Emerald’s Telopea Gardens open to the public
Telopea Gardens, a remarkable 10-acre garden set within a natural amphitheatre, will open to the public on 20 and 21 September as part of...
Amendment for micro-abattoirs
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence have announced an amendment to the Victorian Planning Provisions to make it easier...
Labor’s beef trade decision with USA needs independent review
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for an independent review, following Labor’s decision to allow US beef born and raised in Canada...
Farm safety: from the paddock gate to the kitchen table
Many farms are homes as well as workplaces, and we all have a part to play in improving farm safety, health and wellbeing.
Agriculture...
Why safety matters
Farms are homes as well as workplaces. We all have a part to play in improving farm safety, health and wellbeing.
According to Agriculture Victoria,...
Maintenance phase for Australian beef producers, according to pulse survey
The majority of Australian beef producers have confirmed no change their intention to adjust their herd sizes as indicated in Meat and Livestock Australia’s...
Fill your sheds with hay, they say
Australian farmers are being urged to fill their sheds with hay this season as stockpiles run low.
Feed Central will host a webinar on Wednesday,...
US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
Australia is trying to minimise trade disruptions after the United States introduced restrictions on Victorian poultry and related products.
The order was prompted by an...
Michael Crowley named MLA’s new managing director
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next managing director, starting in the role on 27 May.
The announcement...
Share fruit, not flies
Agriculture Victoria is reminding people to share the overflow of fruit and vegetables from gardens with neighbours in jams or sauces this autumn, to...
Dairy shed water usage: how much do you use?
Whether it is for cleaning the milking machines, hosing out the yards, for milk cooling or running sprinklers, water plays a key role in...
Greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms: What’s in it for me?
We know all food and fibre farms produce some form of greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to increasing the concentration of greenhouse gas in...
Year in Review: Small business in ruins
For many small business owners, 2025 has been defined by break‑ins, theft and growing fear.
Among those affected is Harry Hutchinson, owner of Harry’s Clothing,...
