Farming and Environment
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RAMP uptake slow, says Webster
THE success of the recently announced Regional Agricultural Migration Program (RAMP) is dependent on engagement from the industry, which has been “slow” so far. That’s…
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Pest and disease management discussed at field day
SUNRAYSIA dried fruit growers were given expert advice on successful pest and disease management at Dried Fruit Australia’s (DFA) Sunglo field day last week. Plant…
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African refugee farmers find new purpose in Sunraysia
TWO African refugees are using the knowledge they have gained from farming in their native homeland to start a new life in Mildura. Joel Sindayigaya…
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Wine industry aims to uncork Sunraysia student tech skills
WINE industry leaders are raising awareness for a “technology hot spot” to reach a new generation of secondary students in Mildura. Sunraysia wineries took part…
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Record growth risks Mallee water availability, state says
THE Victorian Government has acknowledged water availability is at risk across the Murray valley and Mallee on the back of a record rate of horticulture…
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Wine industry know-how comes together for future in Mildura
CREATING skills for the jobs of tomorrow and keeping them in Sunraysia was the topic of discussion when local wine industry leaders met in Mildura…
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Celebrating sweet success of new grape variety
WHEN an “old gordo patch” started looking “well past its use-by date”, Merbein growers Stephen and Malcom Bennett decided to plant a new business venture…
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Carwarp farmer embraces new technology
FARMING is in Clay Gowers’ blood. And at the ripe age of 26, the third-generation grain grower understands how using new technologies and initiatives can…
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Sunraysia dried fruit growers to learn about grape variety
FROM vine to plate – Sunraysia’s dried fruit growers have the opportunity to learn about successfully managing new grape variety Sunglo at a field day…
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Farming through the tough times of drought
“YOU go through good times, you go through bad times and the drought is just a bitter mark in time.” Techniques helping Millewa and Carwarp…
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Winegrape growers call for fair prices amid high water costs
SUNRAYSIA growers will need the support of wineries this season to ensure the long-term future of the industry, according to Murray Valley Winegrowers chief executive…
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Techniques helping Millewa and Carwarp farmers beat the dry
MILLEWA and Carwarp farmers are facing the “worst drought in living memory” and daily dust storms are not helping – whipping dry soil and wreaking…
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