Farming and Environment
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Bushfire danger period begins
THE bushfire danger period has begun in the Murray River Council area, with a permit now required to light a fire. NSW Rural Fire Service…
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Rain to put pressure on rivers
AFTER a break in rainfall during the past three days, residents are being told to prepare for a massive downpour, with up to 50mm expected…
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Tractor dealer ploughing ahead
Cohuna tractor dealer Jakab Motors jumped the gun on the global logistics meltdown – and there are a lot of farmers in the region thanking…
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Sense of unease with rivers full ahead of more rain
LESSONS have been learned from the significant 2011 floods in and around the Kerang district, but there is always a sense of unease with catchments…
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Silage tyre compromise ‘a win for farmers’
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says removing the need for an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licence when using more than 5000 tyres to weigh down…
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Don’t risk our wildlife this firewood season
LOCALS are being urged to responsibly source firewood this spring collection season to protect the state’s threatened native wildlife numbers from falling further. Endangered bird…
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Disease threat dominates farm gathering
BIOSECURITY, advocacy and education dominated conversation at the Victorian Farmer’s Federation (VFF) farmer gathering held in Cohuna recently. Presented by VFF vice president Danyel Cucinotta…
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Minor flooding in the Loddon
MINOR flooding has been recorded for the Loddon River at Appin South and downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir. In the 48 hours to 2pm on Sunday,…
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Food Safety Never Been More Critical
FARMING is vital to keep food on the plates and the economy ticking over, so keeping safe has never been more critical. Swan Hill farmers…
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Fines back pig feed bans
THE concern about foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks near Australia has put a focus on pig feeding in an effort to prevent the spread of dangerous livestock…
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Waste of recycling push
PEOPLE are being urged to use correct skip bins at Gannawarra Council’s transfer stations after a recent audit found waste items in recycling only bins.…
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Demand for good hay up
QUALITY hay is in demand as supplies tighten and pasture is yet to receive the warmth required to boost growth. That’s the message from the…
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