Dairy
Cows unfazed by dairy visitor
Colac district dairy farmer John Ryan says he has been milking at Bungador for 45 years and has never had a koala take up residence in his dairy before.
Call for law change for virtual fences
Timboon dairy farmers Renee and Matt Whitehead are eager to see the Victorian Government legalise modern virtual fencing technology after visiting New Zealand for a study tour.
Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices
Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.
Profits but no growth for dairy
More than 90 per cent of western Victorian dairy farms expect to turn a profit this financial year, on the back of high milk prices and solid rain.
National awards for district dairy companies
Colac and district dairy companies have cleaned up at national awards.
Unallocated cash just sitting there for dairy communities
The DemoDAIRY Foundation has thousands of dollars to give away in scholarships and grants, and not enough people are applying for it.
District farms to open their gates
Colac district dairy farmers will open their properties this week for field days to share their dairying insights.
Self-sufficiency goal for Simpson farmer
Simpson dairy farmer John Pekin’s solar panels have reduced his electricity costs by 20 per cent since their installation last year, with the costs set to reduce even further.