Rural

  • Country’s cattle count is highest in a decade

    Australia now has 28.7 million cattle, the highest level in a decade, with meat production also rising.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    The latest news on farming and rural industries.

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  • Camperdown yards earn funding boost

    Camperdown’s saleyards will receive a $45,000 windfall to improve animal traceability and biosecurity.

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  • Partnership a boost for farm machinery

    Agricultural equipment provider TTMI is now the exclusive dealer for Kuhn Farm Machinery in the Warrnambool and Colac regions.

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  • Dry times ahead as nation in El Nino Alert

    Warmer and drier-than-average weather could be ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to El Nino Alert status.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Farmers share how they’re using efficient technology; South West TAFE gets $2 million for agriculture education; and the results of a horticulture election.

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  • Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices

    Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.

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  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Gorse control grants, a plea to fix rural roads, and horse registrations feature in today’s Rural Scene.

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