WINTER poa and barley grass weed control is an essential component of pasture management, especially in new permanent ryegrass pastures.

INTERNATIONALLY recognised scientists have confirmed the benefits of red meat and livestock production in nine scientific research papers published on Tuesday in the world-renowned journal, Animal Frontiers.

KOROIT teenager Noah Billings never expected to find himself working on a dairy farm.

ENERGY efficiency grants of up to $25,000 are available for small to medium sized businesses to replace or upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

THE Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) recently held meetings in Canberra and said it was pleased with the support shown by senior federal ministers, shadow ministers and policy makers on the need for reforms to build the rural health system and rural medical workforce.

AFTER a three-year break due to COVID, the Heytesbury show was back on the first weekend in March, stronger than ever, and the Simpson Recreation Reserve came alive with a “fantastic” crowd numbers and strong numbers entered in the cattle and horse events.

CASTERTON’S world-renowned premier Australian working dog auction is at risk of folding after more than 25 years, with a convenor yet to be found for the event in 2023.

THE Victorian Government has announced a compensation scheme for farmers who are subjected to the building of new high voltage power lines across their land.

NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar is extremely concerned by the government announcement it plans to forge ahead with phase out plans for live sheep exports.

NEW research released on Wednesday painted a saddening picture of the mental health of Australia’s hard-working farmers, with close to a third (30 per cent) reporting a decline in their mental health over the past few years.