Articles tagged: Rural
Life in the skies suits the Martins
After more than 25 years of flying, Rob and Sandy Martin have come to learn that you never quite know what you’re going to get.
Grants for revegetation work
Landholders in the Heytesbury district can revegetate their properties, with thousands of native seedlings on offer.
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Farmers taking up free sign offer; Downward pressure on milk prices; Lamb processing surges 7.7 per cent; and An audit for fodder research.
Cotter clan’s rise to champion status
Pia Cotter, pictured with son Flynn, 2, has been raising suffolk sheep since her teen years. Now Cotter Suffolks have won a major award at Sheepvention.
Virtual fencing gains momentum
Momentum is growing for a national animal welfare code that could pave the way for virtual fencing across Australian farming businesses.
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Providing hands on help for pigs Agriculture Victoria animal health and welfare staff are providing hands-on help to pig owners to develop an on-farm biosecurity plan. Effective biosecurity plans are a key to reducing risks to pig health, including emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. Agriculture Victoria staff will also […]
PHOTO FEATURE: District dairy demo day
Colac district farmers, green energy enthusiasts and State Government officials have attended Peter and Trish Mulheron’s dairy farm at Swan Marsh for the first demonstration day of Phnxx’s solar battery pilot program.
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Online soil carbon training, a biosecurity awareness campaign, horse death investigation results, and grants for vineyards feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Childhood dream now a reality for stock agent
Livestock agent Lochie McLauchlan, 20, has sold his way into the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition finals, after only two years on the job.
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Crop disease surveillance, and new UDV vice-president, crop planting help from the BOM, and a boost for grains research feature in today’s rural rundown.
Call for law change for virtual fences
Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.
Dairy board nominations now open
Nominations have opened for western Victorian dairy farmers and stakeholders to nominate for positions on WestVic Dairy’s board.
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Simple tips for safe work CropLife Australia has used Farm Safety Week to remind farmers to put safety first when it comes to product handling. Adequate training, planning and strict adherence to product label instructions are crucial to protecting farm workers and the environment. “Best practice with the safe storage, transport, handling and use of […]
Rural careers beckon teens
For mates Noah Smith and Tom Tyrer, learning on the job is where it’s at.
High drowning risks on farms
Farming families can take simple steps to keep kids safe and actively supervise them around water, authorities say.
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Climate change, weeds, drought, and a ban on battery cages feature in today's rural news.
Soil improvement focus for research
South-west Victorian farmers can join a new research program looking at ways to improve their soil health.
Mixed results for farm sectors
Dairy farmers can expect demand to remain high, croppers are thrilled with the start of their seasons, but beef markets are sluggish, Rural Bank’s Australian Agriculture Mid-Year Outlook says.
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A close look at farm crime, Melbourne Show entries opening, and a summary of flood grant payments.
Warm times are likely ahead for Colac region
We might be feeling the effects of a wet and cold winter, but the Bureau of Meteorology says Colac and district can expect unseasonably warm and dry winter for the coming three months.
Catch up on farming news from Colac and beyond.
Advisory board seeks members
A new statewide advisory board is seeking members to help oversee measures to protect Victoria from invasive pests and weeds.
Country’s cattle count is highest in a decade
Australia now has 28.7 million cattle, the highest level in a decade, with meat production also rising.
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The latest news on farming and rural industries.
