Rural

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • GROWING VENTURE: Garlic farming venture continues to expand

    A COLAC district gardener hopes to expand his garlic plantings to a point where he can support his retirement.

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