Farmers to rally against $12k land access fines
Victorians are due to rally on Parliament’s steps, in a bid to stop laws imposing penalties on anyone blocking transmission companies from entering their land.
Feed grain prices starting to drop
Feed grain prices have fallen to $420 a tonne as recent rainfall boosts crop confidence, but Victorian farmers warn feed shortages persist.
Country footy league merger hangs in the balance
Central Murray and Golden Rivers leagues’ proposed 17-team merger faces collapse amid growing club concerns over voting rights and competition structure.
Wimmera co-coach whacked with another suspension
Stawell co-coach Perry Meka has been slapped with a five-match ban, his second suspension since late June. See the details.
Warrego River water diversions trigger ICAC probe
Authorities have been called in to probe NSW and federal governments’ flows onto a man-made floodplain at Toorale.
Six forwards chase ton on Super Saturday
Country footy’s gun goalkickers are finishing the season hard in the pursuit of 100 goals. See the updated leaderboard.
Bega partners with Dutch dairy giant in $2bn Fonterra bid
Bega has formed a consortium with a Dutch dairy giant in its bid to acquire Fonterra’s Australian food and consumer business.
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July rainfall comes to the rescue
Widespread rain across Victoria and southern NSW has lifted farmer confidence, boosting livestock prices and giving crops a much-needed shot at recovery.
National Farmers’ Federation CEO makes shock exit after four months
The chief executive of Australia’s peak farming organisation has departed the organisation after just four months in charge.
Why 15 of the best NSW Riverina farms are on the market
Farms estimated to be worth more than $750m combined are for sale in the NSW Riverina, offering the chance for huge changes in ownership.
Young Victorian farmers priced out as rural land values skyrocket
While corporate giants snapped up Victoria’s farmland at record prices, the number of young farmers able to buy their first property has plummeted. See the details.
Scientists reveal what caused SA’s devastating marine disaster
Scientists have linked South Australia’s devastating marine die-off to Murray River floods, with nutrient-rich floodwaters potentially fueling the toxic algal bloom.
Young Aussie riders to take on world’s best
Five teenage Australian riders will compete against the world’s best at a prestigious mounted games competition in England.
QLD labour hire firm cops six-figure fine for illegal Victorian job ad
Victorian authorities have secured their first prosecution for unlicensed labour hire advertising, with growers urged to be vigilant.
‘Timing is about right’: Canola starts to flower
Early canola flowers have emerged in southern NSW and northern Victoria, but farmers say timely rainfall has kept crops healthy and flowering is not due to stress.
‘Powerhouse’ cattle station snapped up by Queensland family
A 14,574ha property, expected to sell for more than $40m, has been sold to one of Australia’s leading family-owned beef producers. See the details.
Dairy farmer reveals the hard truth of green drought
Farmers in southwest Victoria are facing their second year of a cruel drought conditions, pushing them to their last dollars.
Gippsland’s VFL stars in race to play country footy finals
A Moe star will be a step closer to playing finals under Gippsland league rules on Saturday, but his flag dreams are still in the hands of AFL Victoria. See the latest.
How a young farmer scored a job on an 800-cow Victorian dairy
While farming workforce numbers are in a steady decline, her non-farming background hasn’t dissuaded 19-year-old Hannah Dunn from chasing a career in farming.
New merger leaves just one early-stage wool facility in Australia
Geelong and Adelaide wool processors have merged to become Australia’s sole early-stage wool processing facility as the nation’s clip continues to shrink.
Cattle industry demands review of US beef decision
Australia’s leading cattle lobby has called for an independent scientific panel review to assess the government’s changes to biosecurity restrictions.
Southern Victoria cattle prices surge as market favours breeders
The opportunity for cattle traders to buy and sell at close to cents-a-kilogram price parity is swiftly leaving the industry as the market shifts to favour the breeding sector supplying store calves.
‘Things appear green but there’s still a long way to recovery’
Ella Credlin, who milks 2200 cows at Ecklin South, says while it may be a one-in-60 year drought – there are still opportunities in dairy to be seized.
From break-even to breaking point
Strong farmgate prices are being consumed by galloping input costs, with farmers saying fodder is the prime profit eroder.
Dairy’s small but mighty price lifters
With July 1 now passed, which processors have lifted the most in the past six weeks? Here’s an easy-to-read table with some surprising results.
Burgers demand fuels dairy meat price hike
Dairy meat prices are up by more than a third over the past 12 months — and hungry Americans are a key reason. Here’s why.
Dairy’s next generation
Meet the young dairy farmers using social media to push the sector forward.
Our richest farming regions
See which Australian regions lay claim to having the fattest farming receipts.
How to train a working farm dog
See our step-by-step guide on breeds, training methods and commands.
‘There’s no bell that rings when we are at the top’
Hay prices have steadied after eight weeks of rises, but fresh cuts won’t arrive until October. See all the market details and prices here.
Forecast rain sparks hope for strong barley yields at Moolort
Rain this week could be just what a crop of barley at Moolort needs to reach a yield of 6 tonnes a hectare. Graeme Evans is optimistic about the forecast.
New review calls for mandatory code for wine grape purchasing again
Other recommendations include faster payment times to growers, assessing wine grapes on an objective basis, and providing an anonymous complaints channel.
How to make money from a small block of land
A Mornington Peninsula family has discovered the key to small-scale farm success. See how they are making a living from 34 hectares.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending July 27
Morwell proved to be a hot market last week with 13 properties selling for a total value of $4.3 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending July 26
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded 15 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Foreign ownership of Aussie farmland report two years out of date
Two key government reports detailing the scale of foreign investment into the nation’s farms are yet to be published.
Country footballer banned after sexual harassment allegations
A country footballer has been hit with a big ban after allegations of sexual harassment at a club function.
Ex-AFL names, big forwards dominate local footy action
Ex-AFL players dominated with big performances in wet conditions, including one who is stranded on 99 goals, while one game was halted due to a nasty injury. See our Victorian local footy wrap.
Teen’s neck injury forces country footy game to be abandoned
A country footy game in northern Victoria was forced to be abandoned on Saturday afternoon after one player suffered a neck injury. Here’s what we know.
Broadford’s big leap: What league concessions could be offered?
Broadford has a coach for its Bendigo league debut next year and now attention has turned to what help it needs to be competitive.
Monster 4.4 million-hectare pastoral empire to hit the market
Macquarie is poised to sell its mammoth Paraway Pastoral Company portfolio, which could field multibillion-dollar offers from foreign wealth funds and Aussie red-meat giants.
How the ban on Chinese deals for US farmland could affect Australia
Yenda Co-op celebrates 100 years
150 jobs to go: Iconic Qld peanut factory, second site to close
Cobram boosts US expansion efforts
Twiggy’s Tattarang weighs into Bega’s bid for Fonterra
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s investment group says Bega acquiring Fonterra’s Australian assets is “in the best interests” of the industry. Here’s why.
SunRice revenue falls 2 per cent but profit rises
SunRice’s revenue dropped to $1.85bn, but has delivered an increased net profit after tax of $70.7m in this financial year.
Duxton Farms to merge four funds together
The ASX-listed agricultural entity has proposed the acquisition of four private funds, creating an entity operating 180,000ha and holding 32,000ML of water entitlements.
Can lupins be a ‘game-changer’ for our protein needs?
A Western-Australian agribusiness is aiming to elevate lupins as a major source of protein for human consumption, but incentivising farmers to plant the crop is proving a challenge.
Wine heavyweight forecasts buyback
Treasury Wine Estates has also provided detail on its transition into its new luxury portfolio-led operating model. See the details.
How to boost crop yields by one tonne a hectare
The Fowler family has built a 50,000ha mixed farming powerhouse in Western Australia, striking a fine balance between complexity and scale.
Biggest investors, landholders: Who Owns Australia’s Farms 2025
Farm succession: ‘The best time to start the conversation was yesterday’
Succession in family farming businesses doesn’t always have to be stressful, and these three successful farming families are case in point.
EU vision puts Australian ag exports at risk
The European Union’s new road map on the future of farming and food is posing a risk to Australia’s canola, wool and sheepmeat exports.
Machine of year to help shearers
UTV sales stall while ATVs are ‘still wanted’
Despite major companies pulling out of the ATV market after new safety standards came in two years ago, the four-wheelers are still in demand.
Iconic Holden utes unite for weekend of nostalgia
For many, a ute is a symbol of freedom and fun, and this iconic model united more than 100 drivers for a weekend of cruising and celebration.
Supercars star revs PM’s Spelling Bee
Parents fear ‘collateral damage’ kids
Nova 96.9 co-hosts and devoted dads Fitzy and Wippa are backing the PM’s Spelling Bee as exclusive research reveals majority of parents worry kids’ literacy is suffering.
Food and wages the biggest cost drivers for Aus boarding schools
Boarding schools have not been immune to the forces of inflation, with parents “approximately $30k out of pocket before you’ve even left home”. See the fees for 127 schools across the country.
Milk price could be an anti-competition question
Should the ACCC investigate milk processors?
Amid mounting anger about stalled farmgate milk prices, should the nation’s peak competition and consumer regulator investigate milk processors? VOTE NOW
Defending the right to build
Give Victorian farmers a break on their loss of the right to build a home on 40ha-plus. The move will result in a massive drop in values, writes Randall Gerkens.
Picture gallery: All the action from the Farmer of the Year awards
Farmer of the Year Awards 2024: Top winners revealed
A dairy farming family who dramatically increased production within their dairy herd has been crowned Australia’s best farmers. See all the winners.
Who is Australia’s best farmer?
The countdown is on to this week’s announcement of The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year awards. See who’s in the running.
2024 Shine Awards winners revealed
‘Making a difference’: Shine Award winners honoured
Regional women making a difference in their communities have been honoured at the eighth annual Shine Awards lunch.
Darwin woman honoured in nation’s most prestigious awards
Presented by the Weekly Times and Harvey Norman, the awards cast a light on the often unsung efforts of women across regional Australia, across seven categories.
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