Articles tagged: farmers
Prevent livestock infections
Colac and district dairy farmers are encouraged to take protective steps to protect herd health amid wet and humid conditions.
Drought ‘hangover’ lingering in south-west
South-west Victorian farmers have shared a mixed outlook for the approaching season, following a new report by Dairy Australia.
Bureau fixing website issues
The Bureau of Meteorology says it’s moving quickly to fix issues after the launch of its new website, which sparked complaints about inaccuracy and access.
South-west farmers reveal priorities in survey
Crumbling regional roads, a controversial emergency services levy and new red tape are the top issues for south-west Victorian farmers, according to a new major survey.
Farmer event grants open
Community groups across Victoria can now apply for grants up to $5000 to organise events that support farmer mental health, wellbeing and social connection in regional areas.
Colac site will provide free water for farms, facilities
A new program will provide free or low-cost water for farmers impacted by drought conditions, with a site based in Colac.
Ready to back district farmers
Organisers are encouraging community members to show their full support for drought-affected farmers across the Colac district this weekend.
AFL legend to speak at picnic
District farmers can catch up with neighbours and hear from an AFL legend at a Cockies Picnic in Colac this month.
Colac yards drop-in will support district farmers
Rural finance experts and an animal nutritionist will be on hand at the Colac Regional Saleyards on Friday.
Farmers air drought plight, minister meets in Colac
More than 100 Colac district farmers have turned out to Beeac to share their drought stories with the state. Meanwhile, Victoria’s Agriculture Minister has visited the district and farmers have called for rate relief and water transport subsidies to address immediate need. Farmers, residents and community spokespeople crowded the Farmers Arms Hotel at Beeac on […]
Sirens sound to protest fund
More sirens are sounding across Colac in support of protesting farmers and volunteer firefighters.
Dismay at tax hike’s approval
Colac and district farmers and volunteer firefighters say they are devastated that a controversial fire services levy has passed through Parliament.
Farmer grants will help green up shire
Farmers and Landcare groups will be able to apply for a Colac Otway Shire Council grant to undertake environmental initiatives including tree planting.
WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy
District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.
More hay relief for local farmers
A rural financial counsellor said there were charged emotions when a convoy of trucks delivered hay relief for drought-stricken farmers across Colac Otway shire.
Farmers welcome support: Colac region eligible for drought package
Larpent farmer and Dairy Farmers Victoria president Mark Billing has welcomed State Government drought assistance for struggling south west farmers but says decent rainfall is still needed for the ultimate relief.
Rain vital for district farmers
Wool Wool farmer Toby Campbell says above average rainfall over the next “two to three months” is vital if the region is to get out of the woods from the green drought.
Hay and rain lifts local spirits
Beeac farmer Simeon Gard says hay and rain couldn’t have come at a better time, lifting the spirits of farmers in the district who have been facing the green drought.
Hay relief for Colac district farmers
Colac district farmers facing the green drought can expect a welcome sight this weekend as 15 trucks loaded with essential hay arrive to bring much-needed relief.
Support for climate planning
Farmers across the broad agricultural industry now have the resources to make better-informed business decisions, thanks to the latest updates to My Climate View.
Above-average rain welcomed
Colac district farmers are celebrating drought-breaking rain last month, with Mount Gellibrand’s weather station recording almost double the May average.
CRISIS TALKS: Mayor calls urgent meeting to help dairy sector
COLAC OTWAY Shire’s mayor has called an urgent meeting of councillors today to start planning how a united approach can lessen the impact of the south-west dairy crisis.
Call for Otways trial to grow medical cannabis
OTWAYS farmers could develop Victoria’s version of Tasmania’s poppy industry after the State Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana cultivation.
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.
