Rural
Grant spurs ag career
A dairy scholarship has helped Cobden district’s Emily Walsh find her dream work in agronomy.
Rural news rundown
Cheaper prices for NLIS tags, Census news for farmers, legal reforms for migrant workers, an extension for submissions on a review of the dairy code, and more topics feature in the Rural Scene this week.
Study highlights skin cancer risk
A new study from James Cook University has found that farmers are at greater risk of certain types of skin cancer.
Wet season threatens canola
Canola croppers say record prices could offset losses from waterlogged paddocks, and are hoping for a mild couple of months to ensure a bumper harvest.
Strong yarding, prices at sale
Prices increased or remained steady for most cattle categories at Colac’s weekly sale, as the yarding increased in size.
Events endure woolly period
Irrewillipe sheep farmers Chris and Paula Riches are disappointed at the cancellation of two major events in the sheep calendar due to coronavirus.
Rural news rundown
News on scholarships, grants, elections, and crop diseases, plus concerns over DIY tractor repairs.