Farming and Environment
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Ag workforce grows
AUSTRALIA’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, as more women and young people join the sector. The ABARES Insights paper, Snapshot of Australia’s Agricultural…
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Senator hears buyback concerns
INDEPENDENT senator David Van has visited Gunbower Forest to hear concerns about the proposed reintroduction of water buybacks by the Federal Government. He met representatives…
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Land care funding now at work
LOCAL land care groups have benefited from this year’s Victorian Government Landcare Grants. Totalling $3.98 million, the money is destined to support volunteer groups and…
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Trade talks ‘dud’ for Victoria
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has labelled the position on EU free-trade negotiations as bad for Victorian agriculture. “This is a dud deal, with Victorian farmers…
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Water flows to boost fish numbers
ENVIRONMENTAL flows down three connected waterways over the next few weeks will have fish on the move and provide perfect conditions for them to feed…
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Land value up in northern Victoria
FARMLAND values in the Mallee have risen a staggering 46 per cent in the year to June, despite only modest gains across the state. The…
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Milk price highest in 17 years
A NEW report has found Victorian dairy farmers have enjoyed one of their most profitable 12 months in two decades. Agriculture Victoria this week released…
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Get set to net trees
HOME gardeners have been urged to boost their harvest and protect Victoria’s horticulture industry against Queensland fruit fly by netting their fruit trees. Agriculture Victoria…
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Rain perfectly timed for crops
LAST week’s rain has been a relief to local farmers who are now feeling more confident in the countdown to harvest. Having recorded 50mm of…
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Importers, not farmers, must pay for risks
MORE needs to be done to protect Australia’s biosecurity but taking more money from Australian farmers is not the answer. This is the position of…
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Mallee shares in drought preparation funding
THE Mallee is one of 11 agriculture-dependent Australian regions to receive a share of $3.65 million for drought preparation. The Foundation for Rural and Regional…
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Top performers in a year of feed frenzy
A KERANG farming enterprise has taken out a major lucerne award in the annual Feed Central national quality hay awards. Feed Central almost deserves its…
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