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Drum to face irrigator challenge at next election

The federal seat of Nicholls is set to face a different challenge at the new election by frustrated Goulburn Murray irrigators who are planning to form a new political party. Nicholls is just one of four seats that will be targeted by the political...

James Bennett

Push to get Aussies to eat more fruits and vegetables

Leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups are advocating for Australians to eat more fruit and vegetables by launching the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium. The Fruit & Vegetable Consortium was formed in response to low rates...

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Tiramisu Trifle

Serves four Cake ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp cornflour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (or use half raw sugar, half coconut sugar) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 1/4 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso 2 tsp...

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Tiramisu Trifle

Serves four Cake ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp cornflour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (or use half raw sugar, half coconut sugar) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 1/4 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso 2 tsp...

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New grants for agriculture businesses to combat coronavirus

Victoria’s food production businesses will be supported in making their workplaces safe and keeping supply chains uninterrupted with new business-adaptation grants. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the program last week, as part of the...

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South Australia’s dog fence to be rebuilt to keep out feral animals

The $25 million project to rebuild South Australia’s 100-year-old dog fence is getting under way to help farmers keep out feral animals and save millions of dollars in lost stock. The 1600 km upgrade began on May 26 and is one of the...

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Pandemic increases domestic demand for beef but slows exports

As COVID-19 restrictions affect beef export opportunities, Australians are changing the way they purchase and consume the red meat, according to Meat and Livestock Australia. The MLA website says concerns about financial security, the impact of the...

Rodney Woods

Farm rate revenue increases in northern Victorian council draft budgets

Despite several councils denying there is any increase to farm rates in their 2020-21 draft budgets when looking at the rate of the dollar, the income they expect to receive from farm owners through rates is expected to increase. While councils are...

Rodney Woods

New web series to discuss benefits of co-op farming

A candid new series featuring leading primary producers will address some of the biggest issues in farming and put forward solutions aimed at future-proofing Australian family farms. Farmers, fishers and other primary producers are known for their...

Rodney Woods

Former Ruralco managing director joins goFARM board

The company behind the purchase of several dairy farms in the Murray Valley will boost its rural services experience with the appointment of former Ruralco Holdings managing director John Maher to its board of directors. goFARM chairman Robert Cost...

Rodney Woods

Moss grows with Strathmerton family

Evan Bourchier received the best birthday present when his in-laws gave him a kelpie named Moss in 2016. Moss lives with Evan, his wife Tamsin and their four daughters, Emma, 7, Eliza, 6, Edith, 4, and Eleanor, 18 months, on a Strathmerton mixed...

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Honda to stop selling quad bikes in Australia

Honda will no longer sell quad bikes in Australia after October 10, 2021, due to a new standard passed by the Federal Government last year. Honda dealerships will be depleting their stock in the lead-up to the 2021 date, with some models to be...

Rodney Woods

Agriculture Victoria urges farmers to have say on combating pests and weeds

Agriculture Victoria is seeking support from private landholders, including farmers, to help combat pests and weeds which cost Victoria more than $1 billion a year in management and control programs. A statewide survey is open so Agriculture...

Rodney Woods

Now is time to refocus succession planning, Rabobank says

Winter cropping is in full swing across much of Australia, graziers are gradually re-stocking and there’s renewed optimism enabling many farming families to refocus their succession intentions. With 2020 hopefully marking the end of, what was...

Rodney Woods

Tooborac’s McIvor Farms pork awarded

Tooborac’s McIvor Farm Foods has proven its product is truly delicious, after winning an award as a top producer in the state. Owners Belinda and Jason Hagan took home a delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Award in the Paddock category for their...

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Share your best peanut butter recipe and win $2000

A Bega Peanut Butter cooking competition is searching for Australia’s ‘Peanut Butter Master’, earning a lucky winner $2000. Right around the country, Australians are enjoying peanut butter in their own unique ways — through toast...

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Research finds pesticides effective against lucerne flea

As resistance to pesticides increase, research has produced positive news for Australian grain growers. Testing of populations of lucerne flea has not found evidence of insecticide resistance. Through a Grains Research and Development Corporation...

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Rain pleases cropping farmers

A cold front hit the region last week, following Victoria’s wettest April since 1974. Shepparton’s rainfall reached 14 mm last Thursday, Kyabram had 17 mm and Yarrawonga recorded 8.6 mm. Elmore Nutrien Ag Solutions agronomist...

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Cheesy Corn and Zucchini Muffins

Makes: 12 Ingredients: 1 x 310 g can creamed corn ½ cup reduced fat milk 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour 1.5 cups grated reduced fat cheddar cheese 1 medium zucchini, grated 2 tsp wholegrain mustard Method: Whisk together creamed...

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