Tag: Rural
Shock over billion-dollar deal
Murray Goulburn suppliers have reacted with shock to news that the dairy co-op had accepted a $1.31 billion buyout from Canadian company Saputo.
However Victoria’s...
Host roped into the show
QUOTE: “You just can’t get people to stop and look at the cattle now. People don’t appreciate the country atmosphere”
PRECEDE: The Dandenong Show has...
Prices break $1000
Last Wednesdays yarding at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange increased by 200 head with the market average of $1009 which is up $61 on the...
Market gets a spring in its step
There were approximately 440 export and 300 young cattle penned representing a similar overall number week-on-week at Pakenham’s Victorian Livestock Exchange.
Competition strengthened with a...
Three new faces on GippsDairy board
Three new directors were appointed to the GippsDairy Board at the recent annual general meeting.
Neerim South’s David Johnson, DataGene evaluation manager Michelle Axford...
Founding family continues show’s bloodline
“While I’ve done other things, I’ve always maintained that connection with the agricultural side of things”
“It’s in my blood” is bandied about a lot...
Couple pin their tale on donkeys
“I say to people, unless you’re buying from a respected breeder you have to know what your bloodlines are, you have to do your...
Quality drives market higher
There were approximately 380 export and 350 young cattle penned representing an increase of 250 head week-on-week at Pakenham’s Victorian Livestock Exchange.
The usual buying...
Protecting your flock
For many semi-closed flocks, the purchase and introduction of rams is when disease may be introduced.
One disease to watch out for is ovine brucellosis...
Veal market sees lighter demand
Last Wednesday’s yarding at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange consisted of mainly vealers which sold to easier demand.
Steers and heifers were stronger but very few...
Manage the balance of risk
Agriculture Victoria Dairy Services Officer Greg O’Brien continues his advice on how to tackle spring.
Grain or hay may be cheapest?
With cereal grain selling...
Farrier’s got new career nailed
“You never stop learning. The further I go into it - and I’ve been in it two years now - the more I realise...
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Campers stumbled across burnt-out campsite, jury told
A pink handbag and wallets with missing cards were found at a fire-blackened campsite a day after Russel Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly...
