Farming and Environment
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Little slice of native flower paradise on the map
IF you think you might have trouble finding Wakool in downtown NSW, you probably have absolutely no chance of tracking down Tullakool. But Stacey and…
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Labour pool reduction concerns with visa plan
THE Labor Party’s plan for the agriculture visa will “reduce” the labour pool available to producers, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Dr Webster said…
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Wine harvest completed with good yields
THE wine grape harvest concluded in early April and the end result was pretty good. The demand for red varieties has fallen and hopefully new…
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‘Right time’ for minimum wage
A MINIMUM wage for horticulture workers has come at “the right time” as cost-of-living pressures rise, says one seasonal worker, following the start of a…
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How the parties stack up on ag
IN an election campaign of hits and misses for farmers and regional Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has revealed how the major parties stack…
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Drones can put Balranald farmers on top
FARMERS will be able to benefit from free drone training, helping them apply new technologies to make life on the land more productive and prosperous.…
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O’Connors acquires three Case IH dealerships
THERE has been a major changing of the agricultural guard in Swan Hill, with O’Connors – now the largest Case IH dealer in Australia and…
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Near perfect start for sowing
FARMERS have welcomed a near perfect start to sowing as they capitalise on favourable weather conditions. Kerang agronomist Simon Schlitz of Nutrien Ag Solutions said…
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This is an emergency, Mallee climate forum told
THE expert consensus from Mallee Climate Action Forum held at the weekend is clear – this is an emergency. Sustainable Living in the Mallee, (SLIM)…
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Strong demand fuels soaring farmland values
AUSTRALIAN farmland values skyrocketed last year, increasing by 20 per cent, new figures reveal. The median price of farmland last year hit $7087 per hectare,…
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