Murray floodplain plan hits a snag | Country News
Oct 10, 2024 · Murray floodplain plan hits a snag. Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nation spokesman Brendan Kennedy at the Nyah floodplain, near Swan Hill. Photo by DOUG GIMESY. A controversial project to engineer water flows into a Murray River floodplain has hit a retaining wall following an environmental group's Federal Court challenge.
Northern Vic farms more profitable | Country News
Oct 7, 2024 · The report surveyed 80 selected dairy farmers in northern Victoria, western Victoria and Gippsland. The report found Victorian dairy farm profits in 2023-24 were above the long-term average for the fifth consecutive year. In 2023-24, average profit was strong at $629,000 or $2.64 per kg of milk solids. The varied seasonal conditions across the ...
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Flood leads to wetlands dream. Jodie Hay is a firm believer irrigation is dual-purpose water and can support agriculture and... By Sophie Baldwin. A flight-app for farmers to monitor livestock from the air is among the topics at... The NSW Irrigators’ Council warns of water price hikes if WaterNSW has its way.
Cherry orchard is rocking water savings | Country News
Nov 2, 2023. Microbiologist Paul Storer with orchardist Anthony Rullo and son Xeven. Kyabram orchardists Anthony and Alex Rullo see embracing innovative water saving technology as the key to their future after establishing a five-hectare cherry orchard on a property just outside of Kyabram in July 2022. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions ...
Holsteins under the hammer - Country News
Jul 4, 2024 · Sale average price was $3590, from a gross of $369,750. The 45 second-lactation cow, producing 42 litres at 20cc, averaged a return of $3902. The 58 first-lactation cows, producing 35 litres at 12cc, averaged $3347. The sale top price of $6200 was paid by Alan and Matt Dennis of Calivil, of Yonks Park Holsteins, for Lot 41, Brurob Tatoo ...
Signal booster rollout broadened - Country News
Nov 3, 2023 · Signal booster rollout broadened. People in rural areas who suffer from mobile connectivity can get mobile signal boosters at no cost. Standing in a remote area with a mobile phone at the end of an extended arm will become a thing of the past for rural residents in Indigo Shire. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content.
Cobram abattoir reopens this week | Country News
Starting Monday, February 6, the Cobram plant will operate five days a week, with a capacity to process up to 4000 head of livestock per day in time. “JBS Australia is proud to reopen its Cobram facility to support jobs and economic growth in the local community,” JBS Southern chief operating officer Sam McConnell said.
Fonterra changes Australian business structure - Country News
Mar 13, 2024 · Dairy. Fonterra changes Australian business structure. By Geoff Adams. Mar 13, 2024. Former Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker will be leading Fonterra Oceania. Fonterra Australia will become part of a new entity with Fonterra Brands New Zealand to be known as Fonterra Oceania. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before ...
Alpine Angus spring sale to offer 60 bulls | Country News
Sep 2, 2023 · Alpine Angus is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and on September 20 will host its 8th Annual Spring Bull Sale. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content. The sale will feature 60 bulls at the Alpine Sales Complex, Rosewhite, Victoria. “The Alpine herd has progressed in leaps and bounds over the last ...
Big brands have new owners - Country News
Dec 19, 2022 · Big brands have new owners. By Geoff Adams. Dec 19, 2022. Grower Services CEO Luke Ayling, Darren Stephenson from Echuca CIH, Grower Services director Steven Ayling and David Jackson at Echuca. New machinery franchise owners in Echuca have plans for a major new development in Ogilvie Ave.