Rural
Concern over saleyards’ future
A Colac Regional Saleyards committee member says he believes the group failed to make the most of Colac’s facilities, which could create uncertainty.
Politicians learn about dairy industry crisis
Colac district farmers have taken time to speak with state and federal politicians about the impacts and concerns stemming from milk price cuts.
PLOUGHING CHAMPS: Top Aussie ploughers head for Colac district
THE state’s best ploughers will travel to Colac district this weekend for the Victorian Ploughing Championships.
GROWING GOLD: District saffron crop worth all the effort
COLAC DISTRICT saffron farmers say the value of the spice comes from the labour-intensive farming practices.
LEND A HAND: MP pushing for drought relief for region
WESTERN VICTORIA MP Simon Ramsay says the Colac district is “suffering some of its driest conditions on record” and should receive drought assistance.
TALL ORDER: Dry summer ‘fantastic’ for ostrich farm
A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says the dry summer has been “fantastic” for ostrich breeding, but keeping up with meat demand is challenging.
TOP JOB: Farmer plans to speak for seed growers
A COLAC district famer hopes his new role will allow him to be the voice of the region’s seed potato growers.
PLANS SCRAPPED: Real estate farm deal collapses
A real estate agent says the collapse of a major farming property deal, rumoured to have been worth $750 million, would have an impact on farmers.