Bird flu outbreak over | Country News
WEBAug 16, 2024. A quarantine area sign after the outbreak of bird flu in Victoria in June. (AAP Image) Photo by SUPPLIED BY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Restrictions covering parts of Victoria where the deadly bird flu was detected will be reduced, months after the last case was identified. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more ...
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WEBDairy farmers welcome mandatory grocery code. The industry’s peak lobby group says a mandatory code promises significant benefits for dairy farmers... By Country News.
Irrigation water prices lower - Country News
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Commenting on the outlook for the 2024-25 year, the Aither report notes the water year opened with high allocations to most entitlements, although the overall volume was lower compared to recent years. “This indicates the potential for relatively low allocation prices, below the long-term average but higher than recent years,” Aither said.
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Weeds. Forget the paddocks, what about the roads? - Country News
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Regular travellers on northern Victorian roads will have noticed the deteriorating condition of the highways and roads and the lack of regular maintenance. In some cases, weeds are popping up, actually on the roads, like these in the photo. Oddly, there is up to $85,000 per council available to tackle roadside weeds, but nothing, it …
Call to sack minister over water decisions | Country News
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Call for minister’s job over water decisions. By Geoff Adams. Aug 2, 2024. Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Photo by MICK TSIKAS. Two water lobby groups are calling for Federal Water and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to step down.
Neighbours object to solar farm plans - Country News
WEBJun 4, 2021 · Three of the most recent proposals are still in the planning stage prior to going to the Victorian Government for approval. At Girgarre East, 136 ha of solar panels are being proposed on a farm described as the best cropping land in the district. Gary and Jane Pekin’s homestead is just 120 m from the boundary line, where native bush might ...
Autumn break not too late - Country News
WEBMay 19, 2024 · Dookie grain grower Chris Ludeman said he had not been worried about the late autumn break and was currently completing his sowing of faba beans and canola. “Most people around here would be working toward the finish about now; we will be by this weekend [May 18 and 19] so no, we haven’t been worried at all,” Mr Ludeman said.
Australia's sheep flock decline under the microscope
WEBMar 19, 2021 · A Sheep Supply Project is putting the decline of the Australian sheep flock under the microscope.
$500m boost for drought fund - Country News
WEBMay 10, 2024 · A sheep farmer welcomed DEECA’s consultation with farmers on wild dog management, but is worried that past data on numbers is being ignored.