Rural News

Sealing silage stacks successfully

There are no short cuts when sealing stacks of forage harvested silage, according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association. The peak body said sticking a few tyres on top to hold the plastic down and throwing a bit of dirt around the edges, was...

Country News

Cutting crops for both silage and hay an option this season, says Byrneside contractor

With dairy farmers making up the majority of his hay and silage clients, contractor Graeme Donaldson admitted that side of the business had declined. But for those still milking cows, he said there were high hopes for a good season. Mr Donaldson...

Rodney Woods

Impacts of climate change on agriculture the focus of new Victorian Government council

Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council established by the state government. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes called for expressions of interest for...

Rodney Woods

Impacts of climate change on agriculture the focus of new Victorian Government council

Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council established by the state government. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes called for expressions of interest for...

Rodney Woods

Money management tips for young farmers

Young farmers can learn how to manage money, debt and dealing with banks through a new online workshop hosted by Agriculture Victoria. The 90-minute workshop will help young farmers understand the finance options available to achieve their goals...

Jamie Salter

Former Tatura local to advise government on rural health policy

A former Tatura local will be assisting the Federal Government with rural health policy after being named Australia’s second National Rural Health Commissioner. Associate Professor Ruth Stewart, who now lives on Thursday Island, in the Torres...

Rodney Woods

Benefits of feeding cattle set for slaughter to be discussed at livestock forum

Charles Sturt University research, in conjunction with Meat & Livestock Australia, has shown it’s possible for beef cattle producers to increase live weight, carcase quality and potentially the financial returns from cull cows, by feeding a high...

Rodney Woods

Building strong women through sport

Sport Australia and Suncorp are teaming up to build a nation of more confident girls through a connection with sport. Almost half of all girls aged between 15 and 17 stop playing sport, according to a Suncorp Australian Youth and Confidence Survey...

Jamie Salter

Research finds teenage internet addiction leads to emotional issues

Internet addiction in teenagers leads to problems with processing and handling emotions, a study of Australian high school students suggests. The paper, published in June, is the first long-term study looking at the connection between teenage...

Jamie Salter

Chocolate Fudge Tart

Ingredients: Base: 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup pitted medjool dates pinch of salt 1 tbsp rice malt or maple syrup (if mixture is dry) Filling: 1 cup cashews, soaked for a few hours. 1/3 cup Califia Farms Chocolate Coconut Almond Blend 1/2...

Jamie Salter

New Massey Ferguson mowers have user in mind

Massey Ferguson has introduced the DM TL-V series of vertical lift, linkage mounted disc mowers to the extensive range of hay tools already on offer across the Australian market. “This range of mowers are designed with the user in mind,”...

Rodney Woods

Passion shows in dedication to farming

With her sights set firmly on a future in the dairy industry there is no stopping 19-year-old Ally Dickson. Farming with her dad Neil at Bookaar in the Western District, Ally is heavily involved in every aspect of farm management including the...

Dairy News Australia

Elmore Field Days cancelled due to COVID-19

The Elmore Field Days have been cancelled, adding to the long list of events affected by COVID-19. The field days committee made the announcement on July 7, having left the decision to cancel as late as possible in the hope the COVID-19 situation...

Rodney Woods

Farmers vexed by border closure

Farmers who regularly use cross border bridges between Victoria and New South Wales are seeking assurances that new border restrictions between the two states won’t interfere with their businesses. Barooga cropping farmer Brett Wright regularly...

Geoff Adams

John Wright’s recipe for success - dungbeetles, dairy and days off

Dairying can be a relentless and busy occupation, yet dairy farmer John Wright has achieved a work life balance on his Lockington farm which includes time away and at least one good holiday a year. Not a bad effort considering he does most of the...

Dairy News Australia

The way forward for Australia-China trade disputes

China has increased tariffs on Australian beef from less than five per cent to 12 per cent for six months, and is expected to increase tariffs on whole milk powder later this year.

Jamie Salter

June was cold and dry, but more rain is forecast

Rainfall varied across the region in June, with some areas receiving above average. Shepparton’s total June rainfall was 39.6 mm, slightly higher than the June average of 37.7 mm. Benalla was also above its average of 50.8 mm...

Jamie Salter

$100 million available annually for drought resilience projects

The programs that are part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund will start to be rolled out this month, as the government announces $100 million will be made available annually for drought resilience. The Federal Government has...

Rodney Woods

Funding needed to help rural and regional Victorian economy

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact COVID-19 and the January bushfires have had on employment across rural and regional Victoria. The number of people employed outside metropolitan Melbourne fell by 20,800 between...

Rodney Woods