophie Baldwin 14 Aug 2019 14 Aug 2019
Country News Tragowel dairy farmers diversify into a farm stay Dairying has been a tough gig over the past few years. Sophie Baldwin 15 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019
News Climate change report a “wake-up call” for Goulburn Valley, says Pettigrew The federal emissions reduction minister has defended Australia’s land management practices after a new United Nations climate change report called for changes in the way the world produces and consumes food. Rodney Woods 13 Aug 2019 13 Aug 2019
Dairy Lachlan Marshall starts the process of destocking Lachlan Marshall’s Blighty dairy farm has hit the trigger point he was hoping it would never make. Sophie Baldwin 14 Aug 2019 14 Aug 2019
Dairy ‘Bold new measures necessary’ More than 130 delegates representing all Australian states and elements of the supply chain in the dairy industry met in Melbourne on July 30 and 31 to frame the key elements of the Australian Dairy Plan. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Sponsored Taking Stock free farm business consultations Get in touch with Murray Dairy to arrange a free one-to-one Taking Stock consultation. Call (03) 5833 5312 Murray Dairy 15 Nov 2018 15 Nov 2018
Dairy Stinky blue still on menu Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has melted concerns roquefort imports could be banned after French-cheese lovers kicked up a stink. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Dairy Coles follows price rise lead Coles has followed the lead of Woolworths and Aldi by increasing its home brand milk prices. Country News 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
Dairy ACCC committee will assist with dairy code roll-out The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will establish a Dairy Consultative Committee to assist it with the roll-out of the mandatory dairy code of conduct and play a key role as a “conduit between industry and the competition watchdog”. Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
The Boss's Dog Wattles, Choughs and the winter flush I like to get The Boss out every day, rain, hail or shine and he does - although some days he lacks a bit of spring in his step. He seemed to think it was pretty bleak coming into the weekend and drizzling Saturday but the sun came out briefly on... The General 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Country News Fudging science and history on the river Diatoms can’t be wrong. So The Boss says anyway. We were on the river this morning and The Boss was rattling on about these diatoms. I was trying to be understanding, after giving chase to a rather large wallaby. And having run out of breath I was... The General 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
Water Irrigation allocations increase Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. Geoff Adams 16 Aug 2019 16 Aug 2019
Water Allocations in G-MW region lift Allocations in the Goulburn-Murray Water irrigation system have taken a substantial move upwards. The Resource Manager for Northern Victoria has announced the Murray system moves from 16 per cent of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 26 per... Geoff Adams 15 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019
Water McKenzie and Drum talk about water Country News caught up with Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum last week at the University of Melbourne’s Dookie Campus. Reporter Rodney Woods put the topic of water on the agenda. Rodney Woods 14 Aug 2019 14 Aug 2019
Water Acknowledge Lower Lakes were once estuarine, says Speak Up A clear statement acknowledging the historic estuarine condition of the Murray River’s Lower Lakes must be released by the South Australian Government and University of Adelaide. Rodney Woods 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Horticulture More funding for the fight against fruit fly New funding will see the fight against fruit fly continue in the Goulburn and Murray valleys until mid-2020. Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
Horticulture $10m to help combat pest A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project. Country News 24 Jul 2019 24 Jul 2019
Horticulture Fruit growers praying for rain After the difficulties that come with a hot season last year, fruit growers around the Goulburn Valley are set to be faced with a lack of water for the season ahead. Rodney Woods 23 Jul 2019 23 Jul 2019
Viticulture From Germany to Heathcote Andreas Greiving has been making wine ever since he was eight years old. Country News 07 Aug 2019 07 Aug 2019
Viticulture Weather impacts wine The wine region of Heathcote is diverse and unique. Vanessa Wiltshire 31 Jul 2019 31 Jul 2019
Viticulture Research debunks EU prosecco claims As the European Union takes steps to protect Italian wine producers from international competition, Monash University research shows prosecco is a grape variety and should not be considered a geographical indication. Country News 23 Jul 2019 23 Jul 2019
Livestock Ram sells for $35,000 in Hamilton A ram by the name of Moorundie 219 sold for a top price of $35,000 at Sheepvention in Hamilton last week, eclipsing the previous record of $31,000. Sophie Baldwin 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Livestock Tooborac and Euroa to host nutrition and management workshops Agriculture Victoria invites sheep and beef producers to a nutrition and management workshop with Dr Paul Cusack. Rodney Woods 12 Aug 2019 12 Aug 2019
Livestock Apply now for on-farm grant Livestock producer groups interested in running local projects to validate the on-farm benefits of research and development findings have until the end of August to apply for funding. Country News 09 Aug 2019 09 Aug 2019
Events Moira Film Group screening of Christoper Robin - Yarroweyah Are you a movie buff? Gather your friends for a wonderful afternoon movie with the friendly community of Yarroweyah. Yarroweyah Memorial Hall committee host a movie on the third Wednesday of the month at the Yarroweyah Memorial Hall from 1:30pm to... 21 Cobram Courier 21 Aug
Events Social Art Sessions with Cobram and District Artist Society Group - Barooga Cobram and District Artist’s Society meet every Thursday 10am to 3pm at Barooga Community Hall. Everyone welcome to share friendship and a common interest of art - if you like to draw, sketch, paint - acrylic, oil, water colour, charcoal, pen... 22 Cobram Courier 22 Aug
Events Cafe Culture series Sharp musicianship and silken four part harmonies fuel this acoustic driven band who presents a flashback to 70s radio sound with impressively penned originals inspired by the big names of the era, America, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Band... 30- Cobram Courier 30 Aug
Events Echuca Moama Parkrun Parkrun is a free weekly timed 5km run suitable for all fitness levels. Echuca Moama Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 8am at Lions Park 31 Suzanne Robertson 31 Aug
Cropping Survey into skills project NSW grain and cotton growers are being encouraged to have their say in a statewide survey to gather critical information about the impact of the AgSkilled initiative in meeting the training needs of their respective industries. Country News 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
Cropping Dookie crop farmer welcomes review into council rates An independent panel will give Victorians a chance to voice their opinions on local council rates and charges and how they are applied. Sophie Baldwin 07 Aug 2019 07 Aug 2019
Cropping Hay quality is still high Victorian and NSW farmers are still producing quality hay despite unfavourable seasonal conditions and high input costs. Rodney Woods 06 Aug 2019 06 Aug 2019
