Rural

  • Genetic canola runs into problems

    A COLAC district farmer has stopped growing genetically modified canola because of problems marketing, harvesting and storing the crop.

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  • Government closing DPI office

    THE State Government will close its Department of Primary Industries office at Camperdown, forcing nine workers out of the town.

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  • Farm workers enjoy delights

    INTERNATIONAL and interstate farm workers have enjoyed the Colac region’s “delights”, including yabbies, while working at a district potato farm.

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  • Strong field for ploughing contest

    PLOUGHING enthusiasts from across Victoria will converge on the Colac district this week.

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  • Crash scatters animal remains

    A CAR hit and killed three sheep on the Princes Highway near Birregurra, scattering animal remains 150 metres along the road.

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  • Roadside stall takes on supermarkets

    A VEGETABLE grower has turned to an honesty system to encourage people to support Colac district producers in favour of supermarkets.

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  • Birds batter vineyard’s harvest

    BIRDS have wiped out about half of this year’s grape harvest at a Colac district vineyard.

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  • Dairy farmers win state awards

    COLAC district dairy farmers have won recognition with Victorian farming awards.

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