Southern Farmer

Farmer mental health crisis highlighted

NEW national research paints a picture of Australian farmers’ declining mental health, including those in Victoria, prompting calls for government support and industry–broad collaboration to establish farmer–to–farmer support networks...

North East Media >

31 May 2023

News

Flower farm manager fined for chemical misuse

A TORQUAY commercial flower farm manager has been fined for misusing agricultural chemicals. The farm manager was found guilty and fined a total of $75,000 without conviction for charges brought by both the Environment Protection Authority Victori...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

Locals leading the way through timber transition

THE State Government is supporting a further nine towns across Victoria to transition away from native timber harvesting, with targeted funding to develop new economic strategies and job opportunities. Minister for Agriculture Mary–Anne Thomas was...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

Locals leading the way through timber transition

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

The big day out for Victorian farming

THE Seymour Alternative Farming Expo has become a key event in the Victorian farming calendar and the 2022 event was no different, with an estimated 20,000 people walking through the gates. Once again there was everything from tractors and classic...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

In profile: New SSG chair, Dr Scott Williams

RESPECTED veterinarian and agricultural research manager, Dr Scott Williams, will draw on insights and experience, and a commitment to innovation, built over 30 years in agriculture to his new role as chair of the Sheep Sustainability Framework’s...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

Impact to current use minimal under Macedon Ranges rezoning

THE Macedon Ranges Rural Land Use Strategy is currently in draft, with council taking into consideration 175 formal submissions both for and against the policy, after significant community engagement. The strategy proposes rezoning some land from...

Emma Oliver >

28 Apr 2022

Dairy

ABVs prove Australian Jersey genetics are world leading

THE April Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) have provided positive reinforcement that Australian Jersey genetics are world leading and bred to meet dairy farmer needs across the globe. Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the ABVs...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Livestock

Nitrite poisoning in ruminants

ALL ruminants – but particularly cattle and sheep – are susceptible to nitrate/nitrite poisoning with the peak prevalence being in late autumn or early winter, especially when a flush of feed occurs after a dry summer with the autumn break...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Dairy

ABVs prove Australian Jersey genetics are world leading

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Livestock

Nitrite poisoning in ruminants

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Events

TOP OF THEIR GAME:

Mt Eliza’s Tess Runting took out first place for 2022 in meat sheep judging at the recent Royal Sydney Show. Young Victorians fared equally well in their chosen fields of parading and judging at the National Competition, with many placing in the...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Horticulture

Berry, berry good for you

EATING berries and cereal is a worthy start to the day, but the Chapmans in yonder Wandin East, Victoria, have made their passion a reason for living. On 120 acres of exquisitely fertile land crouching in the Yarra Ranges, abutting The Dandenongs...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

North East producers team up with Coles to create carbon neutral beef range

MANSFIELD Shire’s Delatite Station is one of ten low–emission beef producers supplying Coles with the nation’s first supermarket own brand carbon neutral beef. Coles launched Coles Finest Certified Carbon Neutral Beef on Wednesday, April 20, with...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

Bushbank to regenerate habitats and drive jobs

THE State Government is looking to transform parcels of private land – that combined cover an area five times the size of the City of Melbourne – into new habitats helping Victorian wildlife thrive and capturing carbon. Minister for Energy...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

News

Bass Coast planning controls biased against ag

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says draft documents released by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning in regard to the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Program on the Bass Coast unfairly prioritises tourism and...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Horticulture

Agriculture Visa signing welcomed by growers

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement on the latest progress on implementing the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa), including confirmation on the first country to sign...

North East Media >

28 Apr 2022

Horticulture

Radicchio to cucamelon, new varieties hit the sweet spot

MARKETING produce directly is a winner for Ramarro Farm owner, Oliver Shorthouse, whose exotic vegetables are filling the voracious appetites of upmarket restaurant goers. Perched atop the Dandenong Ranges, an hour east of Melbourne, this former...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Water

Recycled water boost or Parwan–Balliang region

THE Western Irrigation Network has taken a crucial step towards delivering a new reliable water supply to local farmers, with water now flowing into the recently completed recycled water storage dam in Melton. The new storage dam at the 1.1 gigalitre...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Water

Port Phillip Bay commercial fishing by–catch limits announced

THE State Government continues to remove commercial fishing nets from Port Phillip Bay, with only eight snapper long line fishery licences remaining. This sustainable fishery will complement the Corner Inlet fishery in continuing to provide high...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Livestock

Livestock agent and producers plead guilty to traceability offences

A GIPPSLAND livestock agent and producer has been convicted and fined $20,300 plus additional costs of $220.80 for actions which had the potential to undermine Victoria’s livestock traceability system. Nathan Gibbon, an agent at Pakenham and director...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

News

2700ha of habitat for threatened species legally protected by Victorians

MORE than 2700ha of Victoria – 15 times the size of Melbourne’s CBD – have been protected in 2020–21 to ensure the survival of the state’s wildlife. Working with Trust for Nature, landholders volunteered to permanently protect habitat on their...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Events

Red Hill Show a huge event

THE Red Hill Show returned in March with the showgrounds transformed into a colourful, agricultural and entertainment spectacle for the whole family. The 94th Show attracted around 15,000 visitors from the region, Melbourne and further afield to...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

News

Planned burning program to ramp up in Central Victoria

PLANNED burning will intensify in Central Victoria in the coming weeks, to reduce the risk of bushfire to the community and environment. Planned burning is a key part of Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) bushfire preparedness and strategic...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

News

Toughest on–the–spot fines to protect our farmers

THE State Government has passed new legislation in parliament to deter trespassing on farms.“Farmers and workers in the agricultural industry should be able to do their work without fear of being targeted by animal activists,“ said Minister for...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Cropping

Livestock nutrition the way nature intended

MINERAL deficiencies can cause more than 20 animal health problems, such as decreased milk production, loss of appetite and many others. For more than 35 years, Agmin has manufactured and marketed the Nutrimin range of micro and macro nutrient...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022

Horticulture

Growing opportunities in Gippsland

THE State Government is backing a Gippsland nursery to produce more seedlings, as Victoria transitions away from native timber and moves towards reliable plantation–based supply. Minister for Agriculture Mary–Anne Thomas recently visited Hancock...

North East Media >

02 Apr 2022