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Mayors show united front
SOUTH west Victorian councils have shown a united front to plea for the “unfair and inequitable” Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) to be scrapped.
1 June, 2025
Farmer News
Shaw River Buffalo cheese is back
CHIEF cheese maker Andrew Royal was lured from a job with Bega, back to the factory he knows and loves. Mr Royal was...
1 June, 2025
Local News
Communities unite against levy
IN a massive show of solidarity early last week, CFA volunteers, farmers...
Local News
The battle has just begun
OVER the past week communities have rallied in opposition to the state...
Local News
Flexibility is the key during tough season
BARONGAROOK West farmer Simon Scott is finding that flexibility is the...
Beef
Boonaroo Sire Power
BOONAROO Angus is excited to introduce five new powerhouse sires into its sale lineup this year, after investing in...
31 January, 2025
Local News
Boonaroo Sire Power
BOONAROO Angus is excited to introduce five new powerhouse sires into...
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76 bulls on offer at Weeran
We are heading into our 54th Bull Sale on Tuesday February, 25 2025 at...
Local News
25 of the best bulls
Twenty-five of the best bulls of Chateau Limousin’s will go under the...
Lamb
Look out for twin lamb disease
AS we move towards winter, sheep producers may begin to see cases of pregnancy toxaemia, or twin lamb disease, in...
1 June, 2025
Local News
Wool awards for Rowbottom’s
WESTERN district farmers David and Susan Rowbottom, and Aaron and...
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Twin lamb disease
TWIN Lamb disease also known as pregnancy toxaemia, is a nutritional...
Local News
Maximise your wool returns with Techwool Trading
TECHWOOL Trading has been proudly helping Australian wool growers market...
Cropping & Soil
Green Triangle bluegum industry secured
UNIMA, near Heywood, is the new site for Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) seed orchard. The opening of the...
1 June, 2025
Local News
Tree grants
WITH so many farmers doing it tough, the St Helens and District Landcare...
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Top tips before sowing retained seed
THE quality of seed at sowing is a critical component of a crop’s success.
Local News
The hidden cost of pasture residues
ACHIEVING the ideal grazing residue on kikuyu dairy pastures can be...
Animal Health & Husbandry
Supplementary feed needed for calving cows
AS autumn calving continues there are many areas of the state where calves are being born onto paddocks with little...
1 June, 2025
Local News
Names added to honour board
FARMERS from Gippsland and north-east Victoria have been added to the...
Local News
New taskforce targets livestock transport
MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) has formed a transport sustainability...
Local News
Farmers score rare double breed achievement
TERANG farmers Bryan and Jo Dickson have scored a rare double feat with...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Border permits hamper freight
AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) held its annual conference in conjunction with...
1 May, 2025
Local News
Roads and land tax high on Battin’s agenda
VICTORIAN Opposition leader Brad Battin paid a special visit to...
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Pilot program helps farmers beef up carbon capture
AGRICULTURE Victoria has partnered with South Gippsland farmers Jenny...
Local News
The year of the big tractors
WELCOME to the 61st annual Wimmera Machinery Field Days – the year of...