Farming and Environment
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China’s barley tariffs lifted
IN A win for grain growers across the region, China dropped its 80 per cent tariffs on Australian barley over the weekend. The tariffs were…
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Contamination clipping the cost of wool
WOOLGROWERS can help preserve Australia’s reputation for producing a quality clip by being vigilant about preventing contamination. Contamination can be a major issue for wool…
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Water compliance focus at Mallee Machinery Field Days
WATER compliance and water management will be a focus at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days, with the Inspector-General of Water Compliance attending the event…
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Murray-Darling Basin Plan delay ‘hardly a surprise’
FARMERS and water advocacy groups say it comes as no surprise that the controversial Murray-Darling Basin Plan will not be completed on time. Earlier in…
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Life at a new Speed
A YEAR and a half after finding love on reality television series Farmer Wants a Wife, Will Simpson and Jess Cova are happy their whirlwind…
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Swan Hill Sale yards today.
The livestock awaiting transportation to their new owners at the Swan Hill Sale Yards this morning They were sold in the livestock sale which started…
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Stoush looms in farmer group after membership moves
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation members have voiced dissatisfaction at the peak farming body’s “Band-Aid solutions”, which they say mask deeper issues within the organisation. Last week…
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Investing to keep farmers safe
PUTTING farm safety at the forefront of farmers’ minds is what National Farm Safety Week is all about. To mark the week, the Victorian Government…
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Unique breed rising in popularity
IT’S been three long years since Gamadale Australian White Sheep Stud has had a presence at the Mallee Machinery Field Days. The Lascelles-based stud is…
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Rural Bank offers positive forecast
MOST Australian cropping regions have had a good autumn break and seeded full program but a forecast drier winter and spring is weighing on sentiment.…
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