North West Farmer
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Wakool farmer becomes NFFs Mr Billboard
The National Farmers’ Federation says farmers have always put food on the table and clothes on the backs of Australians. But right now, the peak…
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AI boost for crop genetics
THE pulse breeding program at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham Smart Farm is reaping the benefits from a researcher’s recent study trip to the US. Agriculture Victoria…
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Feedback call on drought funding
PUBLIC consultation is now open to help inform spending on drought resilience over the next four years. The Future Drought Fund provides $100 million each…
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Ag workforce grows
AUSTRALIA’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, as more women and young people join the sector. The ABARES Insights paper, Snapshot of Australia’s Agricultural…
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New local amateur photo competition with cash prizes
A local North West Farmer photo initiative is seeking to showcase photographs of farming life in the Mallee and north-west Victoria. The publication is searching for…
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New local amateur photo competition with cash prizes
A RECENTLY launched local North West Farmer photo initiative is seeking to showcase photographs of farming life in the Mallee and north-west Victoria. The publication…
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Scholarships for young farmers
THE Victorian Government has awarded 14 agriculture scholarships to inspire innovative projects and learning opportunities. Agriculture Minister Ros Spence announced the recipients for this year’s…
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AFI releases carbon farming evaluation tool
ONE of the country’s foremost agricultural research organisations has developed an innovative online decision tool to help farmers make an informed choice about whether to…
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Feed the world
Agronomist and farmer Natalie Schlitz will connect with innovators across the globe who understand and champion the fodder industry, as she uses a Nuffield Scholarship…
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Importers, not farmers, must pay for risks
MORE needs to be done to protect Australia’s biosecurity but taking more money from Australian farmers is not the answer. This is the position of…
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CFA highlights hay fire risk
AS HAY season runs three weeks ahead of time and farmers start to bale their hay in late September, the CFA is calling on everyone…
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Fire period starting
THE bushfire danger period will begin in the Murray River Council area on Sunday. RFS district co-ordinator Gerard James said during the bushfire danger period,…
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