Rural News

Farmers stock up on quad bikes before major manufacturers pull out of market

Panic buying has reached a new extreme with farmers stocking up on quad bikes, but the coronavirus cannot be blamed this time. With many manufacturers of ATVs pulling out of the Australian market from October next year due to government regulations...

Rodney Woods

Australia saves millions with trade deal

Australia’s dairy industry is set to be one of the biggest winners out of a new Indonesia-Australia trade deal. The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into effect on July 5, will build upon the...

Jamie Salter

Donkey births rare twins

They’re double delights, also double the trouble. But Kaiba and Clare are also defying the odds when it comes to the delivering of donkeys. Multiple births in the breed are rare according to Hawaiki Stud owner Debra Baker – but what is...

Jamie Salter

Donkey births rare twins

They’re double delights, also double the trouble. But Kaiba and Clare are also defying the odds when it comes to the delivering of donkeys. Multiple births in the breed are rare according to Hawaiki Stud owner Debra Baker – but what is...

Jamie Salter

Benalla woman takes out prestigious thoroughbred awards

Wendy Smith feels most comfortable getting the job done behind the scenes. But her hard work has not gone unnoticed and recently the yearling manager has found herself in the limelight. Gathered with son Joshua Schwandt and her Blue Gum Farm...

Jessica Ball

Louie is farming family’s new fur baby

Dairy farmer Anne Barbagallo from Mead, near Cohuna, recently added a new member to the family. Jack Russell Louie has become a substitute child after Anne’s daughters Stacey, 21, and Heidi, 18, left home for university in Melbourne and Geelong...

Jamie Salter

Goulburn rises on the back of rainfall

Winter rain and the early filling of Waranga Basin has pushed the Goulburn River stream flow higher recently. The Goulburn River flow increased to almost 9000 Ml/day in the last week of June, and last Thursday it was running at about...

Geoff Adams

Start of a new season sees wool price rise

Wool prices have turned around with the start of a new season, according to Australian Wool Innovation’s weekly wool market summary. The AWI Eastern Market Indicator lifted 18 cents, closing week two of the 2020-21 season at 1134¢/kg. This was...

Jamie Salter

Lobby group says Australia’s food security relies on water policy

The importance of food security in Australia has been highlighted during a National Rural Health Alliance ‘virtual conversation’. Speak Up Campaign chair Shelley Scoullar said Australia’s food security had been raised numerous...

Jamie Salter

Sealing silage stacks successfully

There are no short cuts when sealing stacks of forage harvested silage, according to the Australian Fodder Industry Association. The peak body said sticking a few tyres on top to hold the plastic down and throwing a bit of dirt around the edges, was...

Country News

Cutting crops for both silage and hay an option this season, says Byrneside contractor

With dairy farmers making up the majority of his hay and silage clients, contractor Graeme Donaldson admitted that side of the business had declined. But for those still milking cows, he said there were high hopes for a good season. Mr Donaldson...

Rodney Woods

Impacts of climate change on agriculture the focus of new Victorian Government council

Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council established by the state government. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes called for expressions of interest for...

Rodney Woods

Money management tips for young farmers

Young farmers can learn how to manage money, debt and dealing with banks through a new online workshop hosted by Agriculture Victoria. The 90-minute workshop will help young farmers understand the finance options available to achieve their goals...

Jamie Salter

Former Tatura local to advise government on rural health policy

A former Tatura local will be assisting the Federal Government with rural health policy after being named Australia’s second National Rural Health Commissioner. Associate Professor Ruth Stewart, who now lives on Thursday Island, in the Torres...

Rodney Woods

Benefits of feeding cattle set for slaughter to be discussed at livestock forum

Charles Sturt University research, in conjunction with Meat & Livestock Australia, has shown it’s possible for beef cattle producers to increase live weight, carcase quality and potentially the financial returns from cull cows, by feeding a high...

Rodney Woods

Building strong women through sport

Sport Australia and Suncorp are teaming up to build a nation of more confident girls through a connection with sport. Almost half of all girls aged between 15 and 17 stop playing sport, according to a Suncorp Australian Youth and Confidence Survey...

Jamie Salter

Research finds teenage internet addiction leads to emotional issues

Internet addiction in teenagers leads to problems with processing and handling emotions, a study of Australian high school students suggests. The paper, published in June, is the first long-term study looking at the connection between teenage...

Jamie Salter

Chocolate Fudge Tart

Ingredients: Base: 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup pitted medjool dates pinch of salt 1 tbsp rice malt or maple syrup (if mixture is dry) Filling: 1 cup cashews, soaked for a few hours. 1/3 cup Califia Farms Chocolate Coconut Almond Blend 1/2...

Jamie Salter

New Massey Ferguson mowers have user in mind

Massey Ferguson has introduced the DM TL-V series of vertical lift, linkage mounted disc mowers to the extensive range of hay tools already on offer across the Australian market. “This range of mowers are designed with the user in mind,”...

Rodney Woods