North West Farmer
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Farm experiences a new tourism frontier
DESTINATION Riverina Murray needs input from community members and tourism and agricultural industry stakeholders for a first of its kind region-wide “agritourism” strategy. It has…
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Farmers commit to industrial hemp crop
ABOUT 40 farmers from across New South Wales and Victoria have met at a Pooncarie farm to view a recently planted hemp crop and discuss…
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MPs, experts seek labour solutions
SOLUTIONS ranging from more migration to an amnesty for workers already here have been flagged to address skilled labour shortages during talks in Robinvale. The…
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Latest pump screen showcased
LOCAL irrigators are being invited to express their interest in a new pump screen that will both save native fish, and stop weeds from blocking…
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Vetch solution for vexing feed challenge
WHEN WA producers and brothers Michael and John Bertola faced medic pastures which fell short of providing adequate feed, they turned to vetch and haven’t…
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Carbon farming pilot open
THE $15.3 million Victorian Carbon Farming Program provides an opportunity for private landholders to reduce emissions and build resilience to a changing climate. This program…
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Exhausted farm to close
IF you ever wanted to become a successful small farmer and get your hands on a viable business with a standout product range, you have…
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New SunRice chief
RICE exporter SunRice has announced Paul Serra will be its new chief executive and managing director. Mr Serra will assume the position in August, replacing…
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Tony retires after four decades of service to dried fruit industry
By Megan Frankel-Vaughan Tony Martin never envisaged following in his parents and grandparents footsteps to become a dried grape grower. The third generation Merbein grower…
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Ag land prices keep rising
THREE years of good financial performance for Australia’s farm sector is poised to fuel double-digit percentage growth in land prices for the year ahead, according…
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Hope for tariff win
QUAMBATOOK farmer Brett Hosking is hopeful that tariffs on Australian barley may soon be removed as the Australian and Chinese governments seek a resolution to…
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KICK IN THE GUTS: Growers slam council’s farming rate hike
PEAK horticultural groups say a plan by Mildura Council to increase farming rates while cutting dues for residential ratepayers will be the final nail in…
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