THE work boots were left at home as over 150 of the region’s dairy farmers dusted off their suits and heels and got together on November 15, for a huge night of fun and fundraising.

A CHUCKLE was the response from Federal Agricultural minister, Murray Watt recently, to the suggestion south west Victoria’s roads urgently warrants an investment of $1.5 billion.

THE government has highlighted a need to increase connectivity on farm and has funded several programs designed to help farmers increase their on farm technology.

STEPHANIE Trethewey was busy building a career as a television journalist, when one slow news day she attended an agricultural event for work.

YOUNG south west Victorian dairy farmers will have the chance to learn about farming in New Zealand early next year.

FARMERS are being urged to take control of Blackberry and Serrated Tussock this spring.

MANY dairy farmers have felt there is little bang for their buck as a member of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF).

VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Emma Germano has labelled the Albanese Government’s plan to place a biosecurity protection levy on farmers as “a new tax on food and fibre”.

Whilst money certainly isn’t everything for most farm employees, getting pay rates right and putting together an appealing package is an important part of attracting and retaining the right people on farm.

The annual Dairy Farm Monitor report has revealed that in 2022-23 Victoria’s dairy farmers experienced the best financial returns since the project began 17 years ago.