Articles tagged: Farm
Police allege district farmer stole cattle
A Colac district farmer will face court in August charged with stealing cattle from a Pirron Yallock property earlier this year.
Community keen for big build
A television gardening guru is calling out for helping hands, with plans to build a farm at a Colac school in just 24 hours.
Community keen for farm
A major regenerative farm project is coming to a Colac school, and leaders say it will boom with fresh fruit and veggies for the community.
Cold snap having big impact
The colder-than-usual season and limited rainfall are having a marked impact on growing feed an agronomist says, while tougher conditions are having an impact on community meet-ups.
Irrewarra subdivision supported
An Irrewarra subdivision has received approval from a Colac Otway Shire Council planning committee, against the recommendation of officers.
Farmer seeking sentence advice
A Colac district farmer wants to know the likely punishment he could receive if he pleads guilty to more than 70 animal cruelty charges.
Generational home sells at Birregurra
A 360-hectare farm at Birregurra has been sold for the first time in more than 100 years.
Farmer faces 72 cruelty charges
A Colac district farmer will face more than 70 animal cruelty charges related to alleged mistreatment of cattle when he returns to court next month.
Farmers need drought policy
A Colac and district MP is calling on the State Government to fast-track a drought management policy for farmers suffering in the south-west.
Farm proposal seeks grant
A regenerative farm in Colac would blossom with fresh fruits and vegetables, providing opportunities for the community to enjoy affordable fresh produce, learn farming skills and foster connection, a grant submission says.
Farm shows pasture diversity
A farm tour at Barongarook West kicked off Dairy Australia’s inaugural Grounds for Growth three-day soil and pasture diversity event last week.
Rain welcome after dry but district needs more
Irrewarra’s John Martin says farmers are now playing the waiting game for the proper autumn break to settle in across the district.
On-site accommodation boosts Timboon farm
A Timboon district farm can now provide on-farm accommodation to a future worker, after the Corangamite Shire Council approved a planning application.
Cooriemungle egg farm plan
Colac and district egg producers could expect a new competitor soon, after Corangamite Shire Council received a permit application for a three-hectare chicken farm at a former Cooriemungle dairy.
South-west honour for dairying veteran
Phil Harris claims to be “just a farmer at heart” after becoming an inductee to the Western Victorian Dairy Industry Honour Board.
TALL ORDER: Dry summer ‘fantastic’ for ostrich farm
A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says the dry summer has been “fantastic” for ostrich breeding, but keeping up with meat demand is challenging.
WONDERS OF WATER: Festival will make a splash
A DISPLAY of historic water artefacts, vintage cars and children’s activities will all be part of Colac’s Heritage Festival next month.
Nalangil cows claim two on-farm awards
AN AYRSHIRE cattle club president says breeding quality cows contributed to a Nalangil farmer’s success at an on-farm challenge.
Perfect purple potato produces positive plan
A COLAC district potato farmer hopes eight years of developing purple potato varieties will pay off in autumn next year.
Redwood plantings restore farm’s soil
A COLAC district farmer is using the history of an Otways attraction in new ways to benefit farms.
Farmer fined $20,000 over starving animals
A FORMER Colac district farmer has lost $20,000 in fines after failing to properly feed and maintain his herd of 150 cattle.
Larpent farmers awarded with regional title
LARPENT farmers Mark and Sam Billing have become the inaugural Legendairy Farmers of the Year at an awards ceremony in Colac.
