Farming and Environment
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Dust storms are soil warning
DUST storms across the Mallee earlier this week are a reminder of how fragile some of our soils are. On Monday, people driving between Ouyen…
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Signs a tree needs to be removed for safety reasons
Trees provide shade, improve air quality, and enhance the beauty of a property, but sometimes they can become a safety hazard. A weakened or damaged…
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Workshop to tackle farm succession
FARM succession is invariably the biggest challenge confronting farming families – it is often complex, emotional, and uncertain. Enter Birchip Cropping Group. To help farming…
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Increased fuel keeps fire alert high
A LACK of rain over the past two years has led to increased fuel in forests and heathlands, prompting fire authorities to remain on high…
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Farmers angry over emergency levy
THE Victorian Farmers Federation says proposed increases to a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund “could be the nail in the coffin for farm businesses”.…
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BCG trial day a success
GROWERS from around the region packed last week’s Birchip Cropping Group members-only Trials Review Day last Friday. A raft of experts delivered updates on the…
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Irrigators outraged over latest water tender
THE Federal Government’s second water buyback tender in the southern Murray-Darling Basin has been met with a flood of anger from irrigators. The government this…
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Firewood season open tomorrow
FIRE Collectors will need to ensure they check local map locations when the fire collecting season opens at midnight. Victorians will be able to collect…
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Have say on VNI worker homes
GANNAWARRA Shire residents are encouraged to share their interests and concerns with Transmission Company Victoria to help shape the development of workforce accommodation for the…
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Orchardist denied again in accommodation dispute
SWAN Hill Council’s refusal to issue a certificate to an orchardist to build worker accommodation on the site has been upheld by the planning tribunal.…
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