Farming and Environment
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Consider wider impacts of virus
AGRICULTURE Minister Murray Watt says agencies needed to consider the wider impacts of introducing a virus. “It seemed to me that the recommendations were that…
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Delaying virus release
IT could be several years before a carp herpes is released into waterways after a report found more research into the virus is required. The…
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’Get on with it’
KEEN Swan Hill fisherman and chair of VRFish Rob Loats says it’s time to get on with the release of the virus. He said the…
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Carp control part of fresh approach
MOULAMEIN farmer and and Speak Up Campaign deputy chair Lloyd Polkinghorne says efforts to control “rabbits of the water” can be part of a “fresh…
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Murray River fish in ‘survival mode’
VOLUNTEERS searching for stressed fish in the Murray River, where oxygen levels have hit critical levels, are calling on residents to remain on the lookout…
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Water buybacks cynical: MP
PUTTING water buybacks back on the table during the flood crisis is a “highly cynical move” by the Federal Government that will “break” the local…
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Cod, crays saved from blackwater
HUNDREDS of distressed native fish and freshwater crustaceans have been rescued and relocated to temporary tanks until the water quality improves in the Murray River…
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Grants and mentoring
THE Victorian Government is supporting primary producers across Victoria affected by the devastating floods to get back in business, with an initial package of support…
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Harvest impacts expected across Mallee
AS HARVEST fast approaches, Mallee farmers are becoming increasingly worried as the wet weather starts to impact crops and prevent access into waterlogged paddocks. Mallee…
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Grain growers can prepare for wet
RECENT heavy downpours and more rain on the forecast has Mallee grain growers bracing for another wet harvest, with logistical and grain quality issues already…
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Budget funding could be used for water buybacks, says minister
WATER Minister Tanya Plibersek has conceded undisclosed funding in last week’s Federal Budget may be used for water buybacks for the environment. The unspecified sum…
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Expect bumper crop despite wet
Australia was on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022/23 Australian Winter Crop Forecast. But the…
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