Second avian flu case found
Avian influenza has been found at a second property in northern Victoria. See the latest.
Hung parliament support sidestepped by regional independents
Two rural independents who will be crucial in determining who runs the country for the next three years have appeared together in the national capital. See what they had to say.
‘Will just play’: Castlemaine plans for ex-Maryborough coach
Castlemaine has high hopes for Coby Perry without the responsibility of leadership roles after a tough time at Maryborough.
Delivering strong yields despite less in-crop rainfall than usual
Input management and zero-till farming have helped produce an impressive harvest with minimum rainfall for a Riverina family. See their results.
Pressure on processors as global dairy prices surge, dollar softens
International dairy prices have risen and the Aussie dollar has fallen. Analysts say conditions are ripe for farmgate price step ups. Here’s why.
TWE chief warns of cheap wine hangover
Treasury Wine Estates boss Tim Ford believes the winemaker must wean itself off cheap wines and focus on luxury brands such as Penfolds.
Understanding varied lamb price forecasting
When livestock markets seem to be influenced more and more by confidence and the mental state of producers, are price predictions helpful or not?
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Victorian hall celebrating a century of community spirit
It was built in less than two days but the now Badger Creek Hall has reached a special milestone.
Wodonga store sale records ‘brighter’ prices
The 3000 cattle yarding reached prices above 434c/kg for light calves while heavier yearlings over 350kg sold to 410c/kg. See full report.
Have your say: The top 100 country netballers of 2024
We’ve picked out the best of the best, now it’s time for you to have your say. Vote for the best country netballers of the 2024 season.
Riverina man charged with seven rural crime offences
A Jingellic man has been granted conditional bail after a police operation at a travelling stock reserve led to seven charges.
‘Not going to handle it’: Drought concerns grow
Dry, windy weather continues to hammer Western Victoria with farmers warning the mood is fragile amongst their community.
‘Something jumps up and triggers it and that is ongoing’
The widow of a dairy farmer tragically killed in the violent storms at Mirboo North 12 months ago, has spoken of her journey through trauma and grief.
It’s been one year since the Mirboo North storms. People still aren’t back in their houses
Devastating storms struck Mirboo North this time last year, and the emotional and physical recovery is still continuing for the town.
Minister addresses Little Desert dingo queries
Ros Spence has revealed the details on the animals at Little Desert Nature Lodge. See the latest.
Son of a footy gun joins Sea Lake-Nandaly
The North Central premiers of the past two seasons could be even stronger as they eye a third successive flag.
Growers lean on broker credit to pay shearers
Tight cashflow for sheep producers has led to an increase in Wool Advances, as brokers raise concerns about slipping volumes.
Ex-WAFL players sign at country club
A country club determined to make amends after missing finals for the first time in more than 20 years has gone on a recruiting spree landing a quartet of ex-WAFL players.
Cattle indicators: Prices improve
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator’s fall has halted and it has risen back over 650c/kg. See the latest figures.
‘Epic loss’. Vet warns on sheep breeding
Sheep producers are being encouraged to be on their toes this joining season to avoid big hits to their bottom line.
Is it $500 million or $369 million? What’s really been spent on wool promotion
The nation’s wool body has challenged the $500 million marketing spend. So who’s right?
Latest exports figures shows dominance of US in red meat sales
As the red meat industry carefully watches any tariff news from the United States, Australia continues to sell big volumes to one customer.
How a Colac farmer saved thousands on feed
Sorting out a few numbers at the kitchen table has provided a potential $30,000 hay saving for Tim Beswicke. This is how he did it.
‘We’re $700,000 out-of-pocket’
Former Beston supplier John Hunt says a processor demise similar to the South Australian factory collapse can be prevented. Here’s how.
Price on ice – at least for summer
International prices rising, dollar falling? Who will be the next processor to provide a step up to dairy farmers?
ADFC makes farmgate move
Dairy processors are “running out of excuses” not to lift the farmgate price as a smaller rival offered the biggest farmgate lift this season.
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.
Precision soil mapping helps optimise inputs
Farmers in central Victoria are using a soil mapping machine to optimise lime use and boost yields. Get an insight on how it works.
New technology shows promise for cotton efficiency
Researchers are developing groundbreaking nanotechnology that could lead to drought resistant cotton.
The costly impact of Victoria’s tomato virus detection
The costly impact of a noted horticultural virus is hitting a Victorian glasshouse, highlighting the importance of biosecurity for the sector.
Capitalising on the ‘beautiful food bowl’ of South Gippsland
No chemicals. No outside soil. No worries. This is the approach taken by Chippin Estate’s Shane O’Keefe at his bountiful vegetable farm.
Regional Victoria and the Riverina sale and auction results, week ending February 15
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded nine property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Receivers move to sell embattled company’s Riverina grain mill
The storage and processing facility of a collapsed oilseed and grain processor in the NSW Riverina has been taken to market.
Tamworth trophy farm split between two buyers
After more than two years on the market, a historic 1870ha farm in NSW’s New England region has been sold for an eight-figure sum. See the details.
Country Week grand finals decided in thrilling circumstances
Melbourne Country Week drew to a close on Friday afternoon and there was a series of stunning grand finals including one which went down to the final. Here’s how they played out.
Salary cap, player points on country footy leagues’ agenda
The presidents of Victoria’s big country football leagues are heading to Bendigo to discuss the burning issues facing the game.
Norm Smith Medallist’s remarkable sporting switch
A dual AFL premiership star is pursuing a new sporting love and an event this weekend in Victoria might be his toughest challenge yet.
Ballarat young gun and Australian 100m sprint star wins Ballarat Gift
Ballarat’s Nyajima Jock continued a dream summer, claiming her first women’s Ballarat Gift with Tasmania’s Jack Hale winning the men. Here is a wrap of the day from City Oval.
Meet those in the running to be named Australia’s best farmer
Eighteen farmers from across Australia have been short-listed in the nation’s premier Farmer of the Year awards, honouring agricultural excellence. Discover who they are.
‘We never dreamt it would turn into this sort of business’
Selling action from Wangaratta
High stocking rate paying off at Dryburgh
Six decades of juicing for Lentini family
World’s largest livestock carrier to be sold in $81m deal
WA-based livestock shipping operator Wellard Limited is selling its last remaining vessel to a Marshall Islands company.
Unlocking soil nutrition at Summit Park
The Parker family has made minimising their impact on the environment a priority on their Western District sheep farm without compromising production.
Balancing the bottom-line at Willbriggie
Growing rice with the environment and bottom-line in mind is paying dividends for the Andreazza family. See how they run a successful summer and winter cropping operation.
SunRice booms on selling Aussie rice to the world
SunRice is well along the path of cracking more than $2bn and becoming one of Australia’s biggest food exporters – and investors have been piling in.
Doing the little things well in WA
In five separate locations across the state, cropping farmer Duncan Young and his team focus on doing the small things really well.
Sports streamer DAZN buys Foxtel in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
New ownership for subscription giant Foxtel and its hit brands Kayo and BINGE is set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
Q&A: Spruiking the benefits of Australian ag globally
Who’s ‘doubling down and going harder’ to own Aussie farms?
Premier agricultural assets remain in a position to command significant offers in the market as buyer confidence returns to the market.
Meet the Tassie siblings producing the world’s best steaks
Alex and Sarah Hammond have refined the recipe for award-winning beef from their family farm in northwest Tasmania. Discover how they are taking on the world.
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.
New CFA ultra-light tanker protection
A compressed air foam-based deluge helps protect the vehicle.
‘We would’ve lost it forever’
Loreto College student tops state in VCE ag
The opportunity to get outside of the classroom and visit farms and nurseries helped Arna Howard achieve a top score in her VCE ag exam. See the honour roll.
City teachers ‘welcomed with open arms’ for careers in regional Victoria
Regional Victoria continues to face ongoing teacher shortages. But for one outgoing teacher, there are boundless opportunities for those willing to make a tree change.
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.
Inside one of the best beef cattle enterprises in Victoria
Farmer of the Year 2024 nominations now open
We are searching for the best farmers from across Australia to be honoured in The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year awards.
Inside Dimbulah couple’s citrus farming operation
Far north Queensland grower Janus Boonzaaier might be new to citrus, but six generations of horticulture have laid the groundwork for his new enterprise. See how they do it.
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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