News Policy impact China’s changing agricultural policy presents new opportunities and challenges for Australia’s dairy, grain and meat exporters, according to a new report. Country News 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
Events Colourful murals on show at the Rochester Mural Festival The Rochester Mural Festival is under way again, with artists from across the country travelling to the town to complete artworks. The paint-off, which started on Saturday, will see the eight invited artists paint their large murals until ‘brushes... Alana Christensen 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Praise for Woolworths Woolworths has jumped on the front foot by increasing the price of its $1/litre milk range, but Coles and ALDI have said they are not going to follow suit. Country News 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Praise for Woolworths Woolworths has jumped on the front foot by increasing the price of its $1/litre milk range, but Coles and ALDI have said they are not going to follow suit. Country News 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Standpipe sites to be upgraded More than 20 standpipe access sites across the region are being upgraded to improve ease of use and access for customers. Country News 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
News Robots the top pick Robots, automation and blockchain are promising to revolutionise farming forever, so understanding why farmers are only reading about these technologies, rather than implementing them, is at the heart of a new report by Nuffield scholar Matt Fealy. Country News 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News Help is available for NSW storm victims Eligible primary producers in the Deniliquin/Jerilderie area affected by a severe storm in December can now access Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief Assistance from the NSW Government. Country News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News Hunt on for farm Jobs The next Steve Jobs could be a farmer, according to an innovation expert. Country News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
News Climate impact to be studied More research will go into assessing the impact climate change will have on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority releasing a discussion paper last week. Country News 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
Water Consultation on northern Victoria water resource plan drawing to a close Irrigators and farmers are being encouraged to have their say on the draft Northern Victoria Water Resource Plan, with consultation closing next month. The 1022-page draft plan will balance socio-economic impacts while delivering environmental... Alana Christensen 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
News Milne thanked for ‘significant’ work Victoria’s chief veterinary officer Dr Charles Milne will finish his service with Agriculture Victoria and the Victorian Government in May. Country News 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
News Man injured on quad bike A man in his 50s was injured in a quad bike accident at Drumanure last week. Country News 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
News Drought grants to help towns Three northern Victorian and southern NSW towns have received a combined $214000 in grants to help improve their drought-affected communities and stimulate growth. Country News 24 Feb 2019 24 Feb 2019
News Putting technology to best use Agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture is expanding and with it comes good news for northern Victoria and southern NSW farmers. Rodney Woods 23 Feb 2019 23 Feb 2019
News Silos are still a drawcard In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town. Alana Christensen 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
News Parties clash over drought-proofing funds The Federal Government has taken aim at Labor, slamming the party’s decision not to support the Drought Future Fund. Country News 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
News Help needed to keep up with technology Adoption of emerging agricultural technology is occurring at a rate faster than the opportunities can be understood, according to two new reports. Country News 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
News Survey seeks forest input People are being invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests, as the Regional Forest Agreements modernisation program continues. Country News 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
News Getting ready for autumn Murray Dairy hosted an Advance your Autumn workshop at Kyabram on Wednesday to break down the current season and look ahead to what can be put in place to prepare for the season coming. Rodney Woods 21 Feb 2019 21 Feb 2019
Breaking News Coca-Cola Amatil announces SPC sale update SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business. There will be no changes to SPC jobs, production or operations as a consequence of accounting... Alana Christensen 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
News Frustrated farmers PETER AND Jane Middlebrook from Finley expressed exasperation at the management in Southern NSW of the Murray-Darling Basin because of the impact it had on their farm. The couple told the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry that their general security water... Dairy News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Country News Milk begins to flow at ACM’s Girgarre factory Milk started flowing through the pipelines at the ACM Girgarre factory yesterday, which will eventually produce A1 and organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter. A feature of the plant will be the ability to switch from one specialty product to... Rodney Woods 05 Feb 2019 05 Feb 2019
Breaking News Bega Cheese to close their Coburg facility Bega Cheese’s Coburg facility will close its doors immediately the company has announced. In a statement the company said the decision was made following a review of Bega facilities, which concluded that “the Coburg site’s capacity and city location... Alana Christensen 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
