Dairy
Election victory for dairy farmer
Larpent’s Mark Billing is United Dairyfarmers of Victoria’s new vice-president.
Dairy industry milks benefits
Colac district farmers are praising the impact of a mandatory dairy code of conduct after more than a year of the code being in effect.
LIVING THE DREAM: Michael finds his passion
Cororooke dairy farmer Michael Demasi has found his calling as a dairy farmer. The 17-year-old turned to milking shortly after leaving school and he hasn’t looked back.
A-maize-ing potential in corn harvest
Yeodene dairy farmer Mick Buttegieg is hoping for dry conditions until the end of April ahead of his corn harvest.
Farmers push hard for underpass cash
Colac district farmers and state farming leaders are urging the State Government to chip in $3 million to resume subsidies for cattle underpasses.
Dairy beef grows in popularity
A Irrewarra beef producer has noticed a growing trend in using beef bulls over dairy heifers as more farmers tap into the dairy beef market.
Rural news in brief
The VFF state leadership is visiting Colac and district this week, meanwhile mixed conditions are impacting dairy, new fatality statistics put a focus on farm vehicles, and new inspectors have started work in the region.
Dairy farmers mooving over
A Simpson dairy farming couple are making the transition from milkers to beef, with speckle park cattle their choice of stock.