Farming
Rural news in brief
News on locust numbers, shearer training, workforce shortages, and calculating water use on farms.
La Nina boosts area’s farmers
Colac and district can expect a wet spring and summer with an unusual weather event kicking in.
Farmers score at district awards
Colac district farmers have won honours for their business management skills and contributions to the dairy industry in the final week of the Great South West Dairy Awards.
Farm grabs new opportunities
A Deans Marsh sheep farm’s most recent venture has taken off this year, with direct-to-consumer lamb products reaching new levels of demand.
Cooriemungle cow wins
A Cooriemungle farmer can claim he has the best of the best after winning a class in the Jersey Australia Challenge this year.
Seed trials benefit industry
A Larpent farmer is encouraging Colac and district farmers to trial different grasses on their properties after agreeing to donate land for a seed trial this season.
Working dog health reminder
A Colac vet is encouraging farmers to keep an eye on their working dogs during the colder months, paying attention to any injuries or signs of rat bait poisoning.
Rural and farming news
The Victorian Farmers Federation has received $3 million from the State Government to employ two farm safety officers and deliver new resources for farmers.