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Michelle Brady

Harvesting travel memories

INTERNATIONAL backpackers have returned to the region to assist grain growers with labour shortages during this year’s harvest. It was a relief for many local farmers who struggled to find harvest employees in recent years when the...

22 Dec 2023

Dryland Farming

Harvest race is on

MALLEE farmers have hit record breaking yields this harvest, with some crops returning between four and five tonnes to the hectare. But many are harvesting around the clock to strip their paddocks before further rain forecast for today...

08 Dec 2023

Field Days

Belle-vue scales up for Speed

Belle-vue Machinery is set to have one of its biggest displays at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days. Set to showcase the large range of products and well-renowned brands, Belle-vue general manager Justin Ward said site preparations began to...

30 Jul 2023

Field Days

Leading through the tough times

AFTER seven years of overseeing the Mallee’s largest agricultural field days, outgoing president Terry (Jacko) Kiley has called it a day. Mr Kiley, who resigned earlier this year, said he had enjoyed the role. “The 40th anniversary of the Mallee...

30 Jul 2023

Field Days

GROWING up within a family of bakers, Emma Wilken

GROWING up within a family of bakers, Emma Wilken was inspired by her mum and grandma in the kitchen from a young age. It ignited her passion for baking and inspired her to launch her own side hustle.“I’ve always been interested in cake making,“ Ms...

29 Jul 2023

Field Days

Unique breed rising in popularity

IT’S been three long years since Gamadale Australian White Sheep Stud has had a presence at the Mallee Machinery Field Days. The Lascelles-based stud is looking forward to once again showcasing some of their top rams, ahead of their September 22...

29 Jul 2023

Field Days

OAK Magazine publisher passionate about stories from the bush

Kimberley Furness is a former journalist, social media trainer and mum who couldn’t find stories like hers on the magazine shelves… so she created a publishing platform to produce them. The mum of four said she spent endless hours browsing...

28 Jul 2023

Field Days

Primary choice for harvest productivity

FOR Mallee farmer John Mead, the “DuckFoot™ Paddle Tine”, has been an essential tool for increasing harvester front feeding and productivity. In November 2022, Steve Kastning, inventor of the DuckFoot™, visited Australia to help growers reduce...

28 Jul 2023

Field Days

Farmers to embark on charity drive

Cullulleraine farmers Andrew and Meagan Kay are set to embark on a fundraising adventure when they take part in this year’s Variety Bash. The 10-day trip will see the husband and wife duo travel from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, in their Ford...

27 Jul 2023

Field Days

Supermoto star set to take on the world

HORSHAM-based Supermoto racer Joshua Mclean has already tasted international success, but he is determined to “raise the bar yet again” this year. The 32 year-old will be on hand to meet fans on both days of this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days...

27 Jul 2023

Field Days

Get a bird’s eye view of iconic Mallee event

HELICOPTER pilot Bryce Nietvelt will provide a unique bird’s-eye view when he flies in for the upcoming Mallee Machinery Field Days. Those attending this year’s two-day event will have the opportunity to hit the sky for a 10-minute joy...

26 Jul 2023

Field Days

Action Unveils Premium Farm Sheds at Mallee Machinery Field Days

THERE will be plenty of Action at site 98 at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days. Action “The Big Shed People” are a third-generation family business specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing heavy-duty farm sheds across Victori...

26 Jul 2023