News New power farms announced New solar and wind farms will pump more than 900 megawatts of energy into Victoria’s power grid following the Victorian Government’s reverse auction. Country News 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
Country News Shepp greengrocer supports strawberry farmers Strawberry producers struggling to sell produce in the wake of a number of contamination scares are receiving a helping hand from a Shepparton greengrocer. Ryan’s Fruit and Veg owner Ryan Curtis has pledged to return all funds from the sale of 99... Alana Christensen 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Dogs to be put through paces The people of northern Victoria will get a chance to see owners and their dogs working as a team in the annual Rochester Working Sheep Dog Trials, starting on Friday, September 21. Country News 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Dogs to be put through paces The people of northern Victoria will get a chance to see owners and their dogs working as a team in the annual Rochester Working Sheep Dog Trials, starting on Friday, September 21. Country News 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Rate hike hits farmers A group of farmers have seen red at their recent Greater Shepparton City Council rates notices, which have seen significant jumps as a result of rising farm values. Country News 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Funds for rail freight study Northern Victoria’s agricultural production will benefit from better rail freight infrastructure, Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum said when announcing a $900000 study into rail freight for the region. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
News Snakes on the move The phones have started ringing for the spring season with people alerting Goulburn Valley snake catcher Craig Bergman of his slithery friends’ whereabouts. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
News GrainCorp operations continue despite fire GrainCorp has moved to reassure farmers following a small fire at its Numurkah canola processing plant, stating it is unlikely to have an effect on the plant’s processing as harvest time approaches. Alana Christensen 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
News Keep track of service history A new smartphone and tablet application called Farm Service Manager is set to modernise the recording of service and maintenance history for farm equipment and vehicles, eliminating the need to keep paper records. Rodney Woods 17 Sep 2018 17 Sep 2018
News Stink bug risk spurs action Australia has implemented stronger offshore biosecurity measures for the coming brown marmorated stink bug season to manage risks associated with this significant cargo pest. Country News 14 Sep 2018 14 Sep 2018
News Gates open at Dookie campus Hundreds of people turned out for Dookie Day on Sunday. Country News 14 Sep 2018 14 Sep 2018
News Peg out day success Preparations are continuing for the 55th Elmore Field Days, with volunteers participating in the event’s annual peg out day. Country News 14 Sep 2018 14 Sep 2018
News Show draws a crowd Dads and their children were heavily represented at the 101st Finley Show on Father’s Day. Country News 14 Sep 2018 14 Sep 2018
News Farm confidence takes a hit Victorian farmer confidence has dropped to near-decade lows as the state’s agricultural producers report heightened concerns around the drought, the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
News New faces join youth council Dustin Kemp from Rochester and Strathbogie’s Alistair Tame will join two other new faces on the Young Farmer Advisory Council. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
News Call for action State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has again called on the Victorian Government to share a timeline for decisions on four local planning applications and the release of draft guidelines for future solar development. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
News Boof does a marathon The two Victorian dogs that competed in the 2018 Cobber Challenge book-ended the results, but unfortunately for Molka local Fly he was at the wrong end of the 12-dog competition. Country News 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
News Firefighters on scene of fire in silo in Numurkah Firefighters and police are on the scene of a fire in a silo at the GrainCorp site in McDonald St, Numurkah. CFA operations officer Travis Harris told The News at the scene: “We have a fire in a silo which contains canola meal,‘‘ he said. “We have... Madeleine Caccianiga 12 Sep 2018 12 Sep 2018
News Show time approaches The Royal Melbourne Show is fast approaching, with the livestock competition highlight being the Supreme Champion Texel Ram or Ewe class. Country News 12 Sep 2018 12 Sep 2018
News Truck rollover on Shepparton-Katamatite Rd Emergency services are attending the scene of a truck rollover on Shepparton-Katamatite Rd at Invergordon. The truck has rolled, spilling grain onto the road. The driver of the truck is shaken but not injured. Police, CFA, paramedics and SES are on... Shepparton News 10 Sep 2018 10 Sep 2018
News Firefighters on scene of fire in silo in Numurkah Firefighters and police are on the scene of a fire in a silo at the GrainCorp site in McDonald St, Numurkah. CFA operations officer Travis Harris told The News at the scene: “We have a fire in a silo which contains canola meal,‘‘ he said. “We have... Madeleine Caccianiga 12 Sep 2018 12 Sep 2018
News Dry matter doubled after changing irrigation schedule FARMERS COULD double their pasture production by getting their irrigation timing right and avoiding a “green drought”, a dairy research symposium has been told. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of... Rick Bayne 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
News Quality milk is family tradition FOR SECOND-GENERATION Wyuna dairy farmer Jack Young, maintaining great milk quality isn’t just rewarding — it’s a family tradition. Jack’s parents, Julie and Stuart, started farming in the Murray region 25 years ago. Julie instilled in Jack... Dairy News 27 Aug 2018 27 Aug 2018
