Blueberries
December weather will determine crop
Gellibrand blueberry farmer Wayne Knight is looking forward to a good harvest and welcoming visitors when picking season starts in the coming weeks.
Gellibrand celebration draws a crowd
Local food, catchy music and community spirit were on show for the weekend’s The Gellibrand River Blues and Blueberry Festival.
Pickers’ pay under debate
A labour union is pushing for a guaranteed minimum wage for farm workers. Otway Blueberries’ Wayne Knight said the proposed change wouldn’t affect his business, but warned of impacts on low-value crop producers.
By Ruby Manson