Cow prices improve
LAST week in Hamilton saw steers over 350 kilograms make up to 572 cents per kilogram and light weight steers under 350kg make up to 576 to average 560c/kg.
Grain crop tool to protect from pesticides
A CRITICAL new tool will help Australian grain growers understand what pesticides to select to preserve ‘beneficial’ insects that play a critical role in pest management in the paddock.
Sheepvention homecoming
RENOWNED journalist and television presenter, Pip Courtney, will officially open Sheepvention Rural Expo on Sunday, July 31 at 12.15pm.
Foot and mouth disease warning
AN industry analyst has warned of the dire threat of foot and mouth disease (FMD) on Australia’s doorstep in Indonesia, telling beef producers to “get their house in order”.
New Ag & Science ministry
THE national peak plant science industry organisation, Plant Science Industry, has welcomed the appointment of the Hon Murray Watt as the new Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry minister.
Hamilton Heavy steers sell high
LAST week in Hamilton saw heavy steers over 500kg make up to 434 cents per kilogram and grown heifers over 500kg made up to 404 c/kg and average 397c/kg.
South-west tops agri
SOUTH-WEST Victoria has claimed the status as Australia’s largest agricultural producer, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed.
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.
Roos trio selected in U23 squad
Hamilton Kangaroos trio Will Povey, Vincent Huf and Hamish Cook have once again been selected in the U23 Hampden Interleague Squad and will train...
