Rural

  • Rain boosts Colac district crops

    A COLAC district farmer says recent rain is “magnificent” for his crops.

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  • Farming leader leaves big shoes to fill

    A COLAC district dairy representative has retired after more than a decade in farming politics.

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  • Dairy companies score national awards

    COLAC and district dairy companies have picked up eight major awards at a national competition.

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  • Nail in dairy industry coffin

    COLAC district dairy farmers fear a drop in milk prices paid to farmers could be a nail in the industry’s coffin.

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  • Farmers worried as prices slump

    IRREWARRA dairy farmer John Martin says Colac district farmers have to “weather the storm” of falling milk prices

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  • Milk price rise welcome but not enough

    A COLAC district dairy farmer has welcomed a milk price increase, but says the rise needs to be bigger.

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  • Widespread interest in ploughing titles

    A COLAC and district ploughing contest has attracted competitors from across the state and overseas.

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  • Forum tackles agriculture and tourism

    AN agriculture forum will discuss how southern Otways landholders can evolve to deal with increasing tourism in the region.

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