Posts in Category: Rural
Bumper year for farmers
MANSFIELD farmers have been spared the feed crisis crippling Australia, with well-timed rain resulting in one of the best hay seasons seen in decades.
Farm tragedy
A LOCAL man has been tragically killed in a farming accident at Barjarg. On Monday, July 24, the 56-year-old was feeding out on his employer’s…
Wool bale theft concerns VFF chief
A WOOL switcheroo involving expensive wool bales being swapped for inferior wool is being investigated by Victoria Police.
Witherswood to host inaugural female cattle sale
FOR the first time in more than 25 years, Witherswood Angus will host their first ever female cattle sale.
Donkeys are just part of the family at Amelia Rise
ALLEGRA, Saddler, Poppy, Loretta and Tex.
MLA predicts lower beef prices into 2018
MEAT and Livestock Australia has released its quarterly prediction for the cattle market, and not surprisingly has pegged the market as one that will continue…
Is Mansfield home to Australia’s hardest working cattle dog?
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2017 Cobber Challenge – a competition that will place dogs across the nation against each other in an event…
Cattle and lamb markets to soften
ALTHOUGH the cattle and lamb markets have softened slightly in recent weeks, the overall consensus is that markets will hold firm with just the top…
Illegal deer hunters will continue to be targeted
MANSFIELD game hunters who do not abide by the law will continue to be targeted as Game Management Authority (GMA) officers work together with Victoria…
Cash available to help tag your livestock
FUNDING grants for Victorian farmers moving across to electronic identification tags for sheep is running out.
Patersons curse and Lerps autumn pests
After the long awaited rain, plenty of weeds and other menaces have invaded regional paddocks and pastures.
Victorian duck hunting season up and running
THE Victorian duck hunting season opened last Saturday, with Lake Eildon and Lake Nillachootie among the waterways which saw action.
