Dairy

  • Pappy’s blue gum plantation concerns

    A Simpson local has expressed concerns that the increase of plantation purchases around the district “will wipe the community out”.

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  • Terry’s dairy journey recognised

    Deans Marsh dairy farmer Terry Richardson says he is prouder of the relationships he has built during his 20 years in the area than the awards he has received along the way. But he has described his latest accolade as an honor. Terry has received the Australian Dairy Industry Council’s 2023 Pat Rowley Outstanding Service […]

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  • Delight for local dairy company

    Just over two years since opening, award-winning Colac dairy company JIWAN have gone from strength to strength, taking home more honours and expanding the business across the country, with plans to export in the future.

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  • Cows unfazed by dairy visitor

    Colac district dairy farmer John Ryan says he has been milking at Bungador for 45 years and has never had a koala take up residence in his dairy before.

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  • Call for law change for virtual fences

    Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.

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  • Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices

    Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.

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  • Profits but no growth for dairy

    More than 90 per cent of western Victorian dairy farms expect to turn a profit this financial year, on the back of high milk prices and solid rain.

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  • National awards for district dairy companies

    Colac and district dairy companies have cleaned up at national awards.

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