Rural

  • Rural news in brief

    News about protecting remnant habitat on farms, a training opportunity for new dairy employees, council elections, and technology grants for farms.

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  • District farmers want wet spring

    Colac district farmers are grateful for downpours in late August, but still hope for a wet spring before harvest.

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  • Training boost for agronomist

    A Cobden agronomist has received $4000 funding to help her complete a qualification that will allow her to teach and help further other agricultural careers.

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  • Yarding and quality both high

    Supply lifted again at Colac’s weekly cattle market and there were more quality cattle on offer in the increased penning of 218 head.

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  • Farmers score at district awards

    Colac district farmers have won honours for their business management skills and contributions to the dairy industry in the final week of the Great South West Dairy Awards.

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  • South-west honour for dairying veteran

    Phil Harris claims to be “just a farmer at heart” after becoming an inductee to the Western Victorian Dairy Industry Honour Board.

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  • Poultry notice

    Golden Plains poultry owners must keep their birds confined for three more weeks in response to avian influenza outbreaks in the shire.

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  • Galloways stand out on Irrewillipe farm

    Among 500 angus cattle and 1500 sheep, 30 inquisitive heads stand out on an Irrewillipe property in the form of belted Galloways.

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