23+ hour, 32+ min ago  (446+ words) For more than 27 years, Australian vegetable and fruit growers have relied on a distinctive blue snail and slug bait to protect some of the nation's highest value crops. Today, that same trusted formulation continues to support farmers who demand proven,…...

19+ hour, 53+ min ago  (372+ words) Australia's trucking industry has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to temporarily halve the national fuel excise and remove the road user charge on diesel trucks, describing the move as a much'needed lifeline for struggling operators. Australian Trucking Association chair Mark…...

20+ hour, 11+ min ago  (325+ words) Alexandra's rodeo has returned in style, drawing strong crowds, elite competitors and a powerful show of support for firefighters as the town continues to recover from this summer's bushfires. Event organiser Andrew Embling said the night was a clear success,…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (461+ words) Australians will need to wait for weeks before fuel-price relief flows through to the bowser under a cut to the fuel excise. The Albanese government's halving of the fuel tax will begin on Wednesday, slashing petrol and diesel costs by…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1004+ words) In the northern grains region, it can be difficult to implement effective consecutive sprays across the whole fallow area after every summer rain event. Logistics, labour and suitable spray conditions don't always align. Fast-growing fallow weeds which recover from, or…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (431+ words) For Australian apple and pear growers, Harvista 1.3SC is becoming an increasingly important crop management tool for those wanting to reduce fruit drop, improve fruit colour or manipulate harvest timing to help manage harvest logistics. Harvista 1.3SC from AgroFresh is a plant…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (485+ words) The ABC has reported that two north-west Victorian towns ran out of fuel last week. "For most Victorians, a fuel shortage means cancelled plans, longer queues and a tighter weekly budget," he said. "For farmers,timing is everything. Farming runs…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (373+ words) Each season, Australia's graingrowers rise to the challenge of coaxing the best from their paddocks. This year, FMC Australasia is giving that challenge a refreshing twist with the launch of Farmer, Grow A Beer " a light-hearted yield competition designed for…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (119+ words) Riders compete for chance at international stage'countrynews.com.au Riders champing at the bit in Shepparton for chance to compete internationally The Northern Victorian Showjumping Club hosted the World Cup Festival at the WB Hunter Reserve in Shepparton from Friday,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (581+ words) I was pleased to read in a recent Country News article about the re-amalgamation of the two dairy bodies in Victoria, once again under the banner of the VFF/UDV. Congratulations to both leadership teams for taking positive steps to…...