Farming and Environment
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Water supply Bill would not help, says dried fruits chair
NEW South Wales Senator Perin Davey’s proposed water supply Bill would not fill a gap in water legislation, according to Dried Fruits Australia chairman Mark…
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Silver City Highway mobile black spot leaves a risk
A MOBILE phone black spot on the Silver City Highway is putting lives at risk, according to Wyndham Station farmer Gus Whyte. Mr Whyte raised…
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Millewa drought relief projects up for talks
SHORTLISTING drought-relief projects will be on the table for discussion in the Millewa this Saturday. Mildura Council is hosting an information session for Millewa residents…
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Workers on the ground and more on the way, says Webster
HUNDREDS of Timor-Leste seasonal workers hit the ground in Sunraysia this month, with more expected to arrive in coming weeks to help address a shortage…
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Buying Sunraysia produce a win-win
SUNRAYSIA Produce manager Dianne Boston is challenging the dominance of major supermarkets by urging Mildura residents to support farmers and shop local. Ms Boston worked…
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Almond expansion curbed by drought, water prices
THE drought and water prices are impacting the short-term expansion of almond orchard plantings across Sunraysia, according to Almond Board of Australia chief executive Ross…
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Almond board concerned about bee shortage after bushfires
MAJOR concerns have been raised in Sunraysia ahead of this year’s almond pollination, with the current bushfire crisis killing hundreds of millions of bees across…
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Markets get the taste for Sunraysia garlic oil
NICK Diamantopoulos’ passion for garlic started more than two decades ago as a backyard hobby. But at the time he had no idea it would…
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Bee crisis raises fears for Sunraysia almond season
HUNDREDS of millions of bees have been killed in the current bushfire crisis, leaving Sunraysia apiarists concerned for this year’s almond pollination. Gol Gol apiarist…
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Average yield from half yearly rainfall for Mallee grain grower
HARVEST has wrapped up for Mallee grain growers. And despite drier conditions and frost damage, Scott Anderson, of south Ouyen, says he managed to obtain…
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Fruit fly message getting through to motorists
SOUTH Australia’s zero tolerance policy for people attempting to carry fresh fruit and vegetables over the border looks to have paid off. The zero tolerance…
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Sunraysia Lions Club members band together to help Millewa farmers
FOR Red Cliffs Lions Club president Steve Hicks it’s simple — if we don’t support our drought-ravaged farmers, then what will we eat? “We have…
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