Farming and Environment
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Culgoa farmer life has its ups and downs
THE Victorian Mallee, a vast tract of country in the state’s northwest, renowned for its character-building landscape and equally soul-destroying weather events. Smack bang in…
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Swan Hill students visit local permaculture hub
Life has been abuzz at the Calder Permaculture farm this month, and we are not just talking about the bee hives. Calder has hosted a…
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Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program
TEN projects across the Mallee have received funding as part of the Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program. The program is designed to fund grants for community-led,…
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Animal Activism Bill amendments blocked
AMENDMENTS put forward by the Liberals and Nationals in Victorian Parliament to help deter animal activists from farm trespassing have been blocked. The Liberals and…
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Crossie benefits from fruits of his labour
When you think about fruit grown in northern Victoria, you imagine pears, peaches and apples – certainly not avocados. It’s just not a word that…
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Farmers leave gumboots at home to receive long-awaited award
SALLY and Paul Bethune were finally able to receive and celebrate their achievements after winning the 2020 Coles Weekly Times Innovative Farmer on the Year…
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Redgold Farms set itself apart from the field
A finalist in the Weekly Times/Coles Australian horticulturalist of the year, Redgold Farms set itself apart from the field with its brave decision to turn…
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Reduction fears
A CSIRO report has found reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in the $13 billion Australian grains sector is likely to see a decrease in…
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Harvest continues
THE wine grape harvest is continuing with red varieties ripening slowly. Winemakers are keen to see that maximum sugar levels in the fruit are achieved…
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Dairy Poll
The Dairy Poll is closing on March 31 – which is a significant opportunity for dairy farmers to determine the level of investment in their…
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