Rural

  • PARCHED: Ongoing dry conditions drain fodder reserves

    A COLAC district farmer says he prepared his farm best he could for the drought, but hopes for autumn rain.

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  • Farm in ‘dire straits’ as drought hits yields

    A COLAC district vegetable grower has had to cut back staff hours and production after a dry start to summer left the farm in “dire straits”.

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  • Grapes unaffected by smoke from bushfire

    A COLAC district winery owner says smoke from recent fires won’t taint the taste of grapes.

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  • Water carters under the pump as farms dry up

    COLAC district water carters are feeling the heat, with a lack of rain throughout the region increasing the demand of water.

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  • Fertile, festive forest ready for Christmas

    A COLAC district Christmas tree farmer has started shipping trees up Australia’s east coast and across Victoria.

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  • Water-saving methods vital for berry grower

    A COLAC district berry farmer says he needs five to ten millimetres of rain a week to sustain his crops over summer.

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  • Nalangil cows claim two on-farm awards

    AN AYRSHIRE cattle club president says breeding quality cows contributed to a Nalangil farmer’s success at an on-farm challenge.

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  • Strawberries thrive despite dry season

    A TIMBOON strawberry grower is expecting another great season despite dry conditions.

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