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Andrew Mole

Mildura researcher named industry leader

MILDURA-based Agriculture Victoria researcher Audrey Delahunty has been recognised for her major contribution to the grains industry despite her still emerging career. Dr Delahunty and agricultural consultant Cam Nicholson have each...

02 Mar 2025

Farming and Environment

Tractor sales going tougher than harvest

RUNNING into an erratic harvest season – including across Northwest Victoria – the Tractor and Machinery Association has reported November has been another difficult month for tractor sales. TMA executive director Gary Northover...

29 Dec 2024

Farming and Environment

Solutions focus for citrus forum

MILDURA-based Citrus Australia have said driverless spray rigs, retrofitted autonomous tractors and self-propelled picking platforms are set to be some of the in-field attractions at the the peek body’s congress event from March 18 to...

29 Dec 2024

Farming and Environment

New shell caters to pistachio growth

AUSTRALIA’S emerging pistachio industry has taken a quantum leap this week at Bannerton, 8km south of Robinvale, with the official unveiling of the Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company’s state-of-art pistachio hulling facility. The...

01 Dec 2024

Farming and Environment

VFF VP says she has experience to succeed

VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation vice-president Danyel Cucinotta said she believes her four years in the role has equipped her with the experience and enthusiasm to take on the top job. Ms Cucinotta, who is standing for the role of VFF president, said...

09 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Red alert hits Riverland

YEARS of reality checks and persistent communications by Murray Valley Winegrowers have prepared the region’s wine grape growers for the price collapse that this week sent South Australia’s Riverland into crisis talks and meltdown. S...

24 Feb 2024

Farming and Environment

Green switch for almond power

A MAJOR almond hulling and shelling plant on Swan Hill Road at Murray Downs will be part of a green revolution in the almond industry. Murray Downs Processing, which has not long been given the green light by Murray River Council, will be...

14 Nov 2023