Rural
Gorse grants are available
Community groups and landholders have until June 24 to apply for grants of up to $5000 for projects to control gorse.
Mouse warning for croppers
Experts are warning grain growers to remain alert for mouse infestations during sowing.
Rural Scene news in brief
An irrigation channel drowning warning, Landcare award nominations, MLA news, and a goat industry update feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Cobden wins on big stage
Cobden’s Fonterra site workers have cause for celebration after taking home a whopping 18 national medals for their locally-made products.
Rural Scene news in brief
Sheep genetics, horse traceability and a pig virus feature in this week’s Rural Scene.
Be prudent with nitrogen usage
Grain growers in the southern cropping region’s high-rainfall zone can do deep nitrogen soil testing to underpin economically smart fertiliser programs in 2022.
Invasion to hit farm incomes
The Russia-Ukraine war will drive price hikes in energy and fertiliser prices for Australian farmers, a new Rabobank report says.
Rural mental health assistance
Two south-west Victorian research projects will benefit mental health in farming communities.