North West Farmer
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Get varroa ready with resources
A PROJECT to support the beekeeping industry manage varroa has launched a suite of new resources. AgriFutures Australia and the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council…
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Trials help design farms’ future
BIRCHIP Cropping Group has catapulted onto the national stage as a co-ordinator of the National Variety Trials. BCG is this year in charge of 176…
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Getting the best from irrigation systems
AGRICULTURE Victoria urges irrigation farmers to register for one of two upcoming irrigation workshops at Kerang. The workshops are specifically for farmers involved with designing…
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Farm safety project gets $600,000 lifeline
THE Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer project will continue to run until 2025 after receiving a $600,000 grant from the Victorian Government. VFF…
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Bright outlook for crop as cold nears
CITRUS growers always have a close eye on their trees to help achieve the perfect balance between crop yield and quality. For the Goldup family,…
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Help for subsoil decisions
GRAIN growers across north-west Victoria who might be considering subsoil amelioration on their farms can now go to Agriculture Victoria’s new dedicated webpage and support…
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Mad mates on a mission
HERE are four country boys with a very clear message for Canberra – and it’s all about them being mad about the Murray Darling. Because…
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Avian influenza hits second poultry farm
AVIAN influenza virus has now been confirmed at a second Victorian poultry farm – and while both sites are in the southern half of the…
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To spray, or not to spray, that is the question
MILDURA-based Mallee Sustainable Farming has turned north of the Murray to help grain growers explore and better understand residual-based herbicides. MSF managing director Jenny Garonne…
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New name at ag research group
A NEW senior staff member has been appointed to environmental agriculture research organisation Mallee Sustainable Farming. Angela Ewing recently joined the group as a specialist…
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Agriculture figures cool on budget
AGRICULTURE and regional Victoria had underwhelming outcomes in the 2024 State Budget, according to industry leaders and a politician. Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano…
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Ag short-changed in budget
AGRICULTURE and regional Victoria in general have labelled the Allan Labor government’s 2024 budget underwhelming, according to industry leaders and local politicians. Victorian Farmers Federation…
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