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Fruit fly funds announced

The Victorian Government continues to back the fight against Queensland fruit fly in the Sunraysia region through the second round of funding under the Managing Fruit Fly — Regional Action Plan Grants Program.

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MPs join wild dog fight

The Victorian Government is not doing enough to eradicate the threat of wild dogs in the Hume region, according to the chairman of the Cheshunt Wild Dog League.

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Agronomy community forums loom

Agronomists and advisers will be treated to the latest in plant nutrition when Incitec Pivot Fertilisers hosts two agronomy community forums this month.

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Littleproud wants action

The controversial chairman of Australia’s wool industry research body, who admitted to secretly viewing farmers in a focus group through a one-way mirror, could be forced out the door.

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Coomboona dairy farm on the market

Administrators for Coomboona Holdings are putting up the big Undera dairy business for sale.

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GV Farmers target fox menace

Two farmers from the Byrneside area have taken the problem of foxes into their own hands, pulling the trigger on several farms in the area.

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Get creative again

Entries are closing soon for the 2018 Elmore Field Days National Ag Art Wear Competition.

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LAMB PRICES CLIMB:

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Minister puts wind up banks

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud wants Australia’s big banks to join a scheme allowing farmers to set aside pre-tax income in good years to plan for tough times.

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Legal help for GV visa workers

The Victorian Government will deliver more than $580000 to fund a program to protect the wages and conditions of temporary visa workers across the state, including a new lawyer being employed at Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre.

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Professor in residence for Dookie

A new appointment as professor in residence has seen a return to north-east Victoria for scientist Tim Reeves.

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Biosecurity beefed up

The Federal Government is beefing up Australia’s biosecurity system by allocating $137.8million to further protect Australia’s farm industries and environment.

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Finance for farms

Greater Shepparton City Council and the Sustainable Melbourne Fund are encouraging farmers and horticulturalists to save money on energy bills with low-cost finance to make improvements to their properties.

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MILK PRICE INDEX LAUNCHED:

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GVEG not at meeting

Goulburn Valley Environment Group did not participate in talks with Murray-Darling Basin Authority representatives who visited the Goulburn Valley last week.

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Prawn threat

The Queensland Government has called on the Commonwealth to do more to protect the state’s prawn farmers from a deadly disease that could wipe out local stocks.

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Jayell Ford picks up new franchise

Jayell LDV, a new franchise for Jayell Ford, has been given the Kyabram, Shepparton, Echuca and surrounding areas.

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ANZ showed lack of empathy

ANZ was ill-prepared to deal with farmers facing hard times after its Landmark acquisition and did not understand their emotional connection to their land, the banking royal commission has heard.

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Rochester silo art progressing

Work on Rochester’s silo art continues to progress, with artist Jimmy DVate putting the final touches on the town’s metal silo.

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Subdued reactions to milk price announcements

Suppliers and industry representatives are subdued, at best, about the opening milk price announcements last week from Saputo Dairy Australia and Fonterra.

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Correct data can plug $100,000 black hole

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers could be losing more than $100 000 a year due to herd replacement inefficiencies that could be fixed by using proper data, according to a leading industry player. Cameron Renshaw from Heiferlink will discuss ‘Rearing...

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Ardmona man is star grower

A trio of northern Victorians have been recognised for their work in the horticulture industry, taking out a number of Apple and Pear Australia’s 2018 awards last week.

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