Rural News

Prices at record highs, but low growth ahead for agricultural land prices

After hitting record highs in many regions, Australian agricultural land prices are expected to stagnate in the next 18 months with little to no growth in median prices forecast, according to a new report. In its annual Australian Agricultural Land...

Country News

Money for solar, energy efficiency on farms approved

Five local farms will share $122,607 in funding after successfully applying to the Victorian Government’s Agricultural Energy Investment Plan. Tatura dairy farmer Hamish Crawford received $29,735 through the grant program — the...

Daneka Hill

NFF to design and run the new Regional Digital Tech Hub

A new Regional Digital Technology Hub is set to be created, backed by the Federal Government. Set to be developed and operated by the National Farmers’ Federation, the hub is designed to build regional, rural and remote Australians’...

Country News

NFF to design and run the new Regional Digital Tech Hub

A new Regional Digital Technology Hub is set to be created, backed by the Federal Government. Set to be developed and operated by the National Farmers’ Federation, the hub is designed to build regional, rural and remote Australians’...

Country News

Interest free drought loan applications close on September 30

Farmers and farm-related small businesses have until the end of the month to take advantage of two-year interest-free loans from the Regional Investment Corporation before the drought-related loan terms change. Federal Agriculture Minister David...

Rodney Woods

Farm invader fined

A woman who breached strict biosecurity laws at two Darling Downs farms as part of a vegan protest has been targeted by death threats, a Brisbane court has been told. Leah Ava Whetton, 30, pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates’ Court on...

Geoff Adams

NSW wild dog fence extended

The 742 km extension of the NSW border wild dog fence is under way, and once completed it will be the longest in the world. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall turned the first sod on the project on...

Rodney Woods

US Government study proves benefits of roll bar use on quad bikes

Operator protection devices, or roll bars, on quad bikes may significantly reduce rider injuries or the likelihood of death when a quad bike rolls sideways in an accident, according to a new United States Government study. The study, which was...

Rodney Woods

NSW promises to ease border restrictions

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is promising to further loosen up restrictions on cross-border travel with Victoria, which may ease the pressure on farm workers. However, the health regulations had not yet been written and she suggested last week...

Geoff Adams

Tatura Fresh fined $30,000 after worker’s arm crushed

A Tatura hydroponic tomato farm has been convicted and fined $30,000 after a worker’s arm was crushed in unguarded machinery last year. Tatura Fresh Pty Ltd was sentenced on Monday, September 14, after pleading guilty on August 28 to failing to...

Country News

Agriculture’s crop-led recovery on track despite COVID-19

Agriculture’s crop-led recovery from drought remains on track but falling prices and global economic uncertainty from COVID-19 is forecast to temper earnings. Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ September...

Alana Christensen

Disabled calf nursed by Strathy farmer

A severely disabled Shorthorn calf has been given a new lease on life thanks to a Strathmerton farmer with a modified human wheel chair. Buttons, the six weeks old calf, had little hope of survival after the original owner found she was not able to...

Geoff Adams

Applications open for Goulburn Regional Partnership committee

Emerging leaders of all backgrounds and ages across Greater Shepparton wanting to make a difference in the region are being encouraged to apply for a seat on the Goulburn Regional Partnership committee. With the first four-year term about to come to...

Morgan Dyer

Baby for Nats deputy leader

“It’s a juggle but I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Ms Ryan told Country News

Geoff Adams

International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions.

Country News

Fishing to be allowed on Crown land river frontage with grazing licences

Recreational fishers are backing a Victorian Government commitment to guarantee access to fishing and camping on Crown land with grazing licences and river frontage. The improved access will come with the passing of the Parks and Crown Land...

Jamie Salter

“They don’t actually smell”: myth-busting for Girgarre East camel farm

An expert has weighed in on the proposed Girgarre East camel farm. The farm has caused a stir among neighbours worried about the potential for smell, noise, and dust. Paul Martin manages 500 ex-feral camels on his Harrisville farm in South-East...

Daneka Hill

CSIRO study looks at ways to improve biodiversity

Feeding a hungry world has put increasing pressure on our lands and the native plants and animals that rely on them, and a new study has acknowledged the rapid decline in terrestrial biodiversity and looks at seven ways to reverse the declining...

Rodney Woods

Puppy love on Tungamah farm

Tungamah mixed farmer Matthew O’Kane has a lot more on his plate after his six-year-old kelpie Meg gave birth to nine puppies — three males and six females — who are soon to find their forever homes. What is the pedigree of the puppies?...

Jamie Salter