Articles tagged: Rural
High drowning risks on farms
Farming families can take simple steps to keep kids safe and actively supervise them around water, authorities say.
Rural Scene news in brief
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.
Rural Scene news in brief
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.
Rural Scene news in brief
The latest news on farming and rural industries.
Camperdown yards earn funding boost
Camperdown’s saleyards will receive a $45,000 windfall to improve animal traceability and biosecurity.
Partnership a boost for farm machinery
Agricultural equipment provider TTMI is now the exclusive dealer for Kuhn Farm Machinery in the Warrnambool and Colac regions.
Dry times ahead as nation in El Nino Alert
Warmer and drier-than-average weather could be ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to El Nino Alert status.
Rural Scene news in brief
Farmers share how they’re using efficient technology; South West TAFE gets $2 million for agriculture education; and the results of a horticulture election.
Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices
Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.
Rural Scene news in brief
Gorse control grants, a plea to fix rural roads, and horse registrations feature in today's Rural Scene.
Profits but no growth for dairy
More than 90 per cent of western Victorian dairy farms expect to turn a profit this financial year, on the back of high milk prices and solid rain.
Larpent digs in preparing for national ploughing titles
Competitive ploughers from across Australia will keep tradition alive when they converge on the Colac district for national and state championships this week.
Rural Scene news in brief
News for the farming community, from a regional honour board, to an on-farm challenge for stock dogs.
Farmland values up by a third
South-west Victoria has recorded its ninth year of consecutive growth in average farmland prices.
Rural Scene news in brief
The beef sector returns to “more normal” market conditions; board roles available for dairy farm-ers, beef farmers and lamb producers; grants to tackle gorse infestations; and an extension to apply for flood recovery cash.
Brush up on handy farm tips Colac district can brush up on the latest calf-raring and farm biosecurity techniques during a workshop in Colac early next month. The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Stock Sense initiative will host the workshop at Colac Neighbourhood House on June 1. Experts will speak on the topics of biosecurity planning; foot-and-mouth […]
No excuse for burning trash
The Environment Protection Authority is warning Colac district farmers to think twice before throwing anything extra onto the pile when burning off.
Rural Scene news in brief
Australian dairy producers can look forward to another favourable season, with the sector set for its fourth consecutive profitable year, Rabobank says. Plus, A health check for cattle, a survey on farm safety, export awards open, and a push to fund farm tourism.
