Drones become farming tools
Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight over Victorian farms and a presentation at the Koroit Agricultural Field Day on February 22 will encourage...
Long term approach to fire danger needed
Following the recent disastrous Grampians bushfires, started by lightning, it is once again obvious that fire prevention measures on public land in Victoria must...
Duck hunt good news
Hunters have received some good news with an extended 2025 duck hunting season announced.
Despite calls from hunting opponents to ban duck hunting all together,...
Rodeo thrills and spills
A hot, dusty, smoky afternoon caused by the prevailing bushfires in the district greeted the competitors at the recent Branxholme Rodeo held at the...
Bull Sale at Weeran Angus next Tuesday
Weeran Angus Stud are once again holding their annual bull sale with a cracking 76 beasts on offer.
It will be the 54th Bull Sale...
Hamilton Market Report
HAMILTON SHEEP
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Hamilton agents yarded 10,500 sheep at last week’s market, being 3500 less than the previous week.
Again an ideal trade offering...
Farms can embrace hi-tech
A New Zealand-based sustainability transformation leader will urge south-west Victorian farmers to think about how technology can improve their systems when she presents...
Dartmoor Rodeo Dazzles
THE Dartmoor Chute Out Rodeo was a huge success once again on Saturday, February 1 with competitors from near and far putting on a...
Prices firm for both cattle and lambs
HAMILTON SHEEP
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Hamilton agents yarded 14,000 sheep at last week's market, a reduction of 1500 on the previous week.
It was a very...
From the woolshed to the world stage
Many locals will know Sherri Symons from her work as a woolclasser, a teacher and also last year's winner of the Sheepvention inventors award...
Woodturners turn heads at show
The 107th Tyrendarra Agricultural Show was another jam-packed day of activities, animals and friendly competitions, attracting over a thousand people from across the district...
Water workshop for dry times
There's an old saying in the district that says if it's wet up north, you can bet that the south will be dry, and...
Men’s Sheds rally in Heywood
Heywood hosted the Victorian Men’s Shed Association’s biggest cluster meeting last week, drawing 120 members - many of whom are already planning to return.
Members...
