farmers

  • 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.

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  • Farmers have options to replace dying cypress trees

    A TREE plantation specialist says replacing cypress trees with native species for shelter belts is a popular option for farmers.

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  • Dumped carcasses disgust volunteers

    A COMMUNITY working bee to clean up the edge of Lake Corangamite has uncovered an illegal dumping ground for decaying animal carcasses.

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  • Alvie farm residents running out of water

    BORES at Alvie are running dry, forcing residents to use up dwindling supplies of tank water.

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  • Crowds flock to annual event

    COLAC Heritage festival co-ordinator Alan Billing says he was pleased with the “excellent” crowds at the annual event.

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  • Machinery exhibition for heritage festival

    COLAC’S Heritage Festival organisers say this weekend’s transport industry display will give people an insight into a bygone era.

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  • District dairy farmers supply direct to store

    COLAC district dairy farmers have started supplying milk directly to supermarkets across Victoria after the launch of a new milk brand.

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