Rural
Dairy company is milking strong global conditions
A rise in milk prices from dairy company Fonterra has put smiles on the faces of south-west dairy farmers.
Upcoming heat could harm cows
A peak Australia dairying body has warned dairy farmers to be aware of the risk of heat stress on cows.
V-Line to consult farmers over cattle deaths on line
Rail authorities are working with Colac district farmers to eliminate livestock deaths on railway tracks.
Keep an eye on animals after region’s downpour
Vets have warned Colac district farmers to keep a close eye on their stock after heavy rain in the past week.
Program helps future farmers
Have you ever thought it would be nice to have a mentor in the dairy industry who you could bounce ideas off?
Mud and flood bad for spuds
Heavy rain has washed away most of a Colac district potato crop.
Residents preparing for Otways flooding
Otways residents in low-lying areas prepared for floods to cut them off from their communities as a deluge fell across the region yesterday.
Rain dumps on Colac
Colac is set to receive more rain in a week than it received during the past three Januarys.