Canola
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.
Fields of gold for crop farms
Colac and district farmers are set to reap the rewards of a positive canola season this year, with prices at an all-time high.
Rural news in brief
Fears for farm workers’ lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.
Wet season threatens canola
Canola croppers say record prices could offset losses from waterlogged paddocks, and are hoping for a mild couple of months to ensure a bumper harvest.
By Ruby Manson