Farming

  • Panic grasses are posing a risk for livestock

    State authorities have warmed farmers that recent rain could have increased growth in toxic plant species, posing a threat to livestock.

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  • Council approves poddy farm

    A Barongarook West calf-rearing farm can go ahead, despite neighbours objecting to possible environmental impacts from the development.

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  • Farming essential for nation

    A Colac district dairy farmer says governments must ensure agriculturalists can maintain their vital service to the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Job opportunities in agriculture

    The State Government will pair workers who have lost their jobs with farmers looking to add to their labour force because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Birre blooms business calls for more local support

    A Birregurra nursery is among the businesses calling for local support to help ride the bumps from the coronavirus pandemic, as wedding bouquet orders dry up.

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  • Yarding size reduces but prices are good

    Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.

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  • Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue

    Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.

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  • Dairy processor reveals opening price

    A Colac district Warrnambool Cheese and Butter supplier says the company’s opening milk price is lower than he hoped.

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