Farming and Environment
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‘Too early to tell’ coronavirus affect on Sunraysia markets
THE Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) says it is too early to tell whether the deadly coronavirus will affect Sunraysia’s burgeoning export market to China.…
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$3000 drought support grants available for Millewa, Carwarp
AFTER the driest year on record, Millewa and Carwarp farmers are facing the harsh reality of consecutive failed crops and little to no income. St…
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Outlook is sweet for Sunraysia table grapes
SUNRAYSIA table grape growers celebrated sweet success last year after a record season helped them become the first fresh fruit industry in Australia to break…
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Heat hits Sunraysia vines, says Murray River Organics
EXTREME and hot temperatures have had a negative impact on Sunraysia’s viticulture production, according to Murray River Organics (MRG) pre-harvest vineyard assessment. The assessment reported…
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Kids to Farm program aims to bridge the gap
A NEW grants program that would help grow children’s knowledge about the agriculture sector and bring them closer to farmers could be delivered across the…
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Back Picker app aims to do hiring for workers and farmers
GROWING up in Robinvale, David Fevaleaki has always interacted with backpackers, migrant workers and farmers. He understands the issues and pain points the community faces…
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Press hard on prices, grape growers told
SUNRAYSIA wine grape growers are urged to seek improved final prices for this year’s vintage as some major wineries release below-par prices. Murray Valley Winegrowers…
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Jobs program a ‘godsend’ for drought-hit Mallee farmers
WITH record low rainfall, failed crops and little to no income, Mallee farmers have been feeling the financial bite of the “worst drought in living…
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NSW Far West farmers get another rates break
THE financial burden of Local Land Services (LLS) rates has again been lifted for New South Wales farmers battling the crippling drought. Gus Whyte, of…
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Millewa counting every dollar of federal drought grant
MILLEWA and Carwarp residents have two weeks to fit $3.4 million worth of drought-funding projects into a $1 million Federal Government grant. Mildura councillors endorsed…
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Keelty basin inquiry coming to Mildura
SUNRAYSIA stakeholders have the opportunity to voice opinions about the management of the Murray-Darling Basin water resources later this month. Interim inspector-general of Murray-Darling Basin…
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Harvest solution fails farmers, says Labor
VICTORIAN Labor Senator Raff Ciccone says the Coalition Government’s lack of action to address harvest labour shortages in the Mallee is “completely inadequate and frustrating”…
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