PREMIUM News Be careful what you burnCommon farm waste cannot be disposed of by burning, says EPA Victoria. By Country News
News News in brief | May 15Bite-sized pieces of news from around the region and the country. By Country News
News Creative flair in upcycling to feature in Natural Fibre AwardsDesigners are encouraged to hunt down those fabulous vintage fabrics or repurpose that old woollen... By Country News
Dairy Strathmerton’s future still ‘very bright’State and local governments are working with the community and Bega Group to help employees... By Owen Sinclair
Dairy Councils call for clarity and supportThe Murray River Group of Councils says the Bega factory closure is devastating for Strathmerton... By Owen Sinclair
Dairy Clydevale marks golden yearsThe Holstein stud in Macorna will host an on-farm sale on May 21. By Sophie Baldwin
News Strathmerton cheese factory to closeMore than 300 jobs will be lost when the Bega Group closes the gates next... By Owen Sinclair
PREMIUM Cropping No autumn break, no worriesFarmers are working around the dry start to the winter cropping season. By Djembe Archibald
Cropping Crop sowing guide updatedThe latest NSW Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide is designed to help grain growers make... By Country News
Cropping Grain terminal back on trackThe Barnes Junction grain terminal in southern NSW will be connected to rail for the... By Country News
Horticulture Goulburn Valley apples on the export tableChanges to biosecurity rules have opened doors for local growers. By Djembe Archibald
Horticulture Budget plea from region’s fruit growersThe industry says the government has swept the fruit fly problem ‘under the rug’ amid... By Djembe Archibald
News Council to showcase region’s horticulture internationallyGreater Shepparton City Council will support the region’s horticultural industry on the international stage. By Country News
Horticulture Fruit season ends with quality harvestThe fruit season is almost over, with Pink Lady apples being the last to leave... By Djembe Archibald
PREMIUM Livestock The benefits of stock containment in dry conditionsAgriculture Victoria says paddocks need to rest until an autumn break causes pastures to recover and withstand livestock grazing. By Country News
Livestock Bulls sell to $25,000Commercial producers chasing marbling, growth and calving ease pushed up prices at the Reiland Angus... By Country News
Livestock Setting a path for livestock transportA new taskforce will identify how to track and report sheep and cattle welfare throughout... By Country News
Machinery and Products Keeping watch over dairy farmsDairy farmers are under increasing pressure to safeguard their livestock, equipment and operations from a... By Dairy News Australia
Machinery and Products Technology may reduce deathsSpecialised GPS devices are on the move after a spike in quad bike crashes. By Dairy News Australia
Machinery and Products Redefine milking time with semi-robotic technologyWaikato Milking Systems’ latest innovation, ErgoPOD, is now commercially available in Australia. By Dairy News Australia
Machinery and Products New tractor on show at ADCDelegates to the Australian Dairy Conference were treated to an impressive display of the latest... By Dairy News Australia
Animal Health Step up to deal with hoof diseaseRecently, I have had a few farmers raise the issue of digital dermatitis (DD) with... By Dr Robert Bonanno
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