rural scene
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.
Cattle numbers and prices lift
Nutrien livestock agent Paul Kerr says while cattle numbers and prices have been positive for the Colac Saleyards since the Camperdown centre’s closure, seasonal conditions over the next three months would tell the real story.
Hay and rain lifts local spirits
Beeac farmer Simeon Gard says hay and rain couldn’t have come at a better time, lifting the spirits of farmers in the district who have been facing the green drought.
Numbers drop at Colac yards
Colac Regional Saleyards saw a smaller yarding at its weekly fat sale after 214 head of cattle went under the hammer.