Rural

  • Colac store sale attracts crowd

    Livestock agent Matt Nelson said Friday’s store cattle sale at the Colac Saleyards saw about 350 head go under the hammer.

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  • Rain welcome after dry but district needs more

    Irrewarra’s John Martin says farmers are now playing the waiting game for the proper autumn break to settle in across the district.

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  • Shearing time at Fairview Polwarths

    Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter has been in the thick of shearing season, with 1800 lambs and ewes meeting the clippers over five days.

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  • Bumper harvest to deliver cheer

    For many, the scent of pine is one of the first things associated with the joy of Christmas time. 

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  • Positive signs at store cattle sale

    Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says the recent rain has lifted cattle prices and spirits, after the December store sale which yarded about 2000 cattle.

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  • Numbers and prices lift at Colac

    Cattle numbers and prices received a lift at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale, after 373 head of cattle went under the hammer.

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  • Network thrives three decades on

    Three decades on, the Otway Agroforestry Network is still thriving, with no signs of slowing.

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  • Principles of permaculture

    Barongarook’s Kate Lidgerwood hopes her permaculture property will inspire others to create change in their backyards for the benefit of the planet.

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