Rural

WITH the average age of farmers approaching 60 years-old, any initiative that makes farming an attractive and/or interesting option for young people growing up on properties who might otherwise shift their focus, would be a welcome entry into the arena.

THE National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) - based in Hamilton - is expanding its AgriSafe program, and has appointed nurse, Jeanne Van Der Geest Dekker, as its new clinician attached to the program.

A FREAK gust of wind led to a 69-year-old farmer being crushed underneath a crutching trailer, on Harmans Road at Mount Napier on Saturday.

THE Mortlake market yarded 1124 head on Monday, an increase of 220 head.

NUMBERS rebounded on Wednesday to 2430 lambs and 1770 sheep at Hamilton.

AGRICULTURE Victoria’s dairy extension officer, Sarah Clack, said there were two main aspects to making quality hay, starting with quality forage, and curing the forage to the appropriate dry matter content in the shortest time possible.

THERE was a slight decrease in numbers at Mortlake on Monday with a total of 910 head offered.

THERE was a small offering at Hamilton on Wednesday consisting of 1200 lambs and 480 sheep.

YOUNG south-west Victorian dairy farmers will have the chance to learn about farming in New Zealand early next year.

AUSTRALIAN Government farm business lender, Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is hosting a free Farm Investment Loan webinar on October 25, 2023 for farmers, advisers and agriculture industry groups to learn more about how low-cost farm business loans can be used to support rebuilding and recovery after a severe financial impact.

MOMENTUM is growing for a national animal welfare code that could pave the way for virtual fencing across Australian farming businesses.

HAMILTON agents yarded 2200 lambs along with 800 sheep at Wednesday’s market representing a slight increase in numbers.