Rural

WHEN Harrow resident, Josie Sangster, found out she was nominated for the West Wimmera Shire Citizen of the Year, she thought it was a joke.

HOME gardeners are urged to act now to prevent fruit and vegetables from Queensland fruit fly (QFF) this summer and help safeguard Victoria’s valuable horticultural industry.

CHROME Sheep Stud’s 12th Summer Ram sale exceeded Matt and Tanya Tonissen’s expectations given the industry’s current climate.

HORSE owners and pig farmers are being reminded to protect their animals from mosquito-borne viruses after heavy rainfall and flooding in recent weeks. Photo: SPEC FILE.

UNIVERSITY students have less than a week left to apply for the 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, with applications closing on Friday, January 13 2023.

DR TEMPLE Grandin, the US scientist who used her autism to revolutionise handling methods and chutes for the humane treatment of cattle, has weighed in on the question of environmental impact of livestock, claiming that properly managed grazing actually improves the land.

AUSTRALIAN red meat producers now have access to weekly information on their farm-level pasture status with the release of a new tool called the Australian Feedbase Monitor (AFM).

THE climate outlook for the next few months appears to be in contrast to the recent spring in the South West, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing its first climate outlook update for 2023.

FIVE big days of weaner sales start tomorrow at Hamilton Livestock Exchange with over 20,000 head creating a busy week for Western District agents and cattle farmers.

COMMUNITY events held at Bridgewater, Rochester and Telangatuk East before Christmas provided a great opportunity to talk with farmers about the impact of the wet season and how they are managing stress and higher workload on the farm as they get things operational again.

WITH Rocklands Reservoir experiencing above-average inflows the last few months and being at its highest level since 1997, some locals have expressed dismay about an imminent planned release of water into the Glenelg River.

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) last week announced the outcome of its elections for VFF president and vice-president, as well as a number of VFF commodity group positions.