Rural
Working dog health reminder
A Colac vet is encouraging farmers to keep an eye on their working dogs during the colder months, paying attention to any injuries or signs of rat bait poisoning.
Rural and farming news
The Victorian Farmers Federation has received $3 million from the State Government to employ two farm safety officers and deliver new resources for farmers.
Soil health soars for organic farm
Camperdown’s Graham Clay has been organic for three years after gradually reducing his use of chemicals.
Truffle growers bid farm goodbye
After 20 years of truffle farming, Helene and Chris Bell are making the change from paddock to back yard this week.
Conditions are ideal for calving
A Camperdown dairy farmer is in the last few weeks of calving season, with the year’s weather providing great conditions for the herd.
Cattle numbers rise at Colac fat market
Cattle numbers increased and most price categories held firm at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Rural news in brief
News on Farm Safety Week, mining exploration on farmland and education on agriculture.
Farmers and retailers slam quad bike rules
Colac and district farmers and agriculture retailers are protesting new legislation that’s pushed major quad bike manufacturers out of the Australian market.