Canola prices rise
NATURAL disasters and trade bans have created ideal conditions for Australian vegetable oil producers, as global prices have risen sharply recently.
Preventing major pest problems
AS seeding preparations build during this busy time of year, growers are encouraged to prioritise hygiene around seed grain and storage infrastructure.
Young farmers finance up
YOUNG farmers across Victoria have been invited to come together for farm finance workshops at a number of locations, as well as to network and ask questions.
Aus record set
THE Waratah White Suffolk stud mated ewe dispersal sale held in Branxholme on April 8 was a resounding success, with one Lot setting a new Australian record for the sale of a White Suffolk ewe.
Fuel cost worth it for Grand Champ
IT’S been seven years since Crystal Bell and Geordie Elliott have made the trip up to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, but the wait appeared to have been worth it.
Making farms safer for everyone
A FARM safety workshop was recently delivered to Punjabi orchardists in Shepparton after statistics revealed two people are injured on Victorian farms every day.
Dairy farmer scholarship open
ASPIRING Victorian dairy farmers are encouraged to make their mark in the industry by applying for the Gardiner Dairy Foundation 2023 Nuffield Scholarship.
2022 Australian Wool Industry Medal
IF you know someone who has made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry, now is the time to nominate them for the 2022 Australian Wool Industry Medal.
Be on the lookout for Barber’s pole worm
WITH the recent conditions, producers need to be alert to Barber’s Pole worm, a significant parasite of sheep.
Documents reveal war on timber
FREEDOM of Information (FOI) documents recently released have exposed the intention by the State Government to end Victoria’s native timber industry, according to the opposition.
MORE AG VIC CUTS
AT a time when half-a-billion has been wiped from Victoria’s food and fibre exports, the State Government has cut more jobs in agricultural research - a total of 109 this year.
Hamilton cattle prices ease slightly
A SMALLER offering of cattle was put forward last week with a total of 83 comprising of 48 cows, 24 trade, 4 bullocks and 7 bulls.
Hamilton embraces Dolly’s Dream
Schools around the Hamilton District marked Do it for Dolly Day today, in an attempt to shine a light on being kind and friendly.
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