Farming and Environment
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Water theft action backed
MOST people believe water theft is an ongoing problem in NSW and want more done to stop it, a survey suggests. The Natural Resources Access…
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Top tips for farm resilience
FARMERS in Far West NSW will have an opportunity to hear from expert presenters through the Rangelands Resilience Roadshow, which is offering four workshops next…
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Murray MP to test South Australian waters
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton is heading to South Australia on a “fact-finding mission”, wanting to investigate some of the controversies surrounding the Murray-Darling Basin…
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Taking up disease fight
JACQUI Mitchell is under no illusions about the importance of her new biosecurity role with Citrus Australia, based in Mildura in the heart of some…
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Fed-up farmers getting ready to walk
FARMERS are considering leaving the industry, according to a survey by industry body AusVeg. Last year, 34 per cent of Australian vegetable growers were considering…
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Mildew alert for growers
EXPERTS are warning that recent rainfall could cause infection to crops throughout the Murray Valley if not properly managed. Compared to other instances late last…
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VFF numbers on the decline
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation membership has collapsed by almost 25 per cent in just two years according to figures contained in the peak agricultural body’s annual…
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Mildura Council cuts water use 22 per cent
MILDURA Council’s latest Environmental Sustainability Report says the council reduced water usage by 22 per cent in the past financial year. This comes on top…
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Rare treat for eco-tourists
A MALLEE property dubbed “the frontier of entomology” has continued to yield new and exciting insect species for travelling citizen scientists. Raakajlim is a 490-hectare…
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‘Same pay’ a hit to farmers, MP warns
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is concerned farmers and small business owners will bear the cost of new “same job, same pay” laws. Employers with…
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Algae alerts for water users
RESIDENTS visiting lakes, dams, and reservoirs are being advised to check for blue-green algae warnings and take the necessary precautions this summer. Goulburn-Murray Water regularly…
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Hemp trial field days
SUNRAYSIA farmers interested in adding industrial hemp to their crop rotations can learn more at a series of field days this summer. The Industrial Hemp…
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