Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Local wool producers on show
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter is looking forward to this weekend’s Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, recognised as “the largest event of its type in the world”.
Study tour inspires district landcarers
Colac district farmers and Heytesbury District Landcare Network representatives have returned from a New Zealand study tour with fresh ideas on regenerative and sustainable farming that could be adopted locally.
Prices, cattle numbers lift at Colac saleyards
Prices increased and cattle numbers continued to lift at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale on Thursday.
Mums unite to support others
To the unacquainted, Michelle Carson and Jayne Peacock seem like lifelong friends.
Understanding carers’ needs to ‘soldiering on’
If there’s one thing Jayne Peacock has mastered over the past two years, it’s the art of soldiering on for her kids.
‘Food freedom’ is the ultimate achievement
“Food freedom, that’s what we strive for, absolute food freedom.”
Strong sales at Colac continue
Buyer interest was focused on heavier stock at Colac Regional Saleyards’ July Store Sale, as farmers prepare for the potential that dry conditions continue.
Top dogs win at Cressy
Victoria’s top working sheep dogs have put their best paw forward at Cressy Recreation Reserve in the Bill Paton Memorial Trans-Tasman Trial Run.