Rural

  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Farmers and land managers can join a new program which will pay them to do soil sampling and analysis, to help a national study.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    A VFF and UDV election looms. Plus, read other news from the rural sector.

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  • Rural Scene farm news rundown

    Flood cleanup tips, gorse control news, biosecurity funding, and a livestock disease warning.

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  • Prime rams attract top prices

    It was a cracking day in Cressy district that saw strong top prices and high local demand at Gemini Prime Lamb’s Spring Ram Sale.

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  • Wet times could delay harvest

    A Warncoort grazier and cropper says it’s shaping up to be one the region’s wettest years, and a farm supply specialist says the impact would likely be felt across the board.

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  • Heavy heifers top out at $4.98

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ had a quick weekly sale, with only 82 cattle going under the hammer.

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  • Rural Scene news rundown

    Helping in cutting farm safety risks, a new counselling service, mandatory mediation before farm debt recovery, concern about the impact of renewable energy projects on farmland, and tips on setting up a biosecurity plan.

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  • Waterlogging examined in new research

    A new research project is identifying ways to maximise crop performance when waterlogging occurs.

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