Farming and Environment
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Spotlight on wine future
INDUSTRY and government big guns will be in Mildura on Wednesday, when critical issues confronting wine-grape growers and winemakers headline the Murray Valley Winegrowers Outlook…
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Upskilling for young farmers
A SCHOLARSHIP program prioritising education, modern technology and equipment, on-farm strategies and planning is now available to young Victorian farmers. Interested farmers have until June…
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SunRice backs anti-vesting bill
RICE manufacturers have welcomed the draft legislation that is expected to end statutory rice export marketing, or vesting, by July 2025. Statutory marketing boards act…
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Water wars over elections
MEMBERS of the Victorian Farmers Federation have voiced their concerns about a decision by Lower Murray Water to remove elections for advisory committee positions. Farmer…
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Agriculture figures cool on budget
AGRICULTURE and regional Victoria had underwhelming outcomes in the 2024 State Budget, according to industry leaders and a politician. Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano…
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Deposit deadline looms
PRIMARY producers are being encouraged by NAB to mark 28 June as a critical date if they’re considering, or already using, farm management deposits as…
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Cattle prices on the rise
A QUALITY yarding attracted strong demand at the most recent Swan Hill cattle market, where all prices rose due to competition. Eyes were on Thursday’s…
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Guide to better soil
A NEW resource will serve as a one-stop-shop for farmers and gardeners keen to understand and improve their soil health. North Central Catchment Management Authority…
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Buybacks ‘a risk for grape growers’
MURRAY Valley wine grape growers face “serious economic risks” from water buybacks, Member for Mallee Anne Webster told Federal Parliament this week. “The looming threats…
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Water levels lowered to help swamp birds
WATER levels at two internationally important Gannawarra wetlands will be lowered this week. This is to reduce the spread of reeds, and provide better breeding…
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Call goes out to innovators
COULD you be sitting on the next big thing in agricultural technology? Do you have an innovative agtech solution which could redefine grain growing in…
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Decades of service
LIFE membership has that ring of service about it, but when just two couples can contribute a combined 128 years to a single organisation, you…
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