Dairy
Rural Scene news in brief
Victoria’s dairy farmers experienced their best financial returns in more than six years in 2020-21, a new report shows.
Fonterra’s ownership review
Dairy co-operative Fonterra is considering selling off large chunks of its ownership to outside investors to raise capital for its New Zealand-based business.
Online forum to improve herd
A cattle genetics body is inviting local farmers to learn more about how to improve their herds at an online forum this week.
The grass is greener for aspiring farmer
A family move to the country has quickly become a career for young farmer Shae Stout. The 17-year-old works at her neighbours Clint Theodore and Brooke Lane’s dairy farm after watching them from through her window most of last year.
Rural news rundown
News on scholarships, grants, elections, and crop diseases, plus concerns over DIY tractor repairs.
Farm injury impacts on whole family
October 1, 2020 is a day Swan Marsh’s Mulheron family won’t easily forget.
Harry on a mission to improve quality
A Gerangamete dairy farmer is one of Australia’s top dairy producers, but it didn’t come without hard work.
Bulla ups milk price again
A pre-season milk price bidding war has surprised Colac’s biggest dairy factory, which has upped its price again.