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 ...
Red meat exports growing | Country News
Sep 20, 2024 · Red meat exports growing. By AAP. Sep 20, 2024. Some Australian producers are benefiting from a shortage of cattle in the United States. Photo by Geoff Adams. Lean times for United States producers have led to a major boost in US demand for imported beef, with South Australia recording a staggering near-four-fold increase over the past 12 months.
Silo art: What you need to know - Country News
Oct 28, 2019 · If you have any other questions, or simply an idea, contact the Country News team on [email protected]. The Silo Art Trail started as a compilation of six silos stretching throughout the Wimmera-Mallee district covering the towns of Brim, Patchewollock, Sheep Hills, Roseberry, Rupanyip and Lacelles. Stretching over 200km, the silos have ...
Flood recovery is a team effort | Country News
Mar 5, 2024 · ARC Justice, which provides free legal help and tenancy advocacy. AI Group, which provides expert guidance and tailored support to small businesses affected by the 2022 Victorian floods. Goulburn Flood Recovery Service, which provides assistance and advice for flood recovery efforts. There are many parts to Recovery in Resilience.
goFARM develops $90m almond farm - Country News
By Geoff Adams. Dec 4, 2023. The almond farm taking shape at Coomboona, near Mooroopna. Farm re-developer and investment company, goFARM, has established a $90 million almond farm on former dairy farm and cropping properties in Trotter Rd and Meaklim Rd, Coomboona. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content.
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Australia’s position in the global beef trade strengthens
Jan 26, 2024 · Australia’s position in the global beef trade strengthens. With exports forecast to rise by 10 per cent to 1.69 million tonnes in 2024 according to the USDA, Australia will be the second largest beef exporter after Brazil. Photo by Geoff Adams. The United States Department of Agriculture has forecast an increase in Australian beef production ...
Alarm over South Australian developments | Country News
Jul 14, 2023 · The Koompartu Farm is part of a 9000-hectare property, which includes plans for a dam that can hold more than a gigalitre of water. The US-owned company is currently advertising full-time orchard hand positions. Water groups have sounded an alarm over new developments in South Australia which could consume large volumes of Murray River water.
Fonterra changes Australian business structure - Country News
Mar 13, 2024 · 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 loading ...
Movie lifts the veil on farmer suicide - Country News
Feb 15, 2024 · Movie lifts the veil on farmer suicide. By McPherson Media Group. Feb 15, 2024. Leila McDougall, her husband Sean McDougall, son Vincent and daughter Vivian, who star in the movie about rural suicide, Just a Farmer, set in Tatyoon, regional Victoria. Veteran actor Robert Taylor (back) is also in the cast. (AAP Image/Supplied by Terri-Anne Lewis)