News Golden oldies galore It’s set to be a British invasion at this year’s Goulburn Valley Vintage Tractor and Farm Machinery Club’s annual rally and tractor pull at Wunghnu, with all things British set to be featured. Country News 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News Sheed seeks assurance on solar planning The outcomes of the three remaining Greater Shepparton solar farm applications at Tatura East, Lemnos and Tallygaroopna, sitting with the state’s planning minister, was raised on the floor of state parliament recently. Thomas Moir 24 Mar 2019 24 Mar 2019
News PM: visa exists Australian farmers effectively have access to an agriculture visa after the government extended a raft of migration programs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. Country News 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
News PM: visa exists Australian farmers effectively have access to an agriculture visa after the government extended a raft of migration programs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. Country News 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
News Winter on way out? Winter could become a thing of the past within three decades, with the average temperature in the Goulburn Valley and southern Riverina expected to rise by as much as 3.3°C. Country News 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
News Giant work on show at Dookie A ploughed artwork will return to a paddock at Tallis Wine as Shepparton Festival returns in 2019. Country News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
News Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo on again Following the success of last year’s inaugural Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo, the event returns to Euroa showgrounds this month. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
News Farmer confidence up Anticipation of a decent autumn break to turn around the season has driven up Victorian farmer confidence from near-decade lows, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. Alana Christensen 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
News Group seeks urgent basin fix Fifteen organisations across southern NSW and northern Victoria have made an impassioned plea to Prime Minister Scott Morrison to take action to stop the devastation of their communities as a result of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
News McCormack denies leadership threat Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has thrown cold water on rumours of a leadership threat, stating his job is not on the line. Alana Christensen 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
News Coles’ St James link A towering mural of local icon George Coles will soon welcome visitors to St James, with the town now joining northern Victoria’s growing silo art trail. Alana Christensen 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
News Duck hunting season under way Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years. Alana Christensen 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Breaking News Basin plan anger grows during Mooroopna drought summit An infuriated crowd greeted Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, drought envoy Barnaby Joyce and Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum in Mooroopna today. The crowd of about 100 ensured their voices were heard, continuously interjecting... Alana Christensen 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
News More solar sites sought Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region. Country News 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
News Rural innovation ‘off the pace’ Better strategic leadership, investment in technology and more empowered regions are needed to make agriculture a $100billion industry according to a new report. Country News 17 Mar 2019 17 Mar 2019
News Industry leaders told to embrace change Leadership speaker and author Margie Warrell has urged the dairy industry to embrace change and to adapt to a new environment, looking for opportunity in a volatile world. Geoff Adams 16 Mar 2019 16 Mar 2019
News Goal not easy to reach Making tough choices will be central to Australian agriculture’s continued success, according to Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences executive director Steve Hatfield-Dodd. Country News 15 Mar 2019 15 Mar 2019
News Importers to foot biosecurity bill A new biosecurity levy is set to be implemented, despite the shipping industry criticising the Federal Government’s plan to have it foot the bill. Country News 15 Mar 2019 15 Mar 2019
News Saputo buys into UK Murray Goulburn’s owner, Saputo, has announced the purchase of a British milk processor for about £1billion. Country News 15 Mar 2019 15 Mar 2019
Dairy Farmers in crisis In the past week, 2000 dairy cows have left the Cohuna area alone. Sophie Baldwin 07 Mar 2019 07 Mar 2019
Dairy Farmer heart-broken at herd sale Nathan McGann worked out it was going to cost him about $170000 to get his 150-cow milking herd through the next seven months to spring. Country News 06 Mar 2019 06 Mar 2019
Dairy Management overhaul Lino Saputo Jr’s drive to introduce changes in the former Murray Goulburn Co-operative, has resulted in some senior executives leaving. Geoff Adams 12 Mar 2019 12 Mar 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
