Rural

HOT on the heels of International Women’s Day, while we are still celebrating women, the time was right to highlight the achievements of one local rural woman that inspires.

MANEROO Farms have been breeding Angus cattle since its inception in 1994. The focus has always been an efficient, functional fertile herd while understanding future trends from the consumer.

RENOWNED Hamilton artists, Jenni Mitchell and husband, Mervyn Hannan are pleased to be launching their first collaboratively authored book on Easter Saturday, March 30, between 3.30-5pm at Sterling Place, Dunkeld.

THE Dunkeld Lions Club in conjunction with the Bendigo Community Bank have partnered with the Australian Driving Institute to conduct a Youth Driver Awareness Program aimed at learner and probationary drivers.

ARE you looking for a reliable and innovative seed company that can provide you with top-end domestic and international plant genetics? Do you want to grow high-quality ryegrass pastures that can boost your productivity and profitability?

AGRICULTURE Victoria is advising livestock owners to assess their livestock feed situation, as failing to provide proper and sufficient feed to livestock is an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986.

AN outstanding panel of 35 global experts from as far away as Germany and the United States of America, and local experts, will share their experience and insights at the ‘Raising the Roof 2024’ event later this month to help ensure Australian dairy farmers are investing in the right housing and feeding infrastructure on-farm.

THE 12-hour shearing fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) held last Saturday in Wannon had a great turnout, with around 60 volunteers that pushed through the scorching heat, raising a whopping $35,981.50 for the worthy cause.

IT’S over the halfway mark for the annual six week Anglican Book Fair, with books ‘literally’ marching in and out the door in bundles.

PETE and Marnie Kerr became WestVic Dairy Focus Farmers in April 2022 and will complete the program in April 2024.

MAKE no mistake – Fruit fly infestations have now been identified at Moyston, Rainbow, Hopetoun, Boort, Swan Hill, Merton, Benalla, Langwarrin, Wodonga - if you grow fruit or vegetables - you are at risk.

MILD, wet conditions are ideal conditions for growing grass and other crops, but they are also ideal for many pests to build their numbers.