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Farmers breathe a sigh of relief
FARMING bodies and politicians have welcomed the Federal Government’s amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect…
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Trapped by tradition
THE Trap Collectors Association of Australia (TCAA) gathered last weekend in Nyah for their much-anticipated annual auction. More than 500 traps, ranging from Australian-made artifacts…
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Vision to rebuild and reconnect
THE Victorian Farmers Federation’s new chief executive, Charlie Thomas, has wasted no time outlining an ambitious five-year plan to restore the organisation’s strength, rebuild trust,…
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Farming families look to future
DAIRY farmers with a new direction – Paul Monigatti, and his wife Katrina, and brother Bryan and his wife Bev – today run Rich River…
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Veggie org adds to compliance conversation
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable industry, has weighed into the compliance controversy which has targeted the Sunraysia as one of the worst…
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NSW biosecurity gets cash boost
BIOSECURITY in New South Wales is set to receive an increase of $140 million in funding. This year’s state budget the Government has announced a…
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Its crunch time for farmers and your voice matters
IF you ask a farmer what’s keeping them up at night, odds are you’ll likely hear one of the following answers: * Our devastating drought.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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PDS strategy is paying dividends
AGRICULTURE Victoria producer demonstration sites (PDS) in the northern Mallee have been working to increase lambs weaned by five to 10 per cent using strategies…
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Guard against mice this sowing season
Northwest Victorian farmers are being urged to check paddocks for increased mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. The latest meeting of the National…
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