Tag: farming
University study reimagines waste hay-band
Millions of kilometres of bale twine - or “hay-band” as it’s commonly called in these parts - is used on farms each year to...
Generations honour Nambrok-Denison soldier settlers
Descendants of the Nambrok-Denison soldier settlers reunited at Denison Public Hall on May 25 to mark 74 years since the first seven World War...
Strathfieldsaye Estate’s revegetation project
Tom Parry
AN historic farm, east of Stratford, is set be part of a mass revegetation project.
Strathfieldsaye Estate, located in Perry Bridge, is one of...
Caged eggs set to be phased-out
Caged eggs will be phased out by 2036 under new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines endorsed by state and territory agricultural leaders.
Australia's agriculture...
Combating climate change using adaptive farming models
Gippsland farmers are adapting farming practices and business models to combat the increasing symptoms of climate change.
Many local farmers owe these adaptations to their...
Hillside Dairies in Tinamba takes robotic route
Tom Hayes
TWO years in the making is finally coming to fruition at the Hillside Dairies in Tinamba, with production and efficiency now maximised on...
Dairy’s Finest showcase sale success
Jersey Australia's Dairy's Finest showcase sale highlighted the growing demand for Jerseys, with a strong increase in prices.
The sale average of $5800 with a...
Farmers in need of innovation
With the agricultural sector under increasing pressure to address the issue of climate change, farmers are having to find innovate ways of offsetting their...
World’s first oral lice treatment for sheep
Australia's Veterinary Medicines Authority has registered the world's first oral product for managing lice in sheep.
Lice is estimated to cost the Australian sheep industry...
Newcomen add to selection
Ensay stud Newcomen Herefords has expanded their sire selection with premium bulls from Tasmanian studs Valma Herefords and Quamby Plains.
Paying $30,000 and $16,500 for...
Tributes flow for Maffra stalwart
Tom Parry
MAFFRA is mourning the loss of a much-beloved local identity.
World-renowned veterinarian and dairy farmer Jakob Malmo died on Friday, March 17 at the...
Worms on the menu in Boisdale
STUDENTS at Boisdale Consolidated School were treated to some worm farm education from the Wellington Shire Council education department in Term 1.
The program taught...
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Bird of the month: jacky winter
The jacky winter is a small grey-brown bird from the Australasian robin family with a more subdued appearance than some other robins.
Males and females...
