Livestock Managing movement Producers are finding well designed and positioned stock containment areas can take the sting out of managing livestock during challenging seasonal conditions, and one of those producers is Jim Young. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Livestock Rams up for auction The first on-farm sale of the Longwood-based Hynam Poll Merino stud will be held later this week. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Livestock Live export ban fails to get votes A push to end live sheep exports has been shelved in federal parliament after Coalition MPs opposed to the trade refused to vote to ban it. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Livestock Live export ban fails to get votes A push to end live sheep exports has been shelved in federal parliament after Coalition MPs opposed to the trade refused to vote to ban it. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Livestock Breed judging to be on farm The Victorian Branch of the Australian Limousin Breeders Society will conduct an On-Farm Challenge next month. Country News 18 Sep 2018 18 Sep 2018
Livestock Scales help club, community Merrigum Lions Club was unaware of the success that calf scales would bring when it started the program 40 years ago to fundraise for town benefits. Madeleine Caccianiga 13 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2018
Livestock Stop stock wandering Parks Victoria is urging livestock managers to be responsible and prevent their animals from wandering into parks and reserves. Country News 12 Sep 2018 12 Sep 2018
Livestock Seeking value Objective DNA benchmarking proved so powerful to her business that Riverina Merino breeder Stacey Lugsdin is set for a second round of Flock Profile testing to inform her ram purchasing decisions this season. Country News 11 Sep 2018 11 Sep 2018
Livestock Live export bill abandoned A push to end live sheep exports has suffered a major blow, with two country-based Liberal MPs abandoning a backbench rebellion after scoring promotions to the ministry. Country News 10 Sep 2018 10 Sep 2018
Livestock Conflicts of interest The live export industry regulator should be separated from the Department of Agriculture and established as an independent body, Liberal MPs Sussan Ley and Sarah Henderson say. Country News 07 Sep 2018 07 Sep 2018
Livestock Annual sale of Bungeet ram stud on its way The Sammon family, of Bungeet, will hold its 34th annual Poll Dorset ram sale next month. Country News 06 Sep 2018 06 Sep 2018
Livestock Indonesian export deal signed Australian farmers will have tariffs reduced and be able to export more livestock, beef and sheepmeat, grains, sugar, dairy, citrus and horticulture produce to Indonesia after the Federal Government signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) last week. Country News 06 Sep 2018 06 Sep 2018
Livestock Fast action could save cows The calving season is upon us and you may find a downer cow in your herd. Country News 05 Sep 2018 05 Sep 2018
Livestock Auctioneers to battle it out An auctioneer from Tatura and one from Euroa have been named as two of 10 finalists in the 2018 Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition. Country News 05 Sep 2018 05 Sep 2018
Livestock Watch for milk fever At this time of year an outbreak of milk fever or hypocalcaemia could be expected and may only become apparent by the confronting sight of dead and dying sheep, especially after feeding grain for a prolonged period. Country News 04 Sep 2018 04 Sep 2018
Livestock Get goat guide Goatmeat producers now have access to a new guide to help visually assess their goats when they’re making production decisions. Country News 29 Aug 2018 29 Aug 2018
Livestock Drought hits sheep sales Drought-stricken farmers in NSW are selling tens of thousands of sheep earlier than expected as they battle to get back on their feet. Country News 27 Aug 2018 27 Aug 2018
Livestock Agreement signed Australia and Argentina have committed to stronger agricultural engagement and co-operation at a meeting in Buenos Aires. Country News 26 Aug 2018 26 Aug 2018
Livestock Lamb price record The Victorian saleyards record for lamb prices was broken at Bendigo on August 13. Country News 24 Aug 2018 24 Aug 2018
News Father killed in bike accident POLICE are investigating the death of a man killed in a motorbike accident at a Bunnaloo property on Sunday. Riverine Herald 04 Sep 2018 04 Sep 2018
Breaking News Man dies after motorcycle crash at Bunnaloo Police are investigating after a man was found deceased on a property in the state’s south overnight. About 7pm yesterday, a 39-year-old man was located deceased under a motorbike on a private property on Nolan Road, Bunnaloo. Despite... Riverine Herald 03 Sep 2018 03 Sep 2018
Breaking News Fruit contamination saga hits Echuca POLICE are investigating reports of a needle found in fruit in Echuca. The contaminated fruit is believed to be an apple. A Victoria Police spokesperson said police are investigating further reports of contaminated fruit in Echuca, Belgrave and... Ivy Jensen 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Breaking News Power outage after Collision UPDATE: More than 250 Echuca residents are without power after the car accident on Ogilvie Ave. One of the cars swerved and hit a power pole at 1.30pm. Powercor is investigating the outage and the fault is expected to be fixed by 4.30pm. It is... Riverine Herald 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
