Farming
Empty effluent ponds for growth
Agriculture Victoria’s dairy industry development officer Rachael Campbell says emptying dairy effluent ponds can benefit pastures.
Stock collection still available
Dairy Farmers Victoria president and Larpent farmer Mark Billing says dead livestock collection is still available for local farmers, amid concerns for the service following a northern Victorian knackery stopping its pickups.
Housing solutions sought for dairy industry
A Victorian dairy support organisation is aiming to save the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3-billion dairy industry by identifying innovative housing solutions to attract and retain a workforce in dairy regions such as south-west Victoria.
Otway’s international ham award
Otway Pork has taken out another accolade, winning the Best Ham category at international meat awards.
Milking swap helps farmers in dry times
A flexible approach has helped Barongarook West farmer Simon Scott find success during a difficult season.
Biodynamic approach for flower producer
Birregurra’s Phoebe East was inspired by her love of the moon to create a biodynamic flower farm.
$15-million ag training boost
A new $15-million Agriculture TAFE and Training Fund will aim to boost training and employment activities in the agriculture sector across south-west Victoria and statewide.
District farmland surges in value
South-west Victorian farmland continues to surge in value, recording a sixth consecutive year of growth, with Colac Otway land fetching almost $14,000 a hectare on average.
