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.
Prices better than expected at Ballarat special steer sale
6000-plus cattle were yarded at the Ballarat Special Grown Male Sale where prices were 30-40 cents/kg better than anticipated. See all the photos and a full report.
Singaporean family’s Riverina farms hit the market
A 1680ha portfolio of two citrus orchards near Hillston, have been listed for sale alongside a whopping 6300ML of water entitlements.
Toxic smoke warning after Victorian solar farm fire
Firefighters have rushed to the scene of the latest fire at a solar farm in regional Victoria. See the details.
Pecan trees are ‘just cows that don’t walk’
Three years ago the Warriners moved interstate and swapped dairy cows for growing nuts, in an unlikely change of career paths.
Uncertainty lingers over Aussie lentil and chickpea tariffs
Australian chickpea and lentil growers are waiting to hear whether or not a tariff will be reinstated by India. See what it would mean for prices.
‘There was nobody else doing it’
Large-scale trials and extensive research has led to transformational change on Mark Lambert’s Tassie dairy farm.
Who is Australia’s best farmer?
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Avian influenza detected at third Victorian poultry farm
The outbreak of avian influenza in the state’s North East has expanded, with genetic testing showing it is different to last year’s NSW outbreaks.
Spray drift causes ‘tens of millions’ in damage to Riverina farms
Summer crops have had a perfect season with heat, but spray drift from one chemical has caused hefty damage to cotton, tomatoes and grape crops.
‘It’s a mine in the wrong place’
East Gippsland farmers are preparing to oppose a mining project for the second time after it was first rejected three years ago.
NSW wool grower sells historic farm in eight-figure deal
After more than 120 years of family ownership, a 1082ha grazing property near Young has changed hands. See the details.
GWS names O&M stars in line for VFL call ups
GWS has taken the next step in establishing its Albury hub with the announcement of players in line for VFL selection. See who’s in contention.
Why there is an unusually wide lamb to mutton price difference
A price gap of nearly 350c/kg has developed between mutton and lamb following a mutton sell-off. See the latest.
New coach locked in for blockbuster interleague clash
The O&M’s search for a new interleague coach has ended. See who has taken on the job done by Damian Sexton for last three years.
Bulla steps up milk price
Bulla has lifted its farmgate milk price as global butter prices soar, priming the market for higher prices in 2025-26.
Dry lingers but hopes of a ‘return to normal’ in long-range forecast
Wetter conditions and warmer than average nights are included in the March to May long-range weather forecast. See what it means for farmers.
30,000ha northern Queensland station hits the market
After three decades at the helm a Queensland family is selling its premier station with more than 6500 head of cattle and 659ha of irrigated cropping land.
More preventive burns needed, says ex-forest boss
A former chief of CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products has called for a preventive burns policy rethink. Here’s why.
Cattle indicators: Rising again
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator is on the rise again, now tracking above 670c/kg. See the latest figures.
Why cattle prices are on the up
After recent rain in the north pushed prices up, there is some hope the cattle market is starting to improve as numbers on offer slow.
AWI spending to be cut by up to $12m
A shrinking national flock combined with low wool prices will generate lower levy income, forcing a cut by up to 20 per cent.
Yarram Park bull sale 2025
Hugh Spencer from Ironbark Herefords at the the Yarram Park bull sale, Willaura.
Farmgate forecast on the agenda at Australian Dairy Conference
Cattle have graced the beach at the Gold Coast with farmgate milk prices and carbon reduction policy up for discussion.
‘There’s no pressure quite like dairy farming’
Victorian dairy farmer Sarah Crosthwaite says the industry needs to put the concept of “mentally fit farmers” front and centre. Find out why.
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.
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.
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.
High yield potential for Kyabram corn
A thriving corn crop in northern Victoria, nearing 8-feet tall, has benefited from fertile soil. See the potential yield estimates.
‘We don’t have subsoil moisture up our sleeve’
Soil moisture levels across Victoria are highly variable, with some regions facing record lows while others have enough to make early planting decisions.
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 16
Regional Victoria and the Riverina recorded nine property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
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.
Head of the Lake organisers forced into race changes
Ballarat’s famous Head of the Lake rowing event has run aground before boats even hit the water. Days out from the 2025 race organisers have been forced into a reschedule. Here’s why.
Golden Square sets the record straight on off-season rumours
Golden Square’s off-season has been plagued by rumours about its coach’s future and whether some players would stay onboard. The club address the talk.
Gender footy wars tearing town apart
A volatile break-up between a women’s footy team and their century-old club is threatening to split a country town and looks headed for a costly battle in the courts.
Country club under investigation for salary cap breach
One of country footy’s most dominant clubs of the last 15 years has revealed it is being investigated for possible salary cap “anomalies”. Here’s what we know.
Ballarat livestock agents at the CVLX Special Grown Male Sale
Ballarat livestock agents sell cattle at the CVLX Special Grown Male Sale
‘Extremely concerned’: EU chemical bans may hurt Aussie farmers
Opportunities ‘going begging’, says Costa boss
‘We never dreamt it would turn into this sort of business’
Selling action from Wangaratta
High stocking rate paying off at Dryburgh
Ben Whiteley has turned this former run down hobby farm into a showstopping, productive property running 760 Angus cattle at Neerim Junction. See how he did it.
Six decades of juicing for Lentini family
From its roots as a family-run orchard to a vast beverage company, the Lentini family is determined to squeeze every opportunity from their citrus operation.
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.
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.
Can you pass a year 10 civics test? Many students can’t
‘We would’ve lost it forever’
When Neerim parents discovered their local school faced permanent closure, the community made a plan for it to reopen.
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.
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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Answering the call
Empowering customers with Brandt compact construction equipment.
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