Farming

500 hectares of wine grapes removed

MORE than 500 hectares of wine grapes were removed in the Murray Valley last year.

Mildura Council declares emergency on sand drifts

SAND drift during the driest consecutive years on record in the Millewa has been declared an emergency. Mildura Rural City Council approved a recommendation at its general meeting last month that will allow...

04 Apr 2020

Farming

New radar helps farmers at right time

THE ctivation of the new Rainbow Radar station has been described as a key step forward for the regions farmers at a critical time for the industry. Located 10km from the township of Rainbow, the new Doppler is live on the Bureau of Meteorology...

01 Apr 2020

Sunraysia Daily

Food supply chain must remain open, says Walsh

VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh says all industries involved in the food supply chain must remain open amid the COVID-19 crisis. Earlier this week, Mr Walsh wrote to the premier asking him to “guarantee” the food supply chain would be exempt...

01 Apr 2020

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13 Feb 2020

Farming

Nutrano looking local to fill vacancies with locals

SUNRAYSIA job-seekers will be given priority when filling up to 60 packing jobs with Nutrano Produce this citrus harvest.

25 Mar 2020

How the coronavirus is impacting Sunraysia agriculture

As the coronavirus outbreak impacts all parts of society, BROOKE LITTLEWOOD takes a look at how our agriculture industry is working through the crisis. This is part one of a two-part feature.

21 Mar 2020

Farming

Sunraysia growers urged to learn about benefits of hemp

THE Mildura Industrial Hemp Association says hemp could be the next big thing for growers in Sunraysia, who are encouraged to attend the group’s public meeting on Saturday.

19 Mar 2020

Farming

Scheme to trace citrus supply chains

CITRUS Agriculture Victoria has engaged peak body Citrus Australia to undertake a $200,000 pilot program aimed at improving traceability in horticulture supply chains.

15 Mar 2020

Farming

Grape export demand high despite COVID-19 worries

MERBEIN South table grape grower Enrique Matsuzaki says he can’t keep up with international demand for the product despite concerns the coronavirus pandemic might stymie this season’s harvest.

15 Mar 2020

Farming

Farmers encouraged to have mental health conversation

“IF you don’t do something, how is it ever going to get better?”

14 Mar 2020

Farming

Rain sets a challenge for Sunraysia grape growers

HEAVY rain – followed by a tropical low – showered farmers across the Mallee with mixed fortunes last week.

10 Mar 2020

Farming

Millewa drought projects to begin soon

A MILLION-DOLLAR glimmer of hope is set to boost the drought-ravaged Millewa’s economy and wellbeing.

09 Mar 2020

Farming

Soaking rain a boon for Werrimull grain farmer

SOME farmers in the drought-stricken Millewa have renewed hope for a good crop this season, following Wednesday’s soaking.

05 Mar 2020

Farming

Mallee farmers give feedback on drought help, says Webster

THE voice of Mallee farmers has helped shape a raft of positive changes to an allowance providing assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship, Federal Parliament has been told.

04 Mar 2020

Farming

Soil nutrition levels “surprising”

STRONG winds have continued to cause havoc for the Mallee’s drought-stricken farmers, whipping up what fertile topsoil is left and carrying it far away from paddocks.

03 Mar 2020