Farming and Environment

GRAIN handling and logistics company Viterra is “excited but a bit nervous” going into this year’s harvest with 1500 seasonal positions to fill across South…

LOWER Murray Water (LMW) says it is on track to deliver improved water efficiency and security to Sunraysia growers through its $30 million five-year capital…

THE Menindee lakes system could reach capacity for the first time in a decade following the best inflows since 2016. Ongoing rainfall over the past…

THE retail price for the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) cattle ear tags for Victorian producers has fallen again when purchased online. The retail price…

STRUGGLING agribusiness Murray River Organics (MRG) has listed a portfolio of properties for sale at Merbein and Nangiloc with an asking price of more than…

BILLIONS of honey bees have hit the road on an annual pilgrimage to Sunraysia’s almond orchards this week. Australia’s almond industry, which relies wholly on…

HORTICULTURE groups say it is “critical” they see a draft agriculture visa in the next six weeks, or growers will be left desperately short of…

MALLEE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is looking for suitable applicants to join its Land and Water Advisory Committee (LWAC). Members of the LWAC provide guidance…

AFTER a dry start to the season, rain has finally come to the Millewa, bringing relief for farmers. Wargan grain grower James O’Day was hoping…

RAINFALL was widespread through north-western Victoria and across the Murray-Darling Basin this week. The Walpeup weather station recorded 4.8mm on Friday, bringing in a total…

THE Victorian Government has warned horticulture operations using seasonal workers have extra obligations to keep their workers COVID-safe. It is mandatory for every Victorian business…

SWAN Hill’s prime sheep and lamb sale went ahead on Thursday but buyers and sellers noticed low attendance and a decrease in quality. In a…