Rural

  • Dry June favours lambing season

    A Yeo sheep farmer is at the tail end of a successful lambing season after benefiting from early rain in autumn and a dry June.

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  • Ag Minister looking for councillors

    Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high-quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council.

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  • Yard numbers drop at Colac cattle sale

    Young cattle prices improved and bull prices lifted at Colac’s weekly market, as yarding numbers dwindled to their smallest since September last year.

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  • Wool and dairy could be hit by weaker global export markets

    Australian farmers are likely to receive more favourable conditions after having one of the best starts this year, despite summer bushfires and COVID-19 disruptions.

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  • Online weeds tool launched

    The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched Weeds Australia, a new website providing best-practice information on weeds management in Australia.

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  • Truffiere prepares for season

    An Apollo Bay region truffle farmer is readying himself for his fifth truffle season following a mild summer and good autumn break.

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  • Truffle hunt’s on for clever hound

    A Colac district border collie has a busy month ahead of him as he keeps his eye on the prize and nose to the ground in a productive game of fetch.

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  • 2020-21 milk prices down

    Colac and district dairy farmers have entered the new financial year with lower milk prices but hope a good spring and autumn will keep costs at bay.

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