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Western district locals represent state
THE agricultural knowledge of two western district residents was on show at a national level last month.
1 September, 2026
Farmer News
Relax and enjoy a well-earned break
THE moment you drive into the entrance at Warrnambool’s Logan Beach Apartments and are greeted by two ‘whales’ (Logan...
1 September, 2026
Local News
Steam engines make their way home
A PAIR of steam ploughing engines constructed by John Fowler and Co...
Local News
Hay stack fire sparks warning
THE Country Fire Authority has issued a timely reminder to farmers of...
Local News
Prepare now for the fire season
FARMERS and landholders across the district are encouraged to attend a...
Beef
Strong start for beef production
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Australia’s beef industry has begun 2026 with its...
1 June, 2026
Local News
Aussie beef to remain exempt from US tariff increase
BEEF producers have been assured that they will remain exempt from the...
Local News
International Dairy Week returns to Tatura
INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week (IDW) is back, bringing together the very best...
Local News
Bright future for beef industry
THE Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under...
Lamb
Lifting lamb survival through better management
FOR many sheep producers, lambing is already underway or completed.
1 September, 2026
Local News
Confidence strengthens in sheep industry
IMPROVING sheep meat and wool market conditions are helping restore...
Local News
Rowensville Merino stud
ROWENSVILLE Merinos are run on improved pasture in Victoria’s high...
Local News
Two iconic wool companies join forces
TWO iconic families of Australia’s wool industry will merged their...
Cropping & Soil
Planting more trees on farms
LANDHOLDERS across the district are being supported to integrate more trees into their farming systems, following an...
1 August, 2026
Local News
Don’t bring home more than memories
WITH the challenges of the last harvest and this season’s sowing now...
Local News
From drought to recovery
SWAN Marsh dairy farmer Jason Smith knows firsthand the toll the drought...
Local News
Black field crickets active in south west
A DRY and warm autumn has provided ideal conditions for black field...
Animal Health & Husbandry
Preventing Q fever on farm
DAIRY farmers can now access subsidised Q fever testing and vaccinations until May 2027.
1 September, 2026
Local News
The proof is in the paddock
‘BORN in the paddock, not on a spreadsheet’ is a phrase often heard at...
Local News
Farmer fined for sheep neglect
WALLUP sheep farmer Adrian Schwarz has been fined $15,000 without...
Local News
Downer cows demand quick action in spring
AS spring calving gets underway, livestock producers are reminded that a...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Field day highlights shelter benefits
A FIELD day in Panmure earlier this month gave an insight into how farmers can effectively manage dairy shelters and...
1 September, 2026
Local News
Wannon Water seeks customer input
WANNON Water is kicking off a community engagement program to hear...
Local News
Renewables boost energy security
FARMING businesses across the country are facing pressures from a fuel...
Local News
Entries now open for inventions
DO you have a unique invention that you would like to share?