Everything farmers need to know about the Victorian election
A major backlash against Labor tonight could force Daniel Andrews to negotiate with regional independents, before the Greens. See what it will mean for farmers and the regions.
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Policy face-off: Where do the major parties stand on rural issues?
From timber harvesting to roads, brumby culls and council rates — here’s what Labor and Coalition policies mean for Victorian farmers.
The final word: Andrews, Guy make their rural case
Hear from the Premier and Opposition leader as they make their final case to the people of regional Victoria ahead of the election.
Guy heads bush late in election campaign
Matthew Guy has headed to the north east of the state as the Victorian election campaign nears an end. This is what he announced.
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Exporters welcome airfreight extension
The Federal Government has extended its popular airfreight subsidy program, throwing “a lifeline” to farmers in a bumper season.
Check Victoria’s river frontage maps
Farmers can look up the boundaries of crown land water frontages adjoining their land as the Victorian Government opens them up to free public camping. Here’s how.
Farmers left to police camping regulations
The Andrews Government is opening up 17,000km of Victoria’s river frontages to camping without any details on how the changes will be managed.
Farmers allowed to catch, kill cats under new rules
Tasmanians can only keep a limited number of pet cats under new laws that also allow trapping on private property, and farmers to euthanise feral cats on their land. See all the changes + the rules >>
Plant a tree and get paid
To reward the ag sector for increasing biodiversity while earning carbon credits, farmers will soon be paid to plant more trees on their properties. Find out if you’re eligible.
Government panel calls for undocumented worker amnesty
Illegal farm workers could be given a lifeline, while farmers could be banned from hiring backpackers if they break workplace laws, under sweeping changes recommended today.
Pre-travel quarantine for seasonal workers coming to SA
Seasonal workers from two Pacific countries will be able to skip quarantine in SA and go straight to work on arrival in a new pre-travel quarantine trial.
Riverside camping for up to 28 nights
The Andrews Government, which is opening up vast lengths of Victoria’s waterways to camping, has just released draft regulations on how the changes will be managed.
Ag emissions on the rise
Agricultural emissions in Australia have jumped from an all-time low — and the upward trend is likely to continue.
More water savings targeted in Goulburn Murray
The Federal Government is stumping up millions for another round of water saving projects in Victoria’s major irrigation district. Here are the details.
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