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Brigades call for fair go
AS Victoria braces for what the CFA warns could be a dangerous fire season, country brigades are preparing for long days, sleepless nights, and tough conditions.
1 December, 2025
Farmer News
Volunteers call for urgent reform
MEMBERS of the CFA Volunteers Group (CFAVG) are calling for urgent structural reform on how these services are...
1 February, 2026
Local News
Consultant encourages use of AI
AFTER returning from an international farming conference, one south-west...
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DataGene appoints CEO
DATAGENE has appointed Dr Emily Piper as its chief executive officer.
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VRFish welcomes regulatory body
VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, has welcomed the...
Beef
International Dairy Week returns to Tatura
INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week (IDW) is back, bringing together the very best of Australia’s dairy industry from Saturday,...
1 December, 2025
Local News
Bright future for beef industry
THE Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under...
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New look for Jersey Great Australian Challenge
AN event that recognises the finest Jersey cows in Australia is being...
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Beef industry on track for record year
AUSTRALIA is forecast to produce a record 2.79 million tonnes of beef in...
Lamb
Noorat Show again attracts quality sheep entries
THIS year’s Noorat Show once again attracted a huge crowd, with thousands of locals and visitors making their way...
1 December, 2025
Local News
Flock declines as farmers prepare to rebuild
POOR seasonal conditions and elevated turn-off has seen the national...
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Monitor for worms this Spring
DROUGHT conditions over winter may have compromised the condition of...
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Timely reminder to prevent flystrike
WITH rain and warmer temperatures heading into spring, sheep producers...
Cropping & Soil
Seeing is believing for student’s AI research
THANKS to a graduate researcher harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), genetic selection will be even...
1 January, 2026
Local News
College plot broadens knowledge
GLENORMISTON College recently opened its doors to unite industry experts...
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Managing weeds from introduced fodder sources
WITH many farmers purchasing more fodder than usual, it’s a timely...
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Group offers support to reduce carbon impacts
KEEPING carbon on the farm will be critical under Australia’s new...
Animal Health & Husbandry
Testing boom underpins bigger genetic pool
THE genomic testing of dairy bulls has increased six-fold (656 per cent) in the past decade, giving farmers more...
1 February, 2026
Local News
Researchers focus on disease patterns in calves
DAIRY UP researchers using advanced microbial testing tools to better...
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Dairy cows are staying longer in the herd
AUSTRALIA’S dairy cows are staying in the herd for more than four...
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Glatz Black Angus – Robust Black Bulls
Glatz Black Angus’ 2026 Autumn bull sale will be held at 1pm on...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Green light for virtual fencing
VICTORIAN cattle producers can now harness cutting-edge technology to guide and contain livestock without physical...
1 January, 2026
Local News
Petition to protect state’s farmland
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the federal...
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Rare opportunity for young farmer
LAST August, Renee Mugavin returned from an all-expenses paid trip to...
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Life changing technology under the spotlight
DELEGATES at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium will hear...