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Lancefield’s Lakin succeeds at Show
LANCEFIELD local Andrew Lakin has had a dream week at the Royal Melbourne Show, securing two ribbons thanks to his sheep in the Suffolk...
A solution to a dry argument
LET’S get one thing straight, rain doesn’t magically end a drought. A few wet days might make city folks think the crisis is over,...
Farmers meeting in Pyalong
PROTECT Our Farms, the grassroots organisation formed to fight restrictive planning controls in Mitchell Shire, is expanding its work to tackle broader challenges facing...
Twin lamb disease cases warned
SHEEP producers are being warned that they may begin to see cases of pregnancy toxaemia or twin lamb disease in their ewes, a new...
Lancefield market to make a return
The Lancefield and District Farmers Market returns this coming Saturday with a full house of 85 local and regional producers.Recent adjustments to market bookings...
Public input sought on animal production regulations
Public input is invited on proposed changes to the state’s planning regulations for animal production.The changes will see a new clause in the Victoria...
Technology set to usher in farming ‘revolution’
By Colin MacGillivrayKilmore East farmer Kevin Butler believes a successful local demonstration of livestock satellite tracking technology heralds one of the ‘biggest revolutions in...
Sustainability in the spotlight at Seymour expo
The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is set to begin later this month, with its learning hub aiming to share information on living sustainability, managing...
Green Wedge spaces prioritised by City of Whittlesea
THE wellbeing impacts of green spaces, the environmental significance of natural landscapes, reduced pollution, flood impact and agricultural jobs were identified in feedback to...
Mitchell Shire’s farming future a topic of debate
Does the future of Mitchell Shire farming lie in large-scale, broadacre operations or with smaller, more flexible lots?That was the question at the centre...