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Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

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National ranch horse show comes to Elmore

Wyuna’s Bruno Robinson has come out on top at the recent Australian Ranch Horse Remuda Show.

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Grants on offer

Volunteer groups working to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment for future generations can apply for a Victorian Landcare grant.

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Tax fraud conviction

A director of a labour hire company has been sentenced to six months’ jail after he was convicted of pay as you go withholding (PAYGW) fraud.

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Solar farm build under way

Enel Green Power Australia has started construction of the 34MW Cohuna Solar Farm at Horfield.

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Workshops to focus on good grazing management

A series of free two-day workshops will focus on giving farmers the nuts and bolts around good grazing management. Run by consultant Lisa Warn, the Agriculture Victoria workshops in Boort/Gredgwin and Elmore will explore a range of topics. “Good...

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Power cost cut appeals

A 73 per cent reduction in electricity costs for pumping irrigation water would be music to the ears of producers, according to the National Irrigators’ Council.

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Pigs a problem

A three-year project aiming to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on public land in a targeted location in north-east Victoria has commenced.

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Motion to withhold milk due to low prices fails

A suggestion from northern Victorian dairy farmers that they should consider withholding their milk from processors due to poor farm gate prices, failed when put to the vote at the recent UDV annual conference.

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Waaia farmer suffers chest and rib injuries in tractor and truck crash

A Waaia farmer is lucky to be alive according to police after the tractor he was driving and a B-double truck collided in Waaia last Friday night.

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Coalition wins election

The Coalition has been returned to government, following a shock election win on Saturday.

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Inspired to help

A social media post from Yalca dairy farmer Steve Dalitz prompted a couple working on a south-east Gippsland farm to come and help him during the trying conditions.

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Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

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New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

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Duck season to draw to a close this weekend

The Game Management Authority is reminding everyone to act safely, responsibly and legally as the 2019 duck season draws to a close this weekend. Game Management Authority (GMA) chief executive officer Graeme Ford said everyone must observe all...

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Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

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Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

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Ag visa divides Coalition

Farmers crying out for a dedicated visa to address crippling labour shortages look set to face more uncertainty after the federal election.

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Brumby DNA twist

DNA testing will be used in the fight to save the Barmah brumbies, with supporters saying new analysis proves the horses are a unique breed.

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Fonterra milk supply crashes

Fonterra Australia’s milk supply crashed by more than a quarter in February compared to the same month last season as poor conditions took their toll. The figures, outlined in the company’s March Global Dairy Update, reveal milk collection...

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Dairy outlook remains grim

There’s little end in sight to the pain experienced this year by the region’s dairy industry, with dry conditions continuing to worsen.

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Tocumwal Blues on the River event to support drought affected communities

The banks of the Murray River will come alive on Saturday (May 4), with music, dancing and a barbecue to support drought affected communities. Held on the banks of the mighty Murray River at 467 Tuppal Rd, Tocumwal, the family friendly event, Blues...

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