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New board members for hunting authority

Three new members have been appointed to the Game Management Authority board, bringing new skills and experience to the independent regulator. Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes announced on June 29 the appointment of Bronwyn Orr, Corrie...

Rodney Woods
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Mathoura farmers cop 40 per cent council rate increase

A Mathoura farmer has slammed Murray River Council for increasing her rates by 40 per cent under a new rating structure adopted last week. Cereal and stock farmers Heidi and Chris Glen have been left “incensed” by the decision, which will see them...

Anna McGuinness
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GrainCorp seeks biggest harvest workforce in four years

Expectations of a bumper harvest this year will deliver more than 300 casual jobs across north-east and central Victoria as GrainCorp gears up for a busy season ahead. A total of 3000 jobs will be added across the country, including 900 in Victori...

Jamie Salter
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Early works begin on Arcadia fish hatchery

Construction of the fish hatchery at Arcadia is expected to start in November, with fish being produced on-site by September 2021. Newly appointed Victorian Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said the early stages of development had begun...

Rodney Woods
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Agricultural exports will be flying high

Farmers reliant on airfreight will have continued access to key international export markets, with a $240 million funding injection to help keep international freight routes and flights operating. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said...

Jamie Salter
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More drought funding announced for NSW farmers

A new $310 million drought assistance package designed to accelerate the recovery of farms has been rolled out by the NSW Government. The package will see the Drought Assistance Fund cap doubled per eligible primary producer. Under the fund...

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Vinnies welcomes extension of drought payments

Payments of up to $3000 per household will be available for longer with the extension of the Federal Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative Round 2 until December 31. The St Vincent de Paul Society and the The Salvation Army help...

Jamie Salter
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Dairy Australia’s six tips for healthier calves this season

By Dr Stephanie Bullen Dairy Australia animal health and fertility lead Calving season is a busy and stressful time. By implementing a few tips, you can have healthier calves and less headaches. Calving paddock hygiene Did you know that most bugs...

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Nuffield Scholarship applications open

Now is the time for Australia’s proactive agriculturalists to consider a Nuffield Scholarship that will provide the opportunity to research important rural concepts, techniques and systems that will secure the industry’s future in a post-COVID...

Rodney Woods
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Victoria gets a new fishing and boating minister

Melissa Horne has replaced Jaala Pulford as Victorian Minister for Fishing and Boating after a state cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle was necessary after the sacking of Adem Somyurek over claims of alleged branch stacking and inappropriate comments...

Rodney Woods
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Corop bridges will be upgraded

The durability of two ageing bridges at Corop’s Wallenjoe Swamp will be upgraded as part of the Victorian Government’s bridge strengthening projects on the Midland Hwy. Victorian Roads Minister Ben Carroll said the Labor Government was...

Jamie Salter
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New wild dog plan takes effect

Australia’s new blueprint for humane, best-practice wild dog management took effect from July 1. The new 10-year National Wild Dog Action Plan replaces the 2014-19 version. “Wild dogs are terribly destructive pests, costing farmers...

Rodney Woods
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Australians’ vegetable intake too low

The peak industry body for vegetable growers, AUSVEG, is urging Australians to buy more vegetables to meet the daily intake guidelines. An Australian Bureau of Statistics report says Australians are only buying enough vegetables for 2.3 daily...

Jamie Salter
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Cheesy Crumbed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ½ cup finely grated 50 per cent reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 4 x 125 g skinless chicken fillets, pounded flat 1 cup low fat or skim natural yoghurt To serve: steamed...

Jamie Salter
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Doolan family are investing in a sustainable future

Sustainability is the key to the future for Ecklin South dairy farmers Sam and Peter Doolan and at the very centre of that philosophy is carbon farming. The brothers milk 580 cows along with their wives Belinda and Bonnie and parents Carol and Sam...

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Ridley’s Mooroopna mill to close

Mooroopna’s Ridley agriproducts will close as operations move to a new feedmill in Bendigo, the company has announced. The Mooroopna operation, situated on the site of the town’s historic flour mill in McLennan St, is due to cease production during...

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New chickpea variety shows improved pest-resistance

New research by the University of Southern Queensland has uncovered a new variety of pest-resistance chickpeas that could soon call Australia home. Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, the project has investigated a new...

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Seymour and Dookie Shows cancelled, but Shepparton still going ahead

Organisers of the Shepparton Agriculture Show will go ahead with this year’s event, despite uncertainty surrounding the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. It comes as the Seymour and Dookie show societies both announced their events would not go ahead as COVID-19 restrictions were tightened again following an increase of cases in Victoria.

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Rushworth man suffers injuries in Shepparton police cell while resisting restraint

A man suffered three fractured ribs and a collapsed lung while resisting restraint by police in custody in Shepparton late last month.

Liz Mellino
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New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the...

Madi Chwasta
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Fatal Cobram collision victims identified

The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11pm when the vehicle they were in...

Liz Mellino
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Light up the night in world record bid

For more information and to register, visit https://worldrecordlight. thinkific. com/

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