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.
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.
‘Extremely concerned’: EU chemical bans may hurt Aussie farmers
Australian farmers risk getting caught up in Europe’s tougher import rules relating to chemical use and animal welfare.
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‘Pushed to max’: Dogger workload to get even bigger
Victorian wild-dog controllers could be about to have an even bigger workload with a big name change for the state’s management program.
Renewables review recommendations sitting idle
The new energy infrastructure commissioner has called for action on a community engagement review handed down a year ago.
Victorian family taking on the salami giants
Free range pork is one of the key ingredients helping the Mele family produce some seriously good smallgoods at Kilmore.
Anger over 3G hangups continues
Farmers and first responders have reported a “noticeable” fall in phone coverage. But a major telecommunications company says the 3G shutdown is not the cause.
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.
‘Fight at the gate’: TCV given green light to enter farms
Transport Company Victoria workers can now legally enter farms to carry out preparatory works for the controversial VNI West powerline.
Duck shooters score extended season, bigger bag limit
Duck shooters have applauded arrangements for this season, but there are trade-offs for more days hunting.
Canola prices trending at $800 a tonne in Victoria
Canola prices bump up to $800 a tonne in Victoria this week. See how grain and oilseed prices are performing.
How a new soil product could solve crossbred woes
Selling wool products to aid soil health has earned a Victorian women national recognition.
Organic industry left in limbo after committee rejects bill
Australia is no closer to a national standard for organic goods despite a two-month inquiry, with a Senate committee instead recommending another “scoping study”.
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.
Live sheep export ads get $2.3m from transition budget
More than $2m of the budget allocated for the sheep industry to transition away from live exports has gone to a global media company for advertising.
Yarram Park bull sale 2025
Hugh Spencer from Ironbark Herefords at the the Yarram Park bull sale, Willaura.
End of an era as Yarram Park holds final bull sale
The Baillieu family’s final chapter in Herefords ended today, with a modest sale result closing the door for the once heavy-hitting stud.
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?
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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