Rural
Quality rams ready for sale
This year’s Colac Ram Sale will provide farmers with a great opportunity to add high-quality rams to their flock.
Funding for permanent solar
Swan Marsh dairy farmer Peter Mulheron says a $100,000 grant will provide a significant boost to the introduction a permanent renewable energy system to his property.
Monthly sale boosts industry
Colac’s monthly store sale which yarded more than 1000 cattle has given the local livestock industry hope, but the industry is remaining wary of future trends and weather conditions.
Billy finds his calling upon return to farm
From Telstra to the family dairy farm. Despite the difference, Jancourt East’s Billy Buckingham says there’s a lot of skills that overlap between the two industries.
Reflection of farming generations
The sale of a family farm has prompted Colac’s John Modra to reflect on what people acquire over decades and the challenges faced when it’s time to move on.
HELPING HANDS: Family shares the farming experience
Running a small sheep operation at Marengo has been a family bonding exercise more than anything for the Van Santen family.
Carson farming legacy grows
Former Irrewillipe dairy farmers and jersey cattle breeders Alan and Janine Carson can add Jersey Elite Master Breeder to their generous collection of awards from their tenure in the dairy industry.
Rural Scene news in brief
News on fodder and canola research, and the bee-killing varroa mite gets closer to Victoria.