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Locality: Southbank, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 Hundreds of fruit growers will be affected by two fruit fly outbreaks in the Riverland, Biosecurity SA says.

25.01.2022 Victoria has recorded one new local coronavirus case, with another two reported in hotel quarantine.

25.01.2022 Fruit and vegetable growers across Australia are continuing to count the cost of a labour shortage that has seen millions of dollars’ worth of produce go to waste. See how much farmers are estimated to have lost.

25.01.2022 The first week of summer weaner calf sales for 2021 has started with a bang. Don't miss our coverage from the saleyards! Casterton: https://bit.ly/357vDAg Wodonga: https://bit.ly/3naRqND Hamilton: https://bit.ly/38bYDbM... Mortlake: https://bit.ly/2Lq2gCg See more

25.01.2022 The first international dairy trading session for 2021 has produced some pleasing results for the sector following on from a bullish trend last month.

25.01.2022 Have you got your copy of next year's Dog Calendar yet? Head to your local newsagent to pick up one today. More: https://bit.ly/2Jm8hhW

25.01.2022 The Aussie dollar has risen beyond expectations. How will it affect agricultural exports?

25.01.2022 The wool market has remained relatively firm after accounting for the strong US currency exchange rate.

24.01.2022 Brisbane will enter a three day lockdown in a bid to contain a potential outbreak of a mutant strain of COVID-19.

24.01.2022 Quality grass-fed cattle continued to keep cattle prices soaring at the Ballarat store sale today with current rates $600 above this time last year. Prospective buyer Frank Eldridge (pictured) from Colac said the market was too strong today to buy into for him to realise a good sale margin. See the full sale report: https://bit.ly/3nVSpml

24.01.2022 Plans that would see fresh fruit and vegetable juice stripped of its five star health rating could put a nail in the coffin for a lot of orange farmers.

23.01.2022 After harvesting his canola, Elmore grain grower Andrew Holmberg is poised for a bumper barley crop and he still has wheat to go. Here's why things are going so well: https://bit.ly/2JhGRKN

23.01.2022 Young riders from clubs including Ararat, Donald, Horsham, Maryborough and Stawell battled it out to qualify for the upcoming state titles. See who made the cut. https://bit.ly/392ybAE

23.01.2022 JUST IN: A big crowd at Wodonga’s Angus weaner sale today has been left shocked after it took just two hours for the lot to sell, with many saying it’s the best they’ve ever seen.

23.01.2022 Country Victorians are a special focus of spending in the state’s latest Budget, writes Victoria’s new Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas in this opinion piece.

23.01.2022 Industrial hemp farmers say the time is right to unlock the plant’s full potential as agriculture chases its $100 billion target.

23.01.2022 UPDATE: Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says he will be writing to his Chinese counterpart, urging against running with emotions. It comes after it was revealed China was actively discouraging spinning mills there from using Australian cotton.

22.01.2022 JUST IN: Buyers have pushed weaner calf returns 100c/kg higher than even the selling agents dared to hope at Casterton. See the prices here.

22.01.2022 A major study into the causes of Australia’s horror Black Summer bushfires has tallied the losses and painted a scary picture of the future.

22.01.2022 Farmers are being advised they’re better off letting their children wait to inherit the family farm, than fork out millions in ownership transfer charges. Is it time to scrap the taxes?

22.01.2022 Our weekly wrap up of what's going on in the hay market is here.

22.01.2022 Luke Armstrong and Vanessa Lipscombe built their cheese factory inside a shipping container, and named their cheeses for the alpine region they now call home.

21.01.2022 Another regional Victorian shire has become free of active coronavirus cases. Data for the 24 hours to Saturday shows only two shires have one active case each left. See where the remaining cases are.

21.01.2022 GRAIN MARKET WRAP: The holiday period may be quiet for domestic demand, but a hectic shipping program is under way. See what fresh pricing opportunities exporters are providing for growers this week.

20.01.2022 Monique and Tanya Lunn turned their humble shed into a farmgate shop to cope with COVID-19 restrictions. Their huge effort saved their mushroom business, but also helped more than 30 local producers survive the pandemic shutdown.

20.01.2022 The Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale is back with another quiz for The Weekly Times’ readers. Test your knowledge now to find out if you need to hit the books in 2021. #Tuesdaytrivia https://bit.ly/3b7Rona

20.01.2022 The terrifying moment a huge snake pops up next to a driver’s window in NSW and hitches a ride with the car has been captured on video.

20.01.2022 China has been a major buyer of Australian agricultural produce. but with relations quickly souring, where should Australia look to export to next?

20.01.2022 Liesbeth Long is among farmers running for rural Victorian councils who have completed our Farmer’s Council Form Guide with rates imbalance at the top of her agenda. Candidates, tell us why you are running here.

19.01.2022 This year’s figures of traumatic deaths at workplaces from WorkSafe Victoria reveals a concerning statistic about on-farm incidents.

19.01.2022 The cropping season has been on the drier side for Donald grain growers Dennis Baker and Finbar Wilde, but crops are still tracking well. Here’s how their season has been.

19.01.2022 Mildura has been floated as a possible quarantine base for up to 150 seasonal workers coming from Pacific Island nations to work on Victorian farms. Here’s why.

19.01.2022 More than 30 train passengers have escaped unscathed after a ute hit a train in regional Victoria.

19.01.2022 A group of Australian table grape growers are seeking more than $7 million in compensation after they unwittingly sprayed a contaminated product, destroying their vines and income. It’s taken a huge toll on our mental health," one grower said. "A mistake like this puts farmers, and consumers, at risk."

19.01.2022 New research from the University of Queensland has found a link between pregnant ewes and frequent shearing.

19.01.2022 Select Harvests, which is one of Australia’s largest almond producers, is about to expand even further following its acquisition of a first-tier orchard in northwest Victoria.

18.01.2022 Prices at today’s Casterton weaner sale have surprised many bidders, with some pens making around $400 more than at the same time last year.

18.01.2022 The family of a Timboon woman has thanked searchers after a tragic end to the hunt for their missing grandmother.

18.01.2022 They've been staples in South Africa and America for generations, now biltong and jerky are making their mark in Australia. Meet the Victorian producers bringing the delicacies to life.

18.01.2022 The first week of summer weaner calf sales has commenced with a bang. Don't miss the latest from today’s sale at Mortlake: https://bit.ly/2JHliDB

18.01.2022 Check out Little River grain grower Matthew Richmond in his crops at Lara! It has been one of the best seasons for the grower yet. READ: https://bit.ly/2FBuB5Z

18.01.2022 Summer is a great time of year for salads. Here are seven simple, colourful and delicious recipes for you to try. https://bit.ly/2XlXKYc

17.01.2022 CALLING ALL POOCHES: We are on the hunt for a four-legged canine hero to feature in The Weekly Times 2021 Dog Calendar. Whether it’s a terrier from Terang, or a kelpie from Cobram, all are in the running to be crowned The Weekly Times’ next calendar dog. Competition details: https://bit.ly/30p2GgJ

17.01.2022 Some parts of southeast Australia recorded five times more rain during 2020 than the previous year. We analyse more than 170 centres to discover where it fell and who missed out.

17.01.2022 There is a healthy and growing thirst for Australian malting barley in the Indian malting and brewing industry, according to the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre.

17.01.2022 The former boss of Seafood Industry Australia is taking on the top administrative role at the Victorian Farmers Federation.

17.01.2022 JUST IN: Day two of the Casterton weaner sales has seen one of the highest cents-per-kilogram price paid in a Victorian saleyard.

17.01.2022 The government’s top doc Paul Kelly has said Australians may get the COVID vaccine sooner, as case numbers rose in three states.

16.01.2022 FREE TO READ: This spectacular dish is perfect for a special occasion. Just make sure you know where everyone’s spice-tolerance threshold is this chilli flavour has a kick.

16.01.2022 Three cases of coronavirus were detected on Monday after more than 32,500 tests were received. Meanwhile, thousands of Victorians stranded in NSW are amping up their desperate pleas to come home.

16.01.2022 In a not so happy start to the new year, growers in north west Victoria have been left counting the cost of devastating hail damage to their crops.

16.01.2022 During this busy summer selling time, The Weekly Times brings you the data, trends and stories from every major weaner calf sale. WHAT YOU GET: http://bit.ly/2JxaYxT Picture from yesterday's Naracoorte sale: Kate Dowler

16.01.2022 ANALYSIS: There were three words uttered by both buyers and sellers at the opening Hamilton calf sale, which sums up the state of trading in the beef industry: it is scary.

16.01.2022 It was another dazzling display of prices made at the third day of the Hamilton weaner sales, with high-quality Hereford, Limousin and Charolais-sired calves on offer.

15.01.2022 With only a fortnight to go before Victorian farmers chose their next leader, have your say on who you think should take over the reins in 2021.

15.01.2022 New rules for international travellers flying into Australia have been revealed, amid a push to keep out the UK’s mutant virus strain.

15.01.2022 Oversee the transformation of a 1400ha ex-forestry property, reverting the land to pasture and into a world class farming enterprise. That's just one of the latest ag job opportunities in our comprehensive vacancies guide.

15.01.2022 Meet Shine Awards finalist Sarah Mostyn, who runs a goat dairy at Cohuna and established a vibrant farmers' and makers' market to help other local producers and artisans connect with customers. Sarah is one of 18 finalists in The Weekly Times 2020 Shine Awards, supported by Harvey Norman. Visit www.shineawards.com.au to read about all the nominees and finalists.

15.01.2022 When we put the call out for entries into our 2021 Dogs Calendar contest we were inundated with photos, from the cute and cuddly to the serious working dogs. Here’s some of the finalists that caught our eye.

14.01.2022 In an exclusive interview with The Weekly Times, former British foreign secretary David Owen said a Canberra-London trade deal would be of benefit to both British and Australian farmers.

14.01.2022 With buyers keen to get back into breeding, the competition for heifers was fierce at Wodonga’s first sale of the season. All the details here.

14.01.2022 A mild winter and cool flowering has lead to Andrew Nagorcka recording his best ever canola yield at his Hamilton farm.

14.01.2022 One of John Williamson’s most beloved songs has just been made into a book. He reflects on how the tune changed his life, and how the pandemic has changed his industry.

14.01.2022 A huge annual charity hay drive to help drought-affected farmers has been postponed in an emotional announcement explaining how coronavirus has taken its toll.

13.01.2022 December was supposed to herald the restart of Victoria’s seasonal worker program, yet the labour recruitment scheme looks no closer to delivering farmers with pickers and packers they desperately need.

13.01.2022 The Federal Government needs to step in to protect Australia’s water management from parochial state governments, writes Speak Up Campaign admin officer Shelley Scoullar.

13.01.2022 Restockers have recently been snapping up cattle at a rate of knots. But data shows we’re not officially in a rebuild. Here's why Queensland will play an important role in coming months.

13.01.2022 Are you a farmer and running in the upcoming council elections? The Weekly Times is compiling a list of all farmers running statewide in October and is keen for your input. COMPLETE OUR SURVEY NOW.

13.01.2022 Andrew Hoy and fellow Olympians have been making their mark in eventing competitions on both sides of the world. Read the results here. #horses #equestrian #equestrianlife #eventing

13.01.2022 Strewth, that’s a strawberry! Rosemary from Traralgon says most of her crop this year are similar to this one, and they are just beautiful. A big contrast to last year when she got hardly any. Subscribe to The Weekly Times for your rural news: https://bit.ly/39iHNJw

12.01.2022 More than 600 people will be moved from a western NSW prison after mice caused damage to wiring and ceiling panels.

12.01.2022 Kingfish, gummy sharks and snapper dominate the saltwater, while Murray cod and yellowbelly were the best options in the fresh.

12.01.2022 Hereford and Euro-cross cattle sold at Wodonga are destined for restockers’ paddocks spanning Australia’s eastern states after selling for extraordinary prices amid fierce competition.

12.01.2022 The Victorian Coalition is drawing on the skills of a Black Saturday Royal Commission lawyer and others to devise a plan that revives the CFA as an independent firefighting force.

12.01.2022 Australian farmers benefited from relatively low fertiliser prices in 2020. So what does the outlook look like for the new season?

11.01.2022 Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout strategy reveals when meat processing workers will have access to the jab, considered ‘critical and high-risk workers’ under the plan.

11.01.2022 Warmer weather and eased regional restrictions mean it is the perfect time to explore Victoria. See some of The Weekly Times’ top picks for a visit to the Grampians.

11.01.2022 The sun-baked red sands of South Australia, NSW and Victoria’s Mallee have been turned into plantations of green at the height of summer. But it comes at a cost.

11.01.2022 Coronavirus may have slowed the domestic economy, but 2020 trade through the Port of Melbourne is up on last year. Here’s what caused the boost in numbers.

11.01.2022 JUST IN: The crowd was left speechless by the strength of prices at the final Hamilton weaner sale of the first week of the season. Here’s the latest from the saleyards.

10.01.2022 Elise Brown was just 19 years old when she became the new owner of Fair Dinkum Dogs, making waterproof coats for dogs. This is how certain breeds prompted a big change for the business.

10.01.2022 JUST IN: At what is being touted as the dearest Merino sale ever held in the NSW Riverina, some pens of 2019-drop ewes have sold above $350 with prices easily exceeding the benchmark Hay sale.

10.01.2022 JUST IN: Price rates for Hereford weaners at the Wodonga calf sale have matched the strength of recent Angus sales. Here’s the latest from the yards.

10.01.2022 From Queensland's outback to the Apple Isle, communities across Australia are stronger because of the efforts of amazing rural women. We want to hear about the women who make a real difference in your rural or regional community. Nominate someone today, and give her the chance to Shine.

10.01.2022 Sumitomo Corporation has sold Emerald Grain. Find out who is the new buyer.

10.01.2022 Here's the weekend content you need! Check out the finalists in The Weekly Times 2021 Dogs Calendar contest.

09.01.2022 BREAKING: National Cabinet has agreed masks must be worn on all domestic and international flights. Travellers to Australia will also face pre-flight testing.

09.01.2022 This Lakes Entrance family will celebrate their craft brewery’s one-year anniversary in December, and are raising a toast to a summer tourist season that could reverse their village’s fortunes.

09.01.2022 The Victorian Farmers Federation says farmers should be made to fit roll bars to their quad bikes, not manufacturers, but not everyone in the industry agrees.

09.01.2022 There have been four new locally transmitted coronavirus cases diagnosed in NSW, including a teen who travelled to regional parts of the state.

09.01.2022 The Federal Government is convening an advisory group to look into mandatory certification for all food and products labelled as organic.

09.01.2022 Skin and hide exports from Victoria fell last year. And prospects for the industry in 2021 look uncertain as the coronavirus outbreak continues.

09.01.2022 Marc Serafino and Jenny Abalos turned Marc’s cider-making hobby into their Darraweit Valley Cider business. This is why they planted more than 2000 apple trees to do it. https://bit.ly/3k4u5My

09.01.2022 Moama’s Hayley Trotter was just 24 when an on-court accident changed her life forever. She shares her heartbreaking story with The Weekly Times to help improve outcomes and limit brain damage for other stroke survivors. Read: https://bit.ly/3l54seJ

09.01.2022 Restockers rebuilding the nation’s cattle herd are central to extraordinary results from four Victorian saleyards on the final day of the first week of the state’s calf-sales season.

08.01.2022 Have you been asked your views on animal welfare lately? The Victorian Government is behind a phone poll questioning voters about sentience and related concepts, according to a concerned state Opposition MP.

08.01.2022 The average price for steers was pushed over 500c/kg at day two of the Hamilton weaner sales. See the sale report.

08.01.2022 The Weekly Times' Back Paddock readers certainly have a competitive streak and pride for their regions when it comes to the size of their chickens’ eggs. Gill was flying the flag this week for the North Central Victoria chickens, who had been able to beat the 107g and 108g eggs recently produced in the Western District, in Ballan and Cavendish. Last week my ladies produced an egg that weighed in at 124 grams. ‘Ouch’ is the only word that can be used to describe it!! Gill wrote to us. It’s an impressive egg, no doubt, but it is not quite at the top of the pecking order. Unfortunately for Gill, the new number to beat was 126g, courtesy of a triple yolker from an Australorp crossbred sent in by Marcia. But Gill can claim silver thus far, beating another Western District egg, a 120g effort from Koroit. The battle goes on.

08.01.2022 Duncan Murdoch, Morris' national product manager for McIntosh Distribution, says the latest Morris 9 Series air carts and range of system refinements all add up to a significant jump in functionality and performance for growers.

08.01.2022 Cooking chips or roast tonight and not sure what type of potatoes to use? Here are the varieties that best suit each cooking method, and how to grow them yourself.

08.01.2022 Pressure is growing on fast food outlets to reveal the country of origin of their ingredients after two household names signed up to the scheme.

07.01.2022 What does the word meat really mean? A linguist weighs in on the scrutinsation of vegan labelling now the centre of a senate inquiry. Full story: https://bit.ly/3vGCgUp

07.01.2022 Australian beef and lamb could be more freely available in British supermarkets by the end of the year as part of a post-Brexit trade deal.

07.01.2022 Hard to believe this was just more than a week ago! This photo was sent in from Ballan of the snow last Friday. Elsewhere, five-week-old bucket calf Leroy showed us all how to keep warm with his beanie. Subscribe to The Weekly Times for your rural news: https://bit.ly/3cW8DXt

07.01.2022 Australia’s wine industry says the fallout from China’s wine tariffs will be felt right through the supply chain, while it scrambles to find new markets. Here is what producers are thinking.

07.01.2022 Victoria’s new Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas says her north-east Victorian upbringing will be front-of-mind at the decision-making table.

07.01.2022 In an exclusive interview with The Weekly Times, former British foreign secretary David Owen says a Canberra-London deal would be of benefit to both British and Australian farmers.

06.01.2022 Federal Ag Minister David Littleproud says an amnesty for undocumented workers needs deep consideration, as Western Australia becomes the first state to publicly back the idea.

06.01.2022 It was a smaller yarding at today's Hamilton female weaner sale, which kept prices high.

06.01.2022 South East farmers who normally grow out their own weaners on stubbles to sell direct have been enticed back to the yards by the skyrocketing weaner prices. Here’s the latest from Naracoorte. (Heifer results to come later today from day two of sale)

06.01.2022 Colac residents are urged to get tested for COVID-19 after coronavirus fragments were found in a wastewater sample taken at a treatment plant more than a week ago.

06.01.2022 Are you a young farmer or know of one? We would love to hear from you. Whether it be livestock, cropping, dairy or horticulture - head to the link in this story to send us through some details and we will be in touch to profile the amazing work young farmers are doing across Australia.

05.01.2022 One of the biggest stoushes in a community has come closer to resolution. What did VCAT rule on the Muckatah Recreation Reserve?

04.01.2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made special mention of seasonal farm workers in his announcement of new pre-flight test rules for overseas arrivals, offering an alternative if necessary.

04.01.2022 A good path can add drama and intrigue to a garden. From materials to foundations to planning, here are the tips to keep in mind.

04.01.2022 It took less than an hour for weaner calves at Wangaratta to break 500c/kg today, soaring as high as 545c/kg in the opening run. Our coverage live from the saleyard: https://bit.ly/3hKlSNg

04.01.2022 Two former Hawthorn premiership players debuted, but it was a 22-goal haul from the state’s west which stole the show as country footy came alive again across Victoria.

04.01.2022 This simple muscat-poached pear dessert can be served hot, warm or cold, making it especially ideal for springtime. Get the recipe here. https://bit.ly/3l0qxLG

04.01.2022 It was a tale of big weights, a big crowd, and big money at the Hamilton weaner calf sale. Here’s the latest from the saleyards.

03.01.2022 Gippsland MP Darren Chester has slammed the Victorian Government’s border closure with NSW as a ‘bit of a mess’, with residents left stranded.

03.01.2022 Dear price trends for young heifers and steers continued at the Wangaratta weaner sale. Here’s how the sale ended up.

03.01.2022 A scramble over shearers has forced some wool growers into a bidding war. We take a look at the big money on offer and what’s causing the pressure on the wool industry.

03.01.2022 Donald Trump praised his army of supporters despite storming the US Capitol Building, where a woman was shot and later died. President-elect Joe Biden blasted the siege.

03.01.2022 Cast your vote on today's #VirtuAg Pulse question brought to you by WorkSafe Victoria here: https://bit.ly/34elKPH

03.01.2022 World Health Organisation experts looking into the origins of COVID-19 have been refused entry into China.

02.01.2022 Product Safety Australia has issued a series of urgent recalls on popular vehicles after noticing alarming faults that could potentially cause injury or death.

02.01.2022 Global wine producer Treasury Wine Estates is wasting no time insulating its vineyards from the effects of Australia’s hot, bushfire-prone summers with new technology.

02.01.2022 Harry Armistead Riemer on his pony Pant-y-Flynon Cariad was among the winners at the Victorian Show Horse Council’s Classic event at Whittlesea Showgrounds. Read more of the results here. https://bit.ly/3908zV3 : Lisa Gordon

01.01.2022 The agriculture industry is paying tribute to two powerhouses wool executive Vincent Matthews and beekeeping extraordinaire Bob McDonald who passed away last week.

01.01.2022 Average prices at the opening week of the iconic summer weaner calf sales have smashed records. Here’s all you need to know from the saleyards.

01.01.2022 From chocolate cake to cheesecake and the classic scone, here are The Weekly Times' top-10 most popular dessert recipes. Which one will you be trying out this weekend? https://bit.ly/36kJFQu