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How to be a high-flying grain grower
LEARNING how to manage risk from a former Navy helicopter pilot and calculating farm carbon are just two of the standout topics featured in next…
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New VFF boss named
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has appointed Brendan Tatham as its chief executive. Mr Tatham had been interim chief executive since November last year and was…
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Crop group event tackles key issues
MORE than 170 farmers came to Birchip Cropping Group’s trials review day to discuss drawcard topics such as cereal diseases, pulse variety and disease management,…
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Dealer gong at Case IH awards
O’CONNORS has scooped the pool at the annual Case IH awards for excellence at the presentation of the Dealer of the Year awards. The farm…
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Resilience pitch to young farmers
BIRCHIP Cropping Group will stage its first Young Farmer Network event of the year – Igniting Resilience – at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement on Friday,…
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Growing is a learning experience
WHEN you’ve spent a career in conveyor belts because following Dad’s footsteps into a commercial vineyard didn’t cut the mustard, what comes next? Market gardening,…
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Burn permits available
Permits to burn will again be available from February 1, 2023, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Mid Murray Zone has announced. The Mid Murray…
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Bootcamp for young farmers
YOUNG farmers looking to establish long and successful careers in the agriculture industry can gain valuable skills through two-day Business Bootcamp events during February. Agriculture…
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Festival of farmer events
MALLEE Sustainable Farming (MSF) is going festive – well after the festive season – with its launch of FarmFEST ’23. Starting next month and continuing…
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Poultry disease caution
Agriculture Victoria is urging bird owners to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, in sales, and at…
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Applications open for 2023 Rural Womens Network Leadership and Mentoring Programs
Country women across Victoria can now apply for the 2023 Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Programs. Both programs will encourage and empower participants to…
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Duck hunting limits cause concern
DUCK hunters would be restricted to just four game birds per day next year under recommendations put forward by the game hunting regulator. Game Management…