Maintenance is the key to reducing soil and sediment movement in paddocks. While spring rain is valuable for pastures and replenishing farm dams, run off may also carry sediment into...
Spontaneous combustion in hay occurs when internal heat builds up to the point of ignition as a result of microbial activity and chemical reactions.Unlike fires caused by lightning or machinery,...
The annual reunion of the Kalimna West Young Farmers happened at the Swan Reach Hotel last week with 31 people attending the luncheon.There were five ex-presidents of district Young Farmers...
Farmers across East Gippsland have welcomed the Victorian Government's decision to freeze the Emergency Services Volunteer Levy for another two years, with the property value threshold for volunteer exemptions increased...
The future of East Gippsland agriculture has been given a boost, with Stratford native flower grower Bonnie Hiscock named one of 13 recipients of the Victorian Government's 2025 Young Farmer...
A landmark project that brings together innovation, community, and collaboration to build a more sustainable and resilient future for the region has been launched on the outskirts of Bairnsdale.Skeene Creek...
A new Australian All Breeds record for a dairy cow two years old and over was set at the Defining a Decade Sale for Lightning Ridge Genetics of Declan Patten...
Farming technology is evolving fast and now is a good time to look at what's new. Robotics are beginning to enter mainstream agriculture, from automated weeders to robotic milking systems....
Fortunately for East Gippsland, November finished its run strongly in the rain stakes, while December has begun with snow up at Mount Hotham.Near Omeo, at their farm up the Livingstone...
Dicky Bill Australia — a respected family-run producer of baby leaf salads and an important employer in Maffra — has ceased operations and entered voluntary administration after what its directors...
Gippsland farmers are facing devastating losses as wild dog attacks escalate, threatening livestock, family pets and even community safety.The Nationals are urging the State Government to urgently allocate additional resources...
Trust in Australia's red meat industry has reached an all-time high, with 67 per cent of Australians confident the sector will "do what is right," according to Meat & Livestock...
Almost 30 people from communities across the Red Gum Plains came to the Landcare Expo to find out about options for 'Planting back the Plains'.With Craig Bush keeping people to...
Victorian farmers are set to receive enhanced support to make their workplaces safer, with the Allan Labor Government announcing a $2.6 million funding boost to the Making Our Farms Safer...
An event that recognises the finest Jersey cows in Australia is being relaunched with a new name and format.Jersey Australia has changed the make-up of its on-farm challenge which has...
