Water

More pleas for action

A call to end the Murray-Darling Basin Plan along with a royal commission was supported by a vocal group of people in Tongala last week.

Sophie Baldwin
Water

10Gl environmental water goes on market

Up to 10Gl of environmental water is set to go on the market, with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder selling a small portion of its water allocation to northern Victorian farmers.

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Tension in SRI over backing of NSW election candidate

Tension inside the Southern Riverina Irrigators has emerged after a press release from the group publicly backed a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate in Saturday’s NSW state election. The group’s chair Chris Brooks said he wanted to...

Rodney Woods
News

Farmer confidence up

Anticipation of a decent autumn break to turn around the season has driven up Victorian farmer confidence from near-decade lows, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Code of conduct a step closer

The Federal Government is continuing to advance the mandatory dairy code of conduct following requests from key dairy farmer bodies last year.

Rodney Woods

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Breaking News

Basin plan anger grows during Mooroopna drought summit

An infuriated crowd greeted Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, drought envoy Barnaby Joyce and Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum in Mooroopna today. The crowd of about 100 ensured their voices were heard, continuously interjecting...

Alana Christensen
News

Tension in SRI over backing of NSW election candidate

Tension inside the Southern Riverina Irrigators has emerged after a press release from the group publicly backed a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate in Saturday’s NSW state election. The group’s chair Chris Brooks said he wanted to...

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Big boost for fruit industry

A $55million state-of-the-art processing facility in Shepparton will employ more that 1300 people over five years and ensure apples and pears don’t go to waste.

Alana Christensen
Water

People power push

A push to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan continues to gain momentum, with another community meeting planned this week.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Words ring hollow

‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Code of conduct a step closer

The Federal Government is continuing to advance the mandatory dairy code of conduct following requests from key dairy farmer bodies last year.

Rodney Woods
Opinion

Purpose, pricing and planning are priorities

Two months into the job as Goulburn-Murray Water managing director, I remain on a steep learning curve.

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Dairy

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Drought bites Queensland production

The Queensland dairy industry is in “free fall” according to its leaders and it has nothing to do with the latest floods that have devasted the sunshine state. Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president Brian Tessmann said he feared...

Dairy News
Dairy

Company growing

A three-year $2million expansion investment by Tongala-based SLTEC Fertilizers is up and running, improving efficiency, capacity and underpinning the company’s growth in the production of fluid fertilisers.

Rodney Woods
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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
News

Breeding Burpless Bovines

Cows that burp less could help save the environment and put money back into the pockets of farmers. With the increasing cost of feed and social awareness of climate change, dairy farmers are under greater pressure to produce more milk with less...

Dairy News
Dairy

Industry advocate plan

A fresh milk and dairy advocate is set to be appointed in NSW if the Coalition wins the state election, underpinned by a dedicated dairy unit to ensure farmers have a government point of contact.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Still running farm

Lochy Hemphill heard an uncle once say: ‘‘When everyone is walking, start running.’’

Alana Christensen

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Campers and bee-eaters no match for the Plan

“Is this the new reality, General?” The Boss asked me the other day. He’s very, very grumpy about the damage being done to the river - and those who frequent it - by these constant high flows. As soon as the “environmental flows” stop, the...

The General

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The Kingies are back!

Of all the parrots we get along the river, the Kingies are the most spectacular. We’ve had a pair visiting, now and then, for the last few years but they are becoming more regular, which The Boss likes. They are easy to pick - not the biggest...

The General

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Water

Water

Locations revealed

New Murray-Darling Basin Authority offices are set to be in Griffith and Mildura as the authority continues to decentralise.

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Water

Goulburn and Loddon on 100%

The Goulburn and Loddon systems have joined the Murray, Campaspe and Bullarook systems on 100 per cent allocation, while the Broken system has increased slightly in the latest seasonal determinations for northern Victoria.

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Water

Talk basin progress: authority

All jurisdictions must do more to communicate the progress achieved under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

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Water

More pleas for action

A call to end the Murray-Darling Basin Plan along with a royal commission was supported by a vocal group of people in Tongala last week.

Sophie Baldwin

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Control measure

Sterile Queensland fruit flies are set to be dropped from the sky above Cobram in a bid to curb the spread of the pest.

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Horticulture

Let’s go on a bug blitz

It is hoped a two-week biosecurity blitz will help home gardeners, commercial growers and those working in the fresh produce supply chain to be able to detect exotic pests early.

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Horticulture

SA backs fly plan

The South Australian government has committed to a national fruit fly management agreement and is calling on other states to follow suit.

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Viticulture

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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Viticulture

Taste produce of Rutherglen

Tastes of Rutherglen will return next month, showcasing the best of the north-east and the region’s wineries.

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Viticulture

Wine export value lifts

International demand for fine Australian wine continues to grow, with wine exports jumping 10 per cent in value last year.

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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

Genetic gain adding value

The sheep industry could see a boost of more than $121million by 2029 due to a long-running genomics research program.

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Livestock

Beefing up their business

Thirty years of dairy breeding kicked up the dust in the yards as the cows made their way onto the back of B-double trucks.

Sophie Baldwin
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EVENTS
Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

06

Simone Dunne
Events

Broadford Market

The Broadford Market has over 12 stalls of hand made and home grown products, as well as second hand items. It is an outdoor market with barbecue facilities, and raises funds for the Broadford Community Centre

07

Simone Dunne
Events

Ky Farmers Market

Ky Farmers Market is a small community farmers market. We have gone from stride to stride supporting local fruit growers, farmers, pig and beef growers, crafting and artists as well. If you can make it, bake it, grow it, sew it, breed it, knead it...

07

Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market at Emerald Bank

The market includes over 30 stalls dedicated to what’s fresh and what’s best in the Goulburn Valley including fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade pastas, speciality cakes and bread, cider, flowers and so much more

07

Tara Whitsed

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Cropping

Cropping

Less canola is on the cards

More hay and less canola is set to be the sowing trend around Elmore, Colbinabbin and Rochester, according to a Landmark agronomist.

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Cropping

Yield forecast down for dryland crops

Drier and warmer than average seasonal conditions in cropping regions during December and January reduced prospects of summer crop production in 2018-19 according to the latest Australian Crop Report.

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Cropping

Spray essentials

Australia’s leading spray application specialist Bill Gordon will headline an upcoming series of Grains Research and Development Corporation effective spray application workshops in Victoria.

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