Rural

  • Brush up on handy farm tips Colac district can brush up on the latest calf-raring and farm biosecurity techniques during a workshop in Colac early next month. The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Stock Sense initiative will host the workshop at Colac Neighbourhood House on June 1. Experts will speak on the topics of biosecurity planning; foot-and-mouth […]

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  • No excuse for burning trash

    The Environment Protection Authority is warning Colac district farmers to think twice before throwing anything extra onto the pile when burning off.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Australian dairy producers can look forward to another favourable season, with the sector set for its fourth consecutive profitable year, Rabobank says. Plus, A health check for cattle, a survey on farm safety, export awards open, and a push to fund farm tourism.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Commodities fall 20 per cent, a dangerous weed rears its head, and a chance to shape the future of WestVic Dairy.

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  • Unallocated cash just sitting there for dairy communities

    The DemoDAIRY Foundation has thousands of dollars to give away in scholarships and grants, and not enough people are applying for it.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    A field day near Camperdown next week will showcase varied sowing methods for heavy soil types that could give farmers more confidence to establish multispecies pastures in challenging soils.

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  • Farmers’ tyre collections need EPA approval

    Colac district farmers can now register online to use waste tyres in silage production.

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  • District dog trainer thrives on her work

    “It’s just a bit of freedom I never knew I’d have the option to feel in my life.”

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