rural scene

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Insight for future dairy farmers

    Budding local dairy farmers have relished the opportunity to gain industry insight and knowledge on milk quality and mastitis management.

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  • Beekeeper monitoring hives

    Barongarook beekeeper Laurence Towers is anticipating a plentiful honey harvest this summer, despite looming varroa mite concerns following an outbreak in New South Wales.

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