Farming and Environment
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Water buybacks cynical: MP
PUTTING water buybacks back on the table during the flood crisis is a “highly cynical move” by the Federal Government that will “break” the local…
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Stonefruit growers opt for research
PUTTING more of the industry levy towards research and development, and reducing the amount spent on marketing, is a proposal the Stonefruit industry body Summerfruit…
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Cod, crays saved from floodwaters
HUNDREDS of distressed native fish and freshwater crustaceans have been rescued and relocated to temporary tanks until the water quality improves in the Murray River…
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Budget vow irks irrigators
WATER Minister Tanya Plibersek has conceded undisclosed funding in last week’s Federal Budget may be used for water buybacks for the environment. The unspecified sum…
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A nervous wait for dairy farmers
NOT only did Kerang dairy farmer Teresa Embrey see off her favourite cows to Lake Boga – it was a signal her livelihood would pause…
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Harvest impacts expected across Mallee
AS HARVEST fast approaches, Mallee farmers are becoming increasingly worried as the wet weather starts to impact crops and prevent access into waterlogged paddocks. Mallee…
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Grain growers can prepare for wet
RECENT heavy downpours and more rain on the forecast has Mallee grain growers bracing for another wet harvest, with logistical and grain quality issues already…
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Rescue mission for Murray crayfish
DISTRESSED Murray crayfish are walking out of a deoxygenated Murray River in droves as authorities race against time to save the freshwater crustaceans from death.…
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Farmers fear further rain
WHILE water flowing down the Avoca River from Charlton is threatening homes and farmland at Quambatook, local farmer and Grain Growers chair Brett Hosking is…
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Growers battle floods
STONE fruit growers battling to clear their properties of water ahead of approaching floodwaters say drainage systems are in “disrepair” and in need of urgent…
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