Managing farmers’ seasonal variability
REGISTER now to join Agriculture Victoria’s six-part hour-long lunchtime webinar series ‘managing seasonal variability’ beginning Wednesday, September 20 at 12.30pm with subsequent webinars running each Wednesday until October 25.
Good shorn lambs remain firm in smaller market
WEDNESDAY’S Hamilton yarding consisted of 3000 lambs and 900 sheep, some 1750 fewer than last week’s market.
Grassfed beef online pilot
GRASSFED beef producers are invited by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to take part in an online pilot project under development for the environmental credentials of Australian grassfed beef.
The Cropping Gamble
WATERLOGGING. Some of us, south of Hamilton - suffer in sodden paddocks most years. It’s an ongoing issue but one that we have difficulty controlling.
Harrow sheep farmers making a difference
MEET Jane and Mick Craig, farmers on a livestock and cropping property in Harrow, western Victoria.
Survey finds farmer confidence waning
VICTORIAN farmers are taking a more pessimistic outlook on the year ahead, despite the state currently enjoying “generally good” seasonal conditions in most areas, the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
Get shearing done to prevent animal welfare issues
FARMERS and those responsible for the care and management of sheep are being reminded of their responsibility to manage wool length, so it doesn’t become excessive.
Fish man for field nats
THE September meeting of the Hamilton Field Naturalist Club (HFNC) will feature Bruce McInnes who will describe his life-time interests, experiences and work in breeding native fish.
South West Dairy Ladies Luncheon – a sell-out
MORE than 330 south west dairy farming women attended sold-out annual South West Dairy Ladies Luncheon in Warrnambool on August 17 making it a sold-out success.
South West Dairy Ladies Luncheon – a sell-out
MORE than 330 south west dairy farming women attended sold-out annual South West Dairy Ladies Luncheon in Warrnambool on August 17 making it a sold-out success.
Mortlake cattle numbers drop slightly
MORTLAKE agents yarded 970 cattle on Monday representing a few less than the previous market.
Market holds firm despite dip in quality
HAMILTON agents yarded 5000 lambs and 650 sheep at Wednesday’s market being a similar number to the previous week.
Crossbred wool goes upmarket
In the heart of the Southern Grampians Shire, a quiet revolution is taking shape – one that could redefine how we think about fashion,...
