Horticulture Fruitful planning A push is under way for investment in state-of-the-art sorting technology aimed at keeping Goulburn Valley fruit production globally competitive. Country News 28 Feb 2019 28 Feb 2019
Horticulture Humble pear gets a makeover Rocky Varapodio has a plan to bring the humble pear into the 21st century. Country News 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
Horticulture SPC boss optimistic SPC is expected to have a new owner by the end of the financial year, with an Australian company tipped to take over the Shepparton-based business. Alana Christensen 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
Horticulture SPC boss optimistic SPC is expected to have a new owner by the end of the financial year, with an Australian company tipped to take over the Shepparton-based business. Alana Christensen 26 Feb 2019 26 Feb 2019
Horticulture Natural way to better soils Growing a healthy crop can make or break any yield or harvest. Country News 24 Feb 2019 24 Feb 2019
Horticulture Action call on climate change Farmers have called for urgent action to address climate change in the wake of a new report detailing the extent to which climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in 2018. Alana Christensen 22 Feb 2019 22 Feb 2019
Horticulture Weather contributes to tough start to 2019 Lower cattle and cotton prices, and a slight easing in the price of wheat, have seen the National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January, after a 0.5 per cent increase in December. Country News 20 Feb 2019 20 Feb 2019
Horticulture Cheery outlook Cherry growers from the Australian mainland are in high spirits after completing their first full season of trade via air freight with China since being granted market access. Country News 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019
Horticulture Dual processing capability The first A1 or conventional milk was processed at the Girgarre ACM factory last week with organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter set to follow in the coming months. Rodney Woods 14 Feb 2019 14 Feb 2019
Horticulture A fruitful message Florina Pre-school and Daycare children enjoyed learning about paddock-to-plate last week, with a visit to Prima Fresh Orchards in Tatura. Country News 12 Feb 2019 12 Feb 2019
Horticulture Fruit family is embracing industry changes It was a tip from a mate that led Edward Turnbull to a tiny corner of northern Victoria in 1892. Country News 24 Jan 2019 24 Jan 2019
Horticulture Fruit feels the burn Extra expenses are falling on fruit and vegetable growers as sweltering conditions continue to hit the region. Country News 23 Jan 2019 23 Jan 2019
Horticulture Pest message The fruit fly community awareness and education campaign continues, with members from the Goulburn Murray Valley group spreading the message to holiday makers visiting the Murray River. Country News 22 Jan 2019 22 Jan 2019
Horticulture Weather has its challenges The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest. Rodney Woods 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
Horticulture SA issues new fines Motorists bringing fruit into South Australia will now be hit with a hefty fine as the state government steps up measures against fruit fly. Country News 08 Jan 2019 08 Jan 2019
Horticulture Ex-SPC chair makes bid A former SPC chairman has lodged an expression of interest in the sale of the fruit processing company following the announcement by owner Coca-Cola Amatil that it will be offered for sale. Geoff Adams 08 Jan 2019 08 Jan 2019
Horticulture Book title a good sales pitch SPC has released a 250-page gloss history book to celebrate the company’s centenary, in the same month that its owner Coca-Cola Amatil has decided to sell the business. Geoff Adams 20 Dec 2018 20 Dec 2018
Horticulture Fruit fly found in SA An outbreak of Queensland fruit fly has been detected in South Australia following the discovery of seven male flies. Country News 19 Dec 2018 19 Dec 2018
Horticulture Region optimistic despite SPC being sold The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company. Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Sport TR breaks record to win Southern 80 TR has not only claimed the 2019 Southern 80, but has done so in style. Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Police investigate sexual assault in Echuca SEXUAL Crimes Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted in Echuca this morning. Police said the woman was on Goulburn Road when the incident happened about 3.15am. An investigation has been launched and detectives are... Riverine Herald 10 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019
News Echuca police arrest man after wild chase A MAN who police chased from Deniliquin to Echuca has been arrested over a raft of offences, including carjacking, dangerous driving and having a firearm in his car. Police attempted to stop the 20-year-old in Deniliquin about 11pm Saturday but he... Ivy Jensen 18 Feb 2019 18 Feb 2019
Lifestyle From homeless to home owner Eagerly awaiting the keys to his new home, Shepparton’s Alex Newling, 20, could never have imagined he would be in the position he is today. Ashlea Witoslawski 27 Feb 2019 27 Feb 2019
