rural scene

  • Sustainability goal for Christmas tree farm

    Yeowarra Tree Farm’s Tim McMahon says the farm has spent a large chunk of time working on how to better understand sustainability practices.

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  • New chapter begins in Brad’s life with horses

    From the desert sands of Bahrain to the fields of Birregurra, Brad Pearson’s journey through the world of horse racing is nothing short of extraordinary.

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  • Rink’s undying love for horses

    It’s not just the working-class man or woman that benefits from the wonders of moving to the Otways coast for retirement.

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  • November store cattle success

    November’s store cattle sale has followed the seasonal trend of being one of “the biggest of the year”.

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  • Equine section is readying to star

    Jenny Daffy says the Colac Show’s horse section marks the first step to encourage young riders into the field.

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  • Agriculture Victoria confirms profit decrease for dairy farms

    Agriculture Victoria has clarified that figures in the Victoria Dairy Farm Monitor indicated a decrease in profits from the previous year, and shared information about the support available to farmers.

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  • Football to farming excellence

    Brownlow Medallist Gary Dempsey’s farming journey at Yeo would have made his late father just as proud as his son’s illustrious career in footy.

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  • Yards sell 195 cattle

    A total of 195 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyard’s weekly fat sale last week.

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