Water

Water battle between dairy farmers and almond growers intensifies

Northern Victorian dairy farmers are increasingly competing for water directly with almond plantations downstream, with water use by Lower Murray Water diverters more than doubling to 429Gl in the past 15 years.

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Water

Lakes part of water debate

Standing on an embankment of earth in the middle of a lake system on a sunny autumn day puts me miles away from controversy and debate.

Geoff Adams
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Thousands travel to the region’s silo art trail

In past years it would have been rare to see a traffic jam in the country towns of Goorambat, Devenish and St James, but with thousands of visitors travelling to see the towns’ silo art, it was a welcome occurrence.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

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Man killed in deer attack in Moyhu, south of Wangaratta

A man has died in a deer attack in north east Victoria and a woman has been seriously injured. Paramedics were called to Moyhu, near Wangaratta, just before 8.30am. Police said it’s believed a man and woman were attacked by a deer on their property...

Alana Christensen

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Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

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Man killed in deer attack in Moyhu, south of Wangaratta

A man has died in a deer attack in north east Victoria and a woman has been seriously injured. Paramedics were called to Moyhu, near Wangaratta, just before 8.30am. Police said it’s believed a man and woman were attacked by a deer on their property...

Alana Christensen
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Bittersweet farewell for Speak Up’s Shelley Scoullar

Three years ago Shelley Scoullar was a virtually unknown Deniliquin farmer.

Zoe McMaugh
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Brumby cull anger

A local preservation group has vowed to fight a decision to cull Barmah brumby numbers, saying it will not roll over.

Alana Christensen
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Thousands travel to the region’s silo art trail

In past years it would have been rare to see a traffic jam in the country towns of Goorambat, Devenish and St James, but with thousands of visitors travelling to see the towns’ silo art, it was a welcome occurrence.

Alana Christensen
Breaking News

Man killed in deer attack in Moyhu, south of Wangaratta

A man has died in a deer attack in north east Victoria and a woman has been seriously injured. Paramedics were called to Moyhu, near Wangaratta, just before 8.30am. Police said it’s believed a man and woman were attacked by a deer on their property...

Alana Christensen
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Bittersweet farewell for Speak Up’s Shelley Scoullar

Three years ago Shelley Scoullar was a virtually unknown Deniliquin farmer.

Zoe McMaugh

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Dairy woman is finalist

A Western District farmer is among the top contendors in a competition testing the results of topping up trace minerals in cattle and sheep. Animal health company Virbac Australia says over the past 12 months, seven livestock producers have been...

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News

Drone sensor trial measuring nutrients in pasture

Imagine using a drone to fly over a couple of hundred hectares of pasture and within hours all the information about its biomass and nutrient levels are on your phone or computer. Sounds a bit too good to be true? Well, welcome to the future of...

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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
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Proactive comeback

When Wayne and Bonnie Johnstone surveyed their burnt paddocks after last year’s St Patrick’s Day fires, it didn’t take long for revival mode to kick in. On the Sunday morning after the blaze which destroyed 75 per cent of their land near...

Rick Bayne
Dairy

Forced out due to costs

Deniliquin is now home to very few dairy farms as numbers plummet in the most challenging times the dairy industry has ever faced.

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News

Freedom focus on premium products

While industry chatter pointed towards a potential bid for Lion Dairy and Drinks, Freedom Foods managing director Rory Macleod has actually set the company’s sights much further from home. Freedom Foods is seeking to become a bigger player in the...

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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

Water for Campaspe

Up to 900Ml of environmental water will be sent down the Campaspe River across six days this month, and then up to 40Ml a day until winter.

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Water

Go fishing for cash

The angler who bags the biggest overall Murray cod at the GoFish Nagambie competition will come away with $80000 in cash.

Tara Whitsed
Water

Cod worth the wait

It took him 33 years, but Echuca amateur angler Jason Caddaye finally got to land a big one.

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Water

$70m for river

The Federal Government has committed $70million to improve the health of the Darling River and prevent further mass fish kills.

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

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Horticulture

Funds to fight fly

Growers, community groups and the horticulture industry are encouraged to apply for government funding to combat Queensland fruit fly.

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Horticulture

Not all rosy for apple crop

Dry conditions and skyrocketing water prices have taken their toll on this year’s apple crop.

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Viticulture

Viticulture

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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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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Livestock

Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

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Livestock

Wool test detects pregnancy

Researchers from Western Sydney University have found a new, non-invasive way to detect pregnancy in Merino sheep through the analysis of reproductive hormones in wool.

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Livestock

Merino field day

Merino studs from across Victoria will compete for an inaugural and exclusive state title at Marnoo, east of Horsham in the state’s west, in August.

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EVENTS
Events

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

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Simone Dunne
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Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

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Simone Dunne
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Tocumwal Foreshore Market

Tocumwal Foreshore Markets Yes, we have grown a little since the Tocumwal Foreshore Market began in 1978 with Lynne and Chris George at the helm and today we are very pleased and thank them for having the inspiration and vision to start this great...

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Simone Dunne
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Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

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Simone Dunne

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Cropping

Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

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Cropping

Avoid disease

Grain growers are being urged to use the new cereal and pulse disease guides when planning for the control of crop diseases this season.

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Cropping

Investors warm to split

GrainCorp’s plans to demerge its global malting business and list the new company on the ASX have been greeted warmly by investors.

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