Articles tagged: rural scene
Biosecurity increase a possibility for egg farms
Colac district egg producers are staying on alert following the detection of the H5 strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza in nearby states.
Dairy farmer says virtual fencing is a ‘no-brainer’
Port Campbell dairy farmer Ash Gristede says implementing virtual fencing technology on his farm has already brought significant benefits with time, money and labour.
Transforming dairy landscape
When Sam Simpson joined the dairy industry 26 years ago, the landscape looked vastly different for women on the land.
Sad day for Camperdown hub
Corangamite Shire Council has given the green light for the Camperdown Saleyards to be decommissioned after the site sat empty for almost two years.
Top dogs hit the field at Cressy
It’s a busy time for Cressy across the winter months, with the town playing host to an array of sheepdog trial events.
Forrest family farm inspiring young agricultural leader
As the next generation of the last dairy family in Forrest, Eloise Murnane is preparing to return to her roots and help steer the future of the local agricultural industry.
Budget gives industry boost, but ‘more’ needed
Victoria’s newest budget has received mixed reactions when it comes to support for the agricultural industries.
New diesel reserves welcomed
Colac district transporters have welcomed government measures to secure diesel supply for industries like agriculture, but some say they are continuing to feel the effects of earlier price spikes.
Nominations open for Footy’s Favourite Farmer
Do you know a Colac and district farmer who works hard, looks out for others and backs their local footy and netball club like no other?
Submission says farmers bear brunt of fire response and standards
Agriculture and emergency response are “inseparable” in regional Victoria, south-west dairy farmer and Corangamite CFA group officer Mark Billing says.
Festival puts spotlight on regenerative future
The Stewarts’ regenerative farm at Deans Marsh has welcomed almost 800 people from across the world to a food and farming festival.
Lamb prices soar again as demand outweighs supply
Heavy lamb prices are surging across the country, with a Colac livestock consultant saying demand is expected to continue outweighing supply this year.
Debut for portable solar grid at Swan Marsh
Swan Marsh dairy farmers Peter and Trish Mulheron are among the first in Australia to have a transportable renewable power system on their farm.
Otways winery weighs in on data push
A proposed national vineyard registry has been tentatively welcomed by Otways winemakers who say the initiative could improve industry-wide decision making even if its impact on small producers is limited.
National festival coming to Deans Marsh
Deans Marsh will play host to Australia’s only annual roaming food and farming festival next month.
Bull sale price soars in Colac
A Limousin bull from a Larpent stud has sold to a Queensland-based operation for a near-record $38,000.
More grass needed for robust autumn
Five hundred cattle sold, with hopes for rain to come.
State’s dairy industry reunites after divide
Victoria’s dairy industry will once again be represented by a single unified body, after two lobby groups have come together again under the Victorian Farmers Federation.
Tree grant stream launches
Colac Otway Shire Council’s newest grant program has introduced a funding stream that is aimed at supporting the resilience of farms.
Duck hunting season declared, nine bag limit set
Colac and district hunters will be limited to nine game ducks a day for the 2026 hunting season.
Livestock losses near 8000 in west
Crews have been continuing to assess the agricultural fallout of the Otways bushfires and other fires across the state, with many farms reeling from the impacts.
Reflecting on summer season
Colac’s February store sale has seen an increase in throughput at the saleyards with recent bushfires and flash flooding contributing.
Convoy set to roll through Colac
A convoy of 40 trucks from south-west Victoria are set to deliver a hay run of about 2000 bales to fire-affected areas in other parts of the state.
Study into regenerative farming
A Melbourne master’s student from the Otways is calling on Colac and district farmers to play their part in the future of agriculture through regenerative practices.
