Farming and Environment

“IF you don’t do something, how is it ever going to get better?” That is according to Southern Cross Farms executive director Peter O’Donnell, who…

HEAVY rain – followed by a tropical low – showered farmers across the Mallee with mixed fortunes last week. While it was a blessing for…

A MILLION-DOLLAR glimmer of hope is set to boost the drought-ravaged Millewa’s economy and wellbeing. At last month’s Mildura Council meeting, councillors officially endorsed three…

SOME farmers in the drought-stricken Millewa have renewed hope for a good crop this season, following Wednesday’s soaking. Werrimull grain grower Ian Arney said a…

THE voice of Mallee farmers has helped shape a raft of positive changes to an allowance providing assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship, Federal…

STRONG winds have continued to cause havoc for the Mallee’s drought-stricken farmers, whipping up what fertile topsoil is left and carrying it far away from…

THERE is no denying the drought has been challenging for farmers. But despite the tougher times, Millewa farmer Malcom Lynch has remained positive, which is…

MENINDEE sheep farmers Craig and Rebel Bell bit the bullet and bought Bono Station after a “belter year” in 2016. They have barely seen a…

FRESH orange juice could be a breakfast beverage of the past in as little as five years if supermarkets don’t lift prices paid to Sunraysia…

A SYNTHETIC food source for bees and facial recognition for sheep were among the new technologies shared with Mildura’s agriculture sector last week. On Thursday,…

THE Australian Table Grape Association says a “golden opportunity” to fix a shortage in Sunraysia’s seasonal worker accommodation with the stroke of a pen has…

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is confident recent changes to backpacker visa conditions – which allow them to work in bushfire-affected zones – will not…