rural scene
Yards sell 195 cattle
A total of 195 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyard’s weekly fat sale last week.
October store sale delivers solid result
Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says this month’s store cattle sale was “a solid sale from start to finish”.
Profits strong for Victorian farms
A new report has found Victorian dairy farm profits in 2023-24 were above the long-term average for the fifth consecutive year.
Unique farm gap year
Mustering cattle in Western Australia’s West Kimberley region is extremely different to feeding dairy cows at Simpson, but the diverse experience has certainly been beneficial to Olivia Whiting’s agricultural career aspirations.
Transitioning away from wool
The shearing shed on the Costin’s Apollo Bay farm might not have much of a future if everything goes to plan.
Region’s bird flu restrictions easing
With no new cases of bird flu detected in Victoria for almost three months, restricted areas have been removed and replaced with control areas.
Poultry breeders ready for show
As a club that’s about connection and community, Colac Poultry Club has been focusing on family-oriented shows.
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.