Rural

  • Chickens come before more eggs

    A COLAC district free-range egg farm will increase its production next year to meet rising demand.

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  • Preparing for low-carbon economy

    OTWAYS resident Neil Longmore is preparing himself for a low-carbon economy.

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  • Overseas trip provides lessons for home

    A COLAC district farmer has visited 12 countries during 16 weeks of study trips to examine overseas farming practices.

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  • Buyers for ‘right price’ properties

    RURAL property sales in the Colac district have hit a winter decline but agents say there are buyers for properties with the “right price”.

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  • Farm standing tall in the ostrich trade

    A WINCHELSEA ostrich farmer says he could have “7000 more birds and still not satisfy the niche markets overseas”.

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  • Retirement in a nutshell

    A HAZELNUT orchard is the start of a family legacy for Colac district man Ray Carrington.

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  • Water strategy will affect farmers

    A SIX-YEAR plan to protect waterways in the Colac district aims to benefit landowners and the environment.

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  • Olives high in quality but birds attack crop

    DEANS MARSH olive growers Andrew and Judy Goddard are hoping for a change in fortunes after a “dreadful” crop last season.

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