Farming and Environment
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Water cop seeks to clamp down
THE Inspector-General of Water Compliance has warned that his strengthened powers are at the ready, in case sustainable diversion limits are not adhered to within…
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Varroa mite threat
CONCERNS have been raised about the measures and protocols in place for a potential varroa mite outbreak in light of Australia’s largest livestock migration -…
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Kids’ Corner August 5, 2024
Kids’ Corner August 5, 2024 IRYMPLE PRIMARY SCHOOL At Irymple Primary School we are extremely proud of the authentic leadership opportunities that our Grade 6 students put…
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Rising rates an issue for broadacre farmers
MILDURA-based agribusiness financial specialist Janine McLean has said a recent Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) announcement of another rate rise is hardly likely to be greeted…
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No dingo threat to mallee fowl, says government
THE Victorian Government says it does not consider predation by dingoes a threat to mallee fowl populations in north-west Victoria. In June Member for Mildura…
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Calls for wild dog views
A KEY member of the Victorian National Party is calling on primary producers and landholders to take part in a State Government-run survey into wild…
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Winter lessons for almond growers
WINTER is not being wasted in the Sunraysia almond industry, with an emphasis on education through a series of workshops across the region. Almond Board…
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Silo attention urged
A RECENT series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of on-farm silos has put an urgent focus on grain growers to assess, and either maintain…
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Mystery shrouds the arrival of flying-foxes
HUNDRERDS, possibly thousands of grey-headed flying foxes arrived at Dareton a couple of weeks ago, but why remains a mystery. Dr Sarah Frith from Melbourne…
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A chance to show off your green thumb
BRING your boots and get your hands dirty at a community tree-planting event this Sunday in the Mildura South Wetlands. Part of National Tree Day…
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Mallee joins rush on sheep
THE livestock market has taken a big leap forward in recent weeks, and the sheep job in particular has stormed back into top gear, with…
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MSF lands a big hitter
MALLEE Sustainable Farming has just added one of agricultural Australia’s heavy hitters to its board, but no-one is sure who was the most surprised. Dr…
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