Rural

  • PHOTO FEATURE: District dairy demo day

    Colac district farmers, green energy enthusiasts and State Government officials have attended Peter and Trish Mulheron’s dairy farm at Swan Marsh for the first demonstration day of Phnxx’s solar battery pilot program.

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  • Childhood dream now a reality for stock agent

    Livestock agent Lochie McLauchlan, 20, has sold his way into the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition finals, after only two years on the job.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Online soil carbon training, a biosecurity awareness campaign, horse death investigation results, and grants for vineyards feature in today’s Rural Scene.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Crop disease surveillance, and new UDV vice-president, crop planting help from the BOM, and a boost for grains research feature in today’s rural rundown.

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  • Call for law change for virtual fences

    Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.

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  • Dairy board nominations now open

    Nominations have opened for western Victorian dairy farmers and stakeholders to nominate for positions on WestVic Dairy’s board.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Simple tips for safe work CropLife Australia has used Farm Safety Week to remind farmers to put safety first when it comes to product handling. Adequate training, planning and strict adherence to product label instructions are crucial to protecting farm workers and the environment. “Best practice with the safe storage, transport, handling and use of […]

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  • Rural careers beckon teens

    For mates Noah Smith and Tom Tyrer, learning on the job is where it’s at.

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