Dairy industry confident despite market volatility
DAIRY Australia’s Situation and Outlook Report released on Wednesday was a mixed bag, as the 2022/23 season opens with large numbers on both sides of the ledger.
VFF announces UDV Elections
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the outcome of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Wannon Region 10 election, with Bruce Knowles returning to Policy Council.
HRLX underpass underway
THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has commenced works on the new Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) stock underpass.
Cracker Mortlake cattle sale
IT WAS another bumper sale at WVLX with agents yarding 5664 cattle in Mortlake on Friday.
Heavy beef cows average higher
LAST week saw light weight trade steers in Hamilton make up to 518 cents per kilogram.
Fears for Victoria’s Ag sector
VICTORIAN farmers may face less service delivery after the Agriculture minister refused to guarantee the Victorian Government would not make more job cuts at Agriculture Victoria.
Jigsaw Farms shares carbon neutral tips
JIGSAW Farms hosted over 50 people in their Woolshed on Monday afternoon to discuss managing a farm’s carbon footprint, as part of the Team Te Mania Sustainable Beef Production workshop.
Dunkeld couple win best fleece
AUSTRALIAN Superfine Wool Growers’ Association Inc (ASWGA) Fleece Competition winners for 2021-22 were awarded at the annual competition event last weekend, with Dunkeld’s Kathy and Trevor Mibus of Glenara Merinos named among the winners.
Hamilton heavy beef cow prices rise
LAST week in Hamilton saw light weight trade steers make up to 600 cents per kilogram.
War on agri
Cost increases will be felt right across Australia’s farm sector in 2022, driven by expected further hikes in energy and fertiliser prices, according to a Rabobank report.
Dairy Award Winners announced
WINNERS of Great South West Dairy Awards were announced Wednesday night at the Great South West Dairy Awards Gala Dinner, organised by WestVic Dairy with the support of local sponsors.
Mitigating biosecurity & vehicle risks
AS a rule of thumb for biosecurity risks for on-farm vehicles, if it’s been out and about, then check it out.
Bullish Bombers dominate
Penshurst has smashed Lismore-Derrinallum in Round 3 of the Mininera and District Netball Association (MDNA) A grade competition, winning 61-20.
The win consolidated the...
