New population discovered
A five-year study of two forest areas in south east, South Gippsland has found a relatively unknown population of Strzelecki koalas. Strzelecki koalas are...
Wangoom sisters help to fill vet shortages
Wangoom sisters Abbey and Ella Titmus are helping to fill a growing void across regional Australia for large animal and mixed practice vets.
Australia is...
Battle breeding innovation conference
A conference in Geelong next month will show Australian cattle breeders how new technologies and innovations can shape the future of their herds and...
Queensland Fruit Fly infiltrates Yarra Ranges
Multiple detections of the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) have been reported in the Yarra Ranges this month, with the full extent not known.
QFF...
New $20M government-backed ‘Made Right Here’ campaign to support Aussie makers and growers
Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) today unveiled its largest national advertising campaign encouraging Australians to support local manufacturers, job creation and the economy by...
Managing and treating dams in fire affected areas
Farmers in fire affected areas are encouraged to monitor their dams and remove floating debris as soon as possible following heavy or prolonged...
Help shape the future of food and agribusiness in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is strengthening the shire’s food and agribusiness sector and is calling on the community to get involved.
The Draft Agribusiness Audit Report...
Australia’s dairy cows staying longer in the herd
Australia’s dairy cows are staying in the herd for more than four lactations and genetics research is enabling longer productive lives.
An analysis of nearly...
Support for fire affected farmers
Agriculture Victoria teams are on the ground supporting farmers with animal welfare and conducting impact assessments following the recent fires across the state. Agriculture...
Precision dairy conference highlights tech opportunities
A south-west Victorian dairy consultant is encouraging famers to start using AI and learn how technology can benefit their businesses after attending a major...
Victorian farm sector confidence climbs to four-year high
Confidence among Victorian farmers continues to grow, with the state’s rural sentiment now at its highest point in more than four years, the latest...
Coffee grounds in our infrastructure
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.
A life-cycle analysis...
Timely win for mighty Magri as late arrivals watch on
Autumn arrived a little early at the San Remo Bowls Club with 64 players from the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group enjoying a...
