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Funding needed to help rural and regional Victorian economy

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact COVID-19 and the January bushfires have had on employment across rural and regional Victoria. The number of people employed outside metropolitan Melbourne fell by 20,800 between...

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New National Rural Health Commissioner appointed

Rural health advocate, medical practitioner and researcher, Associate Professor Ruth Stewart, has been named Australia’s next National Rural Health Commissioner. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said the Federal Government was delighted to appoint...

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New board members for hunting authority

Three new members have been appointed to the Game Management Authority board, bringing new skills and experience to the independent regulator. Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes announced on June 29 the appointment of Bronwyn Orr, Corrie...

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Mathoura farmers cop 40 per cent council rate increase

A Mathoura farmer has slammed Murray River Council for increasing her rates by 40 per cent under a new rating structure adopted last week. Cereal and stock farmers Heidi and Chris Glen have been left “incensed” by the decision, which will see them...

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GrainCorp seeks biggest harvest workforce in four years

Expectations of a bumper harvest this year will deliver more than 300 casual jobs across north-east and central Victoria as GrainCorp gears up for a busy season ahead. A total of 3000 jobs will be added across the country, including 900 in Victori...

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Early works begin on Arcadia fish hatchery

Construction of the fish hatchery at Arcadia is expected to start in November, with fish being produced on-site by September 2021. Newly appointed Victorian Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said the early stages of development had begun...

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Agricultural exports will be flying high

Farmers reliant on airfreight will have continued access to key international export markets, with a $240 million funding injection to help keep international freight routes and flights operating. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said...

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More drought funding announced for NSW farmers

A new $310 million drought assistance package designed to accelerate the recovery of farms has been rolled out by the NSW Government. The package will see the Drought Assistance Fund cap doubled per eligible primary producer. Under the fund...

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Vinnies welcomes extension of drought payments

Payments of up to $3000 per household will be available for longer with the extension of the Federal Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative Round 2 until December 31. The St Vincent de Paul Society and the The Salvation Army help...

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Dairy Australia’s six tips for healthier calves this season

By Dr Stephanie Bullen Dairy Australia animal health and fertility lead Calving season is a busy and stressful time. By implementing a few tips, you can have healthier calves and less headaches. Calving paddock hygiene Did you know that most bugs...

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Nuffield Scholarship applications open

Now is the time for Australia’s proactive agriculturalists to consider a Nuffield Scholarship that will provide the opportunity to research important rural concepts, techniques and systems that will secure the industry’s future in a post-COVID...

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Victoria gets a new fishing and boating minister

Melissa Horne has replaced Jaala Pulford as Victorian Minister for Fishing and Boating after a state cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle was necessary after the sacking of Adem Somyurek over claims of alleged branch stacking and inappropriate comments...

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Corop bridges will be upgraded

The durability of two ageing bridges at Corop’s Wallenjoe Swamp will be upgraded as part of the Victorian Government’s bridge strengthening projects on the Midland Hwy. Victorian Roads Minister Ben Carroll said the Labor Government was...

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New wild dog plan takes effect

Australia’s new blueprint for humane, best-practice wild dog management took effect from July 1. The new 10-year National Wild Dog Action Plan replaces the 2014-19 version. “Wild dogs are terribly destructive pests, costing farmers...

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Australians’ vegetable intake too low

The peak industry body for vegetable growers, AUSVEG, is urging Australians to buy more vegetables to meet the daily intake guidelines. An Australian Bureau of Statistics report says Australians are only buying enough vegetables for 2.3 daily...

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Cheesy Crumbed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup finely grated 50 per cent reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 4 x 125 g skinless chicken fillets, pounded flat 1 cup low fat or skim natural yoghurt To serve: steamed...

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Ridley’s Mooroopna mill to close

Mooroopna’s Ridley agriproducts will close as operations move to a new feedmill in Bendigo, the company has announced. The Mooroopna operation, situated on the site of the town’s historic flour mill in McLennan St, is due to cease production during...

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New chickpea variety shows improved pest-resistance

New research by the University of Southern Queensland has uncovered a new variety of pest-resistance chickpeas that could soon call Australia home. Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, the project has investigated a new...

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Freedom Foods stock in trading halt as board members leave

A trading halt has been placed on Freedom Foods stock after it was announced on June 24 that managing director and chief executive officer Rory Macleod is on leave until further notice. It comes on the back of the resignation of chief financial...

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Freedom Foods CEO resigns

Freedom Foods, which operates a dairy processing factory in Shepparton, has lost its chief executive officer, Rory Macleod.

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Agriculture degrees set to become cheaper under university fee changes

The cost of an agriculture degree will drop to about $11 000 under changes to university fees announced by the Federal Government on Friday.

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Campbell’s Shepparton plans on increasing export volume

Campbell’s Soups Shepparton is gunning to boost its export volumes to Asian markets following the pandemic in what would be a win for job security and district suppliers. Arnott’s International supply chain vice-president Craig Funnell said...

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