Rural

  • Local Landcare scheme to boost farm soil health

    A newly-funded Landcare scheme will help Colac district farmers reduce their carbon footprint – by increasing the amount of carbon beneath their feet.

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  • Prices improve for better cattle

    Prices were slightly higher for the few better-quality cattle at Colac’s weekly market, but eased slightly for the bulk which provided a plain to average selection.

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  • Farming essential for nation

    A Colac district dairy farmer says governments must ensure agriculturalists can maintain their vital service to the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Grant helps aspiring veterinarian follow family tradition

    An aspiring Colac third-generation vet has moved to Queensland to complete his studies, but plans to return to the Colac family business.

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  • Birre blooms business calls for more local support

    A Birregurra nursery is among the businesses calling for local support to help ride the bumps from the coronavirus pandemic, as wedding bouquet orders dry up.

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  • Yarding size reduces but prices are good

    Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.

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  • Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue

    Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.

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  • 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.

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