Farming and Environment
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Dairy industry faces costs pressure
DROUGHT in America and war in Ukraine – and a widespread autumn break described by Victorian cropper and NFF vice president David Jochinke as “on…
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Labor promises answers on ag visa
THE Opposition spokesperson for agriculture continues to remain silent on Labor’s position on the agriculture visa but has indicated that Pacific Islander and Timor-Leste workers…
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Red wine grapes in surplus, say growers
THOUSANDS of tonnes of red wine grapes will not be harvested in the Murray Valley region, says the chief executive of Murray Valley Winegrowers. But…
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Search for carbon copies of Wemen success story
IF you’re thinking carbon neutral and looking at a blueprint for success, you could do a lot worse than be a carbon copy of Redgold.…
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Fox baiting starts in Big Desert State Forest
AN autumn fox-baiting program has begun in Big Desert State Forest, south-west of Mildura, to help protect native animals and livestock from the declared pest.…
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Basin water storages at 92 per cent
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority says rainfall across the basin is forecast to above average in autumn. The authority said that across the Murray–Darling Basin,…
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Stop to Menindee water release could ‘jeopardise’ environment
WATER users are questioning a decision by WaterNSW to cancel an increase in water releases from Menindee Lakes, a decision they say will “jeopardise” the…
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$20 million boost to tackle growing pest and weed problem
A NATION-wide financial boost has been announced for pest and weed management that will help locals in the Mallee reduce and control problematic species. The…
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Time to cut rabbit numbers
THE time is now to control rabbit populations before an expected increase in numbers this summer. Agriculture Victoria urges landowners to work with neighbours to…
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Red Cliffs woman on managing fruit fly harm
RED Cliffs woman Fran Gillon has cleared her conscience with the removal of some large fruit trees that had become too difficult to manage against…
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Farm fire danger warning
WIDESPREAD rain paired with hot conditions in parts of the country have prompted warnings for farmers to be fire-ready. National Farmers’ Federation chief Tony Mahar…
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Website to help manage pests
A NEW free and accessible website has been launched to assist land managers, pest controllers and community groups to manage rabbits, gorse and serrated tussock…
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