Rural

  • A shearer’s life clicks with Ged

    Colac young gun sheep shearer Ged Leersen says his recent work trip to New Zealand was a great insight into the professionalism and competitive nature of the country’s wool industry.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Dairy prices buck global trends Farmgate milk prices in Australia continue to strengthen, despite downturns overseas, as processors face stiff competition for milk supply. Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook Report forecasts a contraction of between four to six per cent in the Australian milk pool this season, due to worker shortages, competition for land […]

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  • Dream result for beef breeder

    Hills View stud owner Luke Nowell, 27, who is a shed builder by day, has spent the past three years developing his cattle stud before he sold his first bull for $50,000.

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  • Quality cattle sell at market

    Colac Regional Saleyards saw a quality yarding of more than 250 cattle go under the hammer at its weekly fat sale.

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  • Rural Scene news wrap

    Commodities falling in value, Biosecurity advice for pig owners, Innovation investment, and guidance to reduce emissions.

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  • District farms to open their gates

    Colac district dairy farmers will open their properties this week for field days to share their dairying insights.

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  • National flock is bouncing back

    Australia’s sheep flock will hit 78.75 million this year, the highest since 2007.

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  • Rural Scene news rundown

    Compost advice for Colac district animal farms Colac district intensive animal industries can get free advice on using composting to manage their manure waste. The University of Queensland will bring its Great Aussie Composting Roadshow to Colac for a free event on March 6. Producers such as egg and broiler farms, cattle feedlots, piggeries and […]

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