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.
Monday lamb market doubles, with mostly light weights
MONDAY’S lamb numbers increased by more than double that of last Monday, with 34,939 yarded and quality was plain to very good.
‘MOTHERLAND’ – a true account of rural mums
STEPHANIE Trethewey was busy building a career as a television journalist, when one slow news day she attended an agricultural event for work.
Farmers tour to New Zealand
YOUNG south west Victorian dairy farmers will have the chance to learn about farming in New Zealand early next year.
Lamb numbers keep rising, while maintaining quality
HAMILTON agents yarded 60,000 lambs on Wednesday representing an increase of 5000 on the corresponding market last week.
Control Blackberry and serrated tussock now
FARMERS are being urged to take control of Blackberry and Serrated Tussock this spring.
Hayden claims Cleggett Memorial High Gun
Hamilton Clay Target Club (HCTC) had a perfect day out earlier this month for the October monthly shoot, which doubled as the Peter Cleggett...
