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Gates swing open on new campdraft season
THE 2026/27 Campdrafting season has begun.
1 October, 2026
Farmer News
Rural women connect, share and create
RURAL women across the region had the opportunity to connect, create and invest in their own wellbeing recently.
1 October, 2026
Local News
Family fun and country charm await
THE Coleraine Show is once again gearing up for a fantastic celebration...
Local News
Free firewood collection
Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for...
Local News
Leaders prepare for increased fire risk
WITH an anticipated increased risk of bushfire across the region this...
Beef
Record year for beef production
AUSTRALIA’S beef industry has delivered a record financial year for 2025/26.
1 September, 2026
Local News
Strong start for beef production
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows...
Local News
Aussie beef to remain exempt from US tariff increase
BEEF producers have been assured that they will remain exempt from the...
Local News
International Dairy Week returns to Tatura
INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week (IDW) is back, bringing together the very best...
Lamb
Lifting lamb survival through better management
FOR many sheep producers, lambing is already underway or completed.
1 September, 2026
Local News
Confidence strengthens in sheep industry
IMPROVING sheep meat and wool market conditions are helping restore...
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Rowensville Merino stud
ROWENSVILLE Merinos are run on improved pasture in Victoria’s high...
Local News
Two iconic wool companies join forces
TWO iconic families of Australia’s wool industry will merged their...
Cropping & Soil
Land restoration funds available
ELVIRA and Greg Hewson have seen the benefits of revegetating their land at Cudgee and they’re encouraging others to...
1 October, 2026
Local News
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across the district are being supported to integrate more...
Local News
Don’t bring home more than memories
WITH the challenges of the last harvest and this season’s sowing now...
Local News
From drought to recovery
SWAN Marsh dairy farmer Jason Smith knows firsthand the toll the drought...
Animal Health & Husbandry
Calf numbers hold firm
AUSTRALIAN beef producers are largely maintaining their herd plans while adjusting cattle sales in response to...
1 October, 2026
Local News
Farmers join fight against bird flu
MORE than 500 public land management staff and volunteers have increased...
Local News
Biosecurity measures extended
AS H5 bird flu continues to spread among wild birds along much of...
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Poultry housing requirements extended
AS H5 bird flu continues to spread among wild birds, with detections...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Field day highlights shelter benefits
A FIELD day in Panmure earlier this month gave an insight into how farmers can effectively manage dairy shelters and...
1 September, 2026
Local News
Wannon Water seeks customer input
WANNON Water is kicking off a community engagement program to hear...
Local News
Renewables boost energy security
FARMING businesses across the country are facing pressures from a fuel...
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Entries now open for inventions
DO you have a unique invention that you would like to share?