Farming and Environment
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Country road funding certainty needed, VFF says
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on both sides of politics to commit funding certainty for regional road maintenance, declaring the “terrible” condition of…
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Prepare for bush fires
BALRANALD residents are being urged to prepare for the upcoming fire season. Saturday, October 1, marked the official start of the state-wide statutory Bush Fire…
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Grim warning on park ahead of key minister’s meeting
Centuries-old river red gums in Nyah Vinifera Park are benefiting from recent overbank flooding, but environmentalists and scientists fear such flows may be too little,…
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Boom year’s tricky road
Swan Hill agricultural machinery dealer Farm and Diesel says the waiting game still rules the market, even as local producers are staring at what is…
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Safety warning as erosion risk rises
THE Murray River’s high water levels are a spectacular sight, but the council has warned locals and visitors to be cautious and observe signs warning…
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Ag visa agreement with Vietnam
THE new Federal Government will honour the previous government’s initiative for the Australian Agriculture Visa agreement with Vietnam, Member for Mallee Anne Webster has revealed.…
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Silage tyre compromise ‘a win for farmers’
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says removing the need for an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licence when using more than 5000 tyres to weigh down…
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Don’t risk our wildlife this firewood season
LOCALS are being urged to responsibly source firewood this spring collection season to protect the state’s threatened native wildlife numbers from falling further. Endangered bird…
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Moisture drives silage choice
THE prospect of a wet spring has urged many farmers to consider silage production over hay this year. Lake Boga hay contractor Adam Taylor said…
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Bad bales a fire risk
WITH hay season fast approaching, the CFA is urging farmers to exercise caution and not cut corners when it comes to baling hay. Above-average rainfall…
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