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Farming and Environment
Farming and Environment

Farm household help on offer

A KEY farming sector spokesperson from Victoria is urging those on the land in need to take advantage of the Federal Government’s Farm Household Allowance. The funding stream was set up in 2014, provides a viable safety net for farming...

13 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Selfless caring for our wildlife

THERE are those who give far more than they ever receive, and they do what they do not for recognition or praise, but because they are passionate and care for the cause they are championing. Lisa Crowhurst who, along with her husband Shane and...

11 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

New chief for Victorian Farmers Federation

VICTORIA’S peak farming body has appointed Charlie Thomas as its new chief executive Victorian Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking said Mr Thomas brought a “wealth of experience and knowledge” to the role, which he will assume on...

10 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Small yet hardy fish rehomed

THERE’S some big news about some of the Murray River’s smallest fish. The critically endangered Murray hardyhead (Craterocephalus fluviatilis) is making a comeback and has now found a new home in Brickworks Billabong at Merbein. The native...

08 Jun 2025
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13 Feb 2020
Politics

Government gathers drought support

THE Federal Government has promised an extra $2 million to boost the Rural Financial Counselling Service in the face of the drought across southern Australia. However, Member for Mildura Anne Webster is demanding Canberra revive...

08 Jun 2025
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Farming and Environment

Strong citrus season expected

THE Sunraysia’s citrus industry has launched into what could be what the harvest growers have been waiting for to consolidate 2024’s return to pre-COVID levels. Citrus Australia chief executive Nathan Hanock said in 2019 Australia harvested...

08 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

New saleyard record set

MUT at Tempy set an Ouyen saleyard record this week when it saw a line of 84 crossbred lambs knocked down for $366. Although the BR & C/Nutrien Ag catalogue topped the sale, the team from McKean McGregor was right behind when the Andersons at...

07 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Make sure campfires are safe

CAMPERS are being urged to be safe around campfires during the King’s Birthday long weekend. Forest Fire Management Victoria chief fire officer Chris Hardman said with cooler temperatures settling in, it might feel like the fire risk has passed, but...

05 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Dry autumn leads to bushfire warning

VICTORIANS have been warned of an increased bushfire risk across much of the state after a warm and dry autumn. March and April saw the fourth-highest temperatures on record, below average rainfall across much of Victoria and an extension of the fire...

04 Jun 2025
Politics

MP questions water register rollout

THE New South Wales Government is aiming to create a water register by October, Parliament has been told. Yet Member for Murray Helen Dalton said since laws were passed in October last year nothing more has has happened on the issue.“In October last...

03 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

New directors bring scientific and on-farm expertise

BIRCHIP Cropping Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Dr Marisa Collins and Giles Cunningham to its board, bringing deep scientific, educational, and on-ground production expertise to help shape the future direction of the organisation. Dr...

01 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Mice the target of rodent study

WALPEUP in the heart Mallee has become the frontline in the rodent wars – and Victoria’s only benchmark and rapid assessment site. Making it part of a national network tackling the ongoing – often crippling – threat of mouse activity to...

01 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Marsupial back from the brink

A FEISTY marsupial known for its unusual breeding strategy -- where males die following the annual mating cycle -- is again roaming around Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary in far south-west New South Wales for the first time in more than a century. The tiny...

01 Jun 2025
Farming and Environment

Drought support extended statewide: Premier to lead task force

THE Victorian Government has announced its drought support package has been extended to farmers across the state. Revealed on Friday, the package was previously restricted to municipalities mainly in the south west of the state. At the same time...

31 May 2025
Farming and Environment

Flooding fears at Menindee drop

FEARS over potential flooding at Menindee have abated, according to a WaterNSW spokesperson.“There is sufficient room to capture all the arriving water in the lake system, so flood operations will not be required in Menindee,” the spokesperson...

30 May 2025
Farming and Environment

System breaking the cycle

IN the northwest Victorian region, farming is a constant balancing act, managing profitability, soil health, feed availability and soil cover. And within this complex system, the growing use of break crops is helping significantly break the...

26 May 2025