Rural
Rural group turns to the internet
A COLAC district-based rural lobby group wants to find better ways to reach farmers.
Rain good and bad for district farmers
COLAC district farmers have had mixed reactions to the region’s weather over the past month.
Farmer wants to raise organic understanding
YEO vegetable farmer Joe Sgro wants to dispel myths about organic produce.
Campaign promotes locally-grown produce
OTWAY farmers are growing quality, organic food for the Australian market but only a small amount is reaching district tables.
Apprentice earns first-year honours
COLAC’S Jordan Vickers’ passion for farm machinery has helped him win a top apprenticeship honour.
Cressy wraps up another successful trial
CRESSY’S working sheep dog trials have wrapped up after four days of competition.
Colac lamb processor CRF has new owners
BRISBANE-based EC Agribusiness has shrugged off a last-minute challenge in its bid to buy Colac lamb processor CRF.
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.