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Working Dogs

Maremmas, it’s love at first sight

What do you like most about the breed?

Rodney Woods
News

Policy impact

China’s changing agricultural policy presents new opportunities and challenges for Australia’s dairy, grain and meat exporters, according to a new report.

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Praise for Woolworths

Woolworths has jumped on the front foot by increasing the price of its $1/litre milk range, but Coles and ALDI have said they are not going to follow suit.

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Standpipe sites to be upgraded

More than 20 standpipe access sites across the region are being upgraded to improve ease of use and access for customers.

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Robots the top pick

Robots, automation and blockchain are promising to revolutionise farming forever, so understanding why farmers are only reading about these technologies, rather than implementing them, is at the heart of a new report by Nuffield scholar Matt Fealy.

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Help is available for NSW storm victims

Eligible primary producers in the Deniliquin/Jerilderie area affected by a severe storm in December can now access Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief Assistance from the NSW Government.

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Hunt on for farm Jobs

The next Steve Jobs could be a farmer, according to an innovation expert.

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Climate impact to be studied

More research will go into assessing the impact climate change will have on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority releasing a discussion paper last week.

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Milne thanked for ‘significant’ work

Victoria’s chief veterinary officer Dr Charles Milne will finish his service with Agriculture Victoria and the Victorian Government in May.

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Man injured on quad bike

A man in his 50s was injured in a quad bike accident at Drumanure last week.

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Drought grants to help towns

Three northern Victorian and southern NSW towns have received a combined $214000 in grants to help improve their drought-affected communities and stimulate growth.

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Putting technology to best use

Agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture is expanding and with it comes good news for northern Victoria and southern NSW farmers.

Rodney Woods
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Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen
News

Parties clash over drought-proofing funds

The Federal Government has taken aim at Labor, slamming the party’s decision not to support the Drought Future Fund.

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Help needed to keep up with technology

Adoption of emerging agricultural technology is occurring at a rate faster than the opportunities can be understood, according to two new reports.

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Survey seeks forest input

People are being invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests, as the Regional Forest Agreements modernisation program continues.

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Getting ready for autumn

Murray Dairy hosted an Advance your Autumn workshop at Kyabram on Wednesday to break down the current season and look ahead to what can be put in place to prepare for the season coming.

Rodney Woods
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Funding to fix skill shortages

New funding has been announced to attract skilled migrants to regional areas, with employers and those looking to work and live in Australia to be given priority processing on visa applications.

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Trending stories

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
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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
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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
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