WITH LAND prices of $19,000/hectare throughout Western Victoria, dairy farmers Mark and Kim Bayne were forced to think outside the square to get their own farm.Read more...
As we head out of the wettest summer on record how do we capitalise on the good conditions and turn it into ongoing benefit for our business?Read more...
Riverina dairy farmer Andy Lostroh has increased production by introducing British Friesians to his herd and feed wheat to his cropping rotation.Read more...
A new scanning device fitted to a four-wheel motorbike could revolutionise the way landholders plan their attacks on red-headed cockchafers.Read more...
During the past month, I have received many calls regarding employment – the majority seeking clarification from people on whether they are employing or being employed correctly.Read more...
The Stony Rises, near Colac, are aptly named. While the soil is rich with nutrients and the rainfall consistently good, the land is disrupted by a vast number of basalt rocks caused by volcanic activity from thousands of years ago.Read more...
MANY FARM tracks are in need of serious maintenance after the wet conditions prevalent across most of Australia last year. Following are some practical tips that will hopefully help save time and money when the season permits some repair work.Read more...
THE VICTORIAN Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is advising livestock producers that while the recent rain could provide valuable green feed, they need to keep close watch on their stock to avoid possible health problems.Read more...
