FARMER Alan Bennett from Lawloit - bordering the Big Desert between Kaniva and Nhill, has had several sheep mauled by wild dogs.

FOUNDATION for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Gardiner Foundation have awarded $38,052 to eight community groups across South Western Victoria for local initiatives that will support, strengthen and sustain their dairying regions.

AUSTRALIA’S giant lizards could hold the key to help farmers reduce the number of sheep being infected by a painful and potentially fatal disease.

FOLLOWING last week’s report on the cancellation of the Ram Sale at this year’s Sheepvention, the question of a possible reinstatement in 2025 has been raised.

FAMILY farms held in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) are under threat from the proposed application of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to unrealised gains.

AN Australian world-first dairy database including more than 100,000 cow records could hold the key to longer-lasting cows.

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing a private members Bill that would remove regulations stopping farmers from growing industrial hemp.

The Victorian Government is making sure more regional communities across Victoria can attract, stage and deliver sporting, cultural and entertainment events on their doorstop, with new grants set to attract thousands of visitors, create more jobs and back local businesses across the state.

IT’S dry and things are difficult on the farm – everyone knows that.

MAY saw the release of a tight state budget for the coming financial year by the Victorian Government, which didn’t bring any joy for the agriculture sector.