Major leap forward in beef processing
AUTOMATED beef boning processing is a step closer now.
Western District Weaner Sales start off strong
KERR AND CO stock agents, Zac van Wegen (hand raised) and Craig Pertzel (pointing) were busy fielding bids on Monday in front of a packed crowd at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX).
VFF – changing for the better
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) was established in 1979 as a lobby group to represent the aspirations of the agriculture sector.
Dairying offers opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities in the Australian dairy industry, and this is something Matt Grant is happy to share with the next generation of young people looking to take the next step in their dairy career.
VFF wins court case after attempted leadership spill
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has won a Federal Court case brought by displeased members to remove VFF’s leadership after allegations of poor financial management, communication, as well as a decline in membership.
Dairy farmers’ ball a fundraising success
THE work boots were left at home as over 150 of the region’s dairy farmers dusted off their suits and heels and got together on November 15, for a huge night of fun and fundraising.
Over 100,000 lambs sold in 1 week
THE first two weeks in December are traditionally the biggest at the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) for sheep and this year was no different.
Numbers decline for last market of the year
MORTLAKE agents yarded 750 head at the final market for the year on Monday, representing a considerable drop to the previous week, however it was in line with most eastern markets where auction numbers declined significantly also.
Final lamb market for 2023 tapers off
NUMBERS decreased by 10,000 with 24,613 yarded for the last market of the year.
Coleraine shearer reaches another milestone
ON December 12, Coleraine shearer Russell ‘Rock’ Sypott shore 241 sheep in eight hours, breaking his previous record of 204.
WATT Money for roads?
A CHUCKLE was the response from Federal Agricultural minister, Murray Watt recently, to the suggestion south west Victoria’s roads urgently warrants an investment of $1.5 billion.
Boosting Farm connectivity
THE government has highlighted a need to increase connectivity on farm and has funded several programs designed to help farmers increase their on farm technology.
Tyrendarra undefeated
TYRENDARRA completed the perfect home and away season in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade competition with victory against Pigeon Ponds at...
