News

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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Furphy tanks up for auction

A collectable Furphy tank is going up for auction at a clearing sale at Harcourt, south of Bendigo on Sunday. The deceased estate includes more than 40 tractors, the 1930 Furphy tank and a few Furphy tank ends. The inscription on the rear of this...

Geoff Adams
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CCTV of stock theft released

Stock valued at thousands of dollars have been stolen from Shepparton Regional Saleyards. Twenty-nine sheep were stolen from the yards last Thursday night, just before the regular Friday sheep sale. Balmattum farmer John Gall lost 10 fat lambs after...

Alana Christensen
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Solar expert says heat might not spread

A solar energy expert has told a planning panel that solar farms could generate a heat island effect but the heat may be dissipated beyond the boundary of the properties.

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Horticulture

Ardmona orchardist to appear on TV cooking show

A familiar face will appear on Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules tonight. Goulburn Valley fruit grower Rocky Varapodio will appear in a product segment after supplying program sponsor Coles with fresh fruit for more than 15 years. ‘”It was great...

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Dairy

Saputo takeover of MG complete

The acquisition of dairy processor Murray Goulburn, by Saputo, is now complete. Saputo chief executive officer Lino Saputo Jnr said it was a major milestone for the company. “We are also welcoming over 1900 new employees to Saputo. We are thrilled...

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Rochester to join silo art trail

To make a donation to the silo’s fundraising campaign, visit here

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Milk processors move on milk prices

Fonterra Australia has announced its Fixed Base Milk Price for the 2018-19 season will be $5.90/kg of milk solids, following the conclusion of an annual tender process.

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Shooting body change faces opposition

A move to give the Game Management Authority more responsibility has faced opposition in Victorian Parliament after the government voiced concerns it would lead to the body’s demise.

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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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Dairy

Dairy

Fonterra wins awards

Fonterra Australia took home 48 gongs from the 2018 Dairy Industry Association of Australia Australian and Victorian Dairy Product Awards in Melbourne on May 11.

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UDV push on climate

UDV members from across Victoria descended on the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the 42nd UDV annual meeting and conference.

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Dairy

Kiewa factory to stay open

The former Murray Goulburn site at Kiewa will remain open, according to its new owner.

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Dairy

Jersey club celebrates 60 years

The Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club will mark its 60th anniversary at the end of May with three days of celebrations, including a sale, national conference, dinner and farm tours.

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Dairy

Love of Jersey breed continues

For more than 50 years, Waaia farmer Dick Maloney has enjoyed working with Jersey cows.

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Dairy

Soft cheese is golden winner

Specialty cheese manufacturer, Boosey Creek Cheese, has picked up a gold award for a soft cheese at national dairy industry awards announced on Friday night.

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Blogs

Never let a chance go by....

As you can see, I had to forage around in the mud the other day. It was a bit embarrassing, the whole thing. We were down on the river in the morning and The Boss likes to toss my ball right across to the other side - several times, mind you - so I...

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Quiet creatures of the River

With nightfall coming earlier and the Easter throng absent from the river environs, The Boss is heading down more often to enjoy the coming of dusk along the river. Well, he calls it “a spectacle” but there’s not much happening as far as I am...

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Water

Water

Water education needed

The Speak Up Campaign is looking to educate the broader community about government water policy, undertaking a membership drive to raise funds to support rural communities.

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Water

Major channel gets upgrade

Vital siphon works on Waranga Western Channel are under way to ensure ongoing water supply for Rochester and the Loddon Valley, with Goulburn-Murray Water upgrading two key siphons in the Campaspe region.

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Water

Heed advice while fishing

As the winter fishing season approaches, Goulburn-Murray Water and Maritime Safety Victoria are reminding anglers, boaters and paddlers to follow some simple rules to help stay safe on the water.

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Water

Support for Fair Flow is flooding in

The Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Water Leadership Group says the community is getting behind the campaign to ‘‘give us a #fairflow’’.

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Horticulture

Horticulture help

Six organisations across regional Victoria will help horticulture businesses innovate, expand and employ more people, thanks to grants from the Victorian Government.

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Focusing on pear quality

Improving pear quality through orchard management practices will be the focus of the next Future Orchards Pear Masterclass in Tatura next month.

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Horticulture

Funding to ease chemical test cost burden

The nation’s horticulture research and development corporation Hort Innovation has announced it successfully secured more than $1million in assistance grants under the Federal Government’s Access to Industry Uses of Agricultural and Veterinary (Agvet) Chemicals program.

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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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Success story shared

When Hayley Purbrick began working for her family’s winery eight years ago, she could never have imagined it would be the first carbon-neutral winery to be certified in Australia.

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Livestock

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

Beef sale pulls $1.2m

The whiteface breed flexed its muscles to post a solid average of $8183 and gross $1.2million at the 53rd Herefords Australia National Show and Sale.

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Livestock

Stations deal

An indigenous group in Queensland’s gulf country is celebrating the impending acquisition of two cattle stations it previously shared with a mining company.

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Events
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...

26-27

May

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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...

26-27

May

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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...

27

May

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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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May

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Cropping

Cropping

Use bait effectively

Grain growers planning to bait mice at seeding and through the growing season are encouraged to pay particular attention to the set-up and performance of their equipment to ensure optimum baiting impact.

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Cropping

Weeding out competition

Growers are one step closer to accessing wheat varieties that can compete better against weeds, particularly herbicide-resistant annual rye-grass.

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Cropping

Productivity, profitability focus

Five young researchers in South Australia and Victoria have embarked on studies aimed at supporting grain growers through the development of new knowledge and understandings.

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