Rural
Fields of gold for crop farms
Colac and district farmers are set to reap the rewards of a positive canola season this year, with prices at an all-time high.
‘Phenomenal’ prices impress during sales
“Massive” sales of more than $8 a kilo have kept agents in high spirits at Colac’s saleyards.
Dog ban part of camping trial
State authorities have tightened restrictions for the upcoming release of camping areas in privately leased Crown land river frontages.
Rural Scene news in brief
Cash help to protect native plants, fox bounty collections on hold, mouse plague predictions and grants for country shows feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Rural news in brief
Fears for farm workers’ lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.
Cattle prices hitting new highs
Record-breaking cattle prices continue to impress at Colac Regional Saleyards, with one agent saying the most recent sale was the best he’d ever seen.
Dairy life hooks Londoners
From sales and swimming in London to dairy farming at Ecklin South, a Colac district couple have discovered a love for the dairy industry after years of travelling.
Rural news roundup
News on preventing crop diseases, reducing feral deer, and eradicating avian influenza.