rural scene
Season of ‘phenomenal growth’
As the grape harvest season approaches, Deans Marsh’s Blakes Estate Winery is expecting a great yield, after a season of “phenomenal growth.”
Meat processors go full boar
From a simple hobby with just two pigs, to a full-time gig processing 20 pigs a week and distributing meat to 30 restaurants across Victoria – a lot has changed in 10 years for Xavier and Laura Meade.
Farm emissions explained
Understanding the complex issues of on-farm methane emissions and carbon trading will be tackled at a major forum in Winchelsea in February.
Sharing decades of experience for a carbon neutral future
Otway Agroforestry Network co-ordinator Andrew Stewart believes the future of Australian farming is carbon neutral, and has 30 years’ worth off first-hand experience to prove it.
Rascal demonstrates his natural instincts
After just his first year of sheep-dog trials competition, Rob Staley says his border collie Rascal is showing promising signs.
Inspired teen establishes stud
“It’s just really fun going out into the ring, and being with them and caring for them for so long, you get to form a really good bond with them.”
At just 13 years old, Summer Kelly’s drive and ambition extends well beyond her years.
December weather will determine crop
Gellibrand blueberry farmer Wayne Knight is looking forward to a good harvest and welcoming visitors when picking season starts in the coming weeks.
Wool growers support show
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter says he was pleased to see the number of entries for the Colac Show’s fleece competition increase in support of the show’s return.