Rural

  • Dairy beef grows in popularity

    A Irrewarra beef producer has noticed a growing trend in using beef bulls over dairy heifers as more farmers tap into the dairy beef market.

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  • Abalone diver aiming for domestic rebound

    A Port Campbell abalone diver hopes the domestic market is the future for him as the abalone industry continues to progress despite COVID setbacks.

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  • Rural news in brief

    The VFF state leadership is visiting Colac and district this week, meanwhile mixed conditions are impacting dairy, new fatality statistics put a focus on farm vehicles, and new inspectors have started work in the region.

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  • Competition eases at Colac cattle sale

    Cattle numbers more than halved and prices eased at Colac’s weekly cattle market.

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  • A PACK OF ALPACAS: Alpacas settling in at their new home

    A Cooriemungle couple will soon have a few more furry faces hanging about with 200 baby alpacas expected to be born soon and join their 1200-strong herd.

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  • Numbers surge at Colac sale

    Cattle numbers have more than doubled at Colac’s weekly cattle market.

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  • Rural news in brief

    Fodder demand is growing as the national herd continues to build but people should be cautious pricing. Plus news on farm safety rebates, and recruiting seasonal workers.

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  • Reid farm wins big accolade

    Carlisle River dairy farmers Matt and Alli Reid are back to business after winning the Farmer of the Year award.

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