Rural

  • Self-sufficiency goal for Simpson farmer

    Simpson dairy farmer John Pekin’s solar panels have reduced his electricity costs by 20 per cent since their installation last year, with the costs set to reduce even further.

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  • New face for WestVic board

    Colac district farmer Brooke Lane has taken on an industry leadership role, joining the WestVic Dairy board.

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  • Good market results despite wet weather

    Colac’s saleyards had a solid weekly sale despite rain lashing the region.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Farm trespass laws strengthened, hay season prediction, and an investment in biosecurity.

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  • Farm dream a reality for family man

    The challenges and lifestyle of dairy farming are what drive Jack Hutt.

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  • Cow values up 15 cents a kilo

    Colac Regional Saleyards had increased cattle sale prices at its weekly fat sale.

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  • Victorian dairy farmers buoyant thanks to favourable cashflows

    Victorian dairy farmers have recorded their fourth-highest financial returns of the past 16 years.

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  • Young dairy farmer shares grand plans

    Cooriemungle dairy farmer Max Bond knows the importance of keeping up with the latest industry technology and practices.

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