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The thrill of the chase
CAMPDRAFTING is one sport that not only offers the thrill of the competition but also the chance to involve the entire family.
1 May, 2026
Farmer News
Cool weather still driving hay fire danger
COOLER conditions across Victoria may suggest reduced haystack fire risk, but moist hay continues to heat internally...
1 May, 2026
Local News
Fine for drone operator
A SOUTH-west drone spraying business was convicted and fined $15,000 in...
Local News
Landcare network celebrates 30 years
As part of HDLN’s annual general meeting, a guest panel of current and...
Local News
Working dog auction celebrates 30 years
STRONG demand is expected as Casterton gears up to celebrate 30 years as...
Beef
Aussie beef to remain exempt from US tariff increase
BEEF producers have been assured that they will remain exempt from the recent baseline import tariff recently...
1 March, 2026
Local News
International Dairy Week returns to Tatura
INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week (IDW) is back, bringing together the very best...
Local News
Bright future for beef industry
THE Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under...
Local News
New look for Jersey Great Australian Challenge
AN event that recognises the finest Jersey cows in Australia is being...
Lamb
Noorat Show again attracts quality sheep entries
THIS year’s Noorat Show once again attracted a huge crowd, with thousands of locals and visitors making their way...
1 December, 2025
Local News
Flock declines as farmers prepare to rebuild
POOR seasonal conditions and elevated turn-off has seen the national...
Local News
Monitor for worms this Spring
DROUGHT conditions over winter may have compromised the condition of...
Local News
Timely reminder to prevent flystrike
WITH rain and warmer temperatures heading into spring, sheep producers...
Cropping & Soil
Sorghum trials underway
NEW trials are testing the potential of different varieties of sorghum to improve summer fodder options for growers...
1 April, 2026
Local News
Watch for parthenium weed in interstate fodder
FARMERS importing or receiving donated fodder from interstate following...
Local News
Biofund supports local revegetation
A NEW round of landholders will soon receive Biofund revegetation...
Local News
Seeing is believing for student’s AI research
THANKS to a graduate researcher harnessing the power of artificial...
Animal Health & Husbandry
Cattle heat tolerance in the spotlight
RECENT findings from a collaborative research project will contribute to developing improved tools for breeding dairy...
1 May, 2026
Local News
Stay alert and aware for signs of disease
VICTORIA is fortunate to be free of most of the serious diseases that...
Local News
Farmer fined for animal cruelty
A NUMURKAH sheep farm manager pleaded guilty in the Shepparton...
Local News
Manage wool length to avoid welfare issues
AGRICULTURE Victoria is reminding sheep owners of their responsibility...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Farming for the future
RISING input costs are pushing farmers to rethink their strategies, and biology is stepping into the spotlight as one...
1 May, 2026
Local News
Free ride as fuel concerns deepen
IN a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressures, the state government has...
Local News
Help at hand for farmers after fires
AGRICULTURE Victoria is encouraging bushfire affected farmers to access...
Local News
Roads at forefront of rally
THE message to the state government from road users at last month’s...