Rural

  • 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.

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  • Museum protects Colac’s farming heritage

    TWO pieces of Colac’s farming history will go on display at a Melbourne museum.

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  • Beef farmers sharing secret of success

    COLAC district beef famers hope learning from their neighbours will boost the success of their farms.

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  • 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.

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  • The family farm is disappearing

    FAMILY farms are disappearing as rural businesses expand into neighbouring properties.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • CRF suitor promises to keep Colac jobs

    THE prospective new owner of CRF Colac Otway says a speedy sale is the Colac lamb processor’s best chance for a secure future.

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