Farming and Environment
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Watching out for drier times
WITH more than 40mm falling this week to midnight Wednesday, increased warnings of El Nino affecting the cropping season might seem a little premature. But…
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Feeding the needs of herd
BREDWELL FedWell is something every livestock producer can get their teeth into. Meat & Livestock Australia has announced it will relaunch the program, which successfully…
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New hope on barley tariffs
TRADE Minister Don Farrell is “very optimistic” the Chinese Government is close to dropping its sanctions on Australian barley as strained economic relations continue to…
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Timber snag piles help return of fish
AQUATIC life is returning to Pyramid Creek thanks to the installation of more than 50 timber snag piles in the past decade. Thanks to the…
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New VFF boss named
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has appointed Brendan Tatham as its chief executive. Mr Tatham had been interim chief executive since November last year and was…
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Flood funding gets $677 million boost
THE Victorian Government says it’s “delivering for all Victorians” in the 2023-24 State Budget, with extra cash for flood recovery, cheaper regional public transport fares…
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Fruit fly levy push
HORTICULTURAL groups in the Murray Valley say they may push for a levy on all residents in the fight against fruit fly after Victorian Government…
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Research hands down prosecco verdict
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers are popping the champagne corks, or at least sparkling wines, after a major industry and university research project took five years to…
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Vine virus being closely watched
LAST year’s detection of grapevine red blotch virus remains an open incident while the situation is being assessed. The first vines infected with GRBV are…
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Exhausted farm to close
IF you ever wanted to become a successful small farmer and get your hands on a viable business with a standout product range, you have…
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Farm experiences a new tourism frontier
DESTINATION Riverina Murray needs input from community members and tourism and agricultural industry stakeholders for a first of its kind regionwide “agritourism” strategy. It has…
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Latest pump screen showcased
LOCAL irrigators are being invited to express their interest in a new pump screen that will both save native fish, and stop weeds from blocking…
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