Rural
Health program opens farmers’ eyes
A HEALTH program for dairy farmers gave Larpent’s Kate Harris the tools and awareness to deal with a life-threatening cancer scare.
MP’s farming praise comes with carbon warning
A FEDERAL politician has praised a Colac district tree farming project but warned the farmers against the nation’s new carbon tax.
Museum protects Colac’s farming heritage
TWO pieces of Colac’s farming history will go on display at a Melbourne museum.
Beef farmers sharing secret of success
COLAC district beef famers hope learning from their neighbours will boost the success of their farms.
Farmers say carbon tax will increase costs
COLAC district dairy farmers say they will bear the brunt of increased electricity prices from a carbon tax.
The family farm is disappearing
FAMILY farms are disappearing as rural businesses expand into neighbouring properties.
Volunteer helps revegetate farms
A COLAC woman is doing her bit to ensure Victorian farmers and landowners can maintain trees and wind breaks on their properties.
Labor MP opposes cattle trade move
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has defended his stand against his own government’s move to resume live cattle exports to Indonesia.