Summer hay fires easily avoided
VICTORIAN farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.
Weather conditions could cause problems in livestock
THE recent weather conditions may provide valuable green feed, however, livestock producers need to keep close watch on their stock to avoid health problems.
RIST grad gets to work
STUDYING close to home has been a game changer for Tyrendarra’s David Mitchell, who has kept contact with his family farm, while developing his...
South West farm targeted in shocking attack
A SOUTH West farm has been the target of a cruel attack, with a vandal – or vandals – destroying kilometres of fencing around the property in addition to water troughs and tanks.
Weaner week in Hamilton
HAMILTON’S weaner week started off with a bang on Monday and the hits continued to roll, with Thursday’s heifer sale continuing the run of record prices for the yards.
Mortlake cattle sales rise
ADDITIONAL restocker competition helped some young cattle sales lift up to 30c/kg and suitable cows hold firm. Most young cattle averaged unchanged to slightly...
Excellent Hamilton sheep offering
THERE was another excellent offering of sheep of all weights and grades saw 11,718 being offered at Hamilton this week.
Farm crime prevention
FARM crime was being addressed through the Victoria Police Farm Crime Coordination Unit (FCCU) and a roadshow will be coming to Hamilton tomorrow hoping to raise awareness of how the community can help.
Canola exports expanding
THE Federal Government has recently succeeded at removing roadblocks to the exportation of canola, with exports of canola seeds to Pakistan set to resume after five years.
Competitive buyers push bull prices up
THE bull sale was the highlight of the Warrnambool market on Wednesday with two buyers very competitive pushing prices 10c to 15c higher for beef bulls and 20c to 35c/kg for dairy bulls.
Mortlake sales remain cheap
DESPITE fewer buyers in attendance, prices were mainly around the levels of last week, with a few cheaper sales included. Cows were nearly all on an easier trend.
Mixed lamb offering but good selection of sheep
IN another small yarding, Hamilton agents yarded 420 lambs and 3,050 sheep.
Locals put through their paces at Serra Terror
Plenty of locals braved the cold conditions last weekend for the annual Serra Terror event.
