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...

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...

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...

INTESTINAL worms in dogs are very common and worm eggs are constantly present in the environment. Working dogs are at high risk of carrying intestinal worms and contributing to their spread. Protecting working dogs from intestinal worms is not only...

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...

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...

BURRA Foods has announced an increase in Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) of $0.20/kg Milk Solids for the full season period from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. A global imbalance in the supply and demand of dairy products has driven commodity prices...

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...