Farming
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.
Soil health soars for organic farm
Camperdown’s Graham Clay has been organic for three years after gradually reducing his use of chemicals.
Conditions are ideal for calving
A Camperdown dairy farmer is in the last few weeks of calving season, with the year’s weather providing great conditions for the herd.
SHARE THE LOAD: Proposal to charge higher rates for corporate farms
A former Colac Otway mayor wants the council to charge higher rates for foreign-owned and corporate-owned farmland, as a way of reducing residents’ rates burden.
