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Controlling rabbits in regional communities

Are rabbits a problem in your garden or small land holding? Would you like to know more about best practice rabbit control in regional communities?

Tips to assessing pastures after fire damage

One of the early tasks for farmers returning to their property after fires will be to evaluate the viability of pastures and grasses.

Future innovation the theme for grains conference

The VFF Grains Group’s Annual Conference is this year being held at the Rich River Golf Club in Moama on February 23-24 with the theme being Future Innovation in Broadacre Cropping.

Over 25,000 hay bales donated to Victorian farmers

The Victorian Farmers Federation has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the rural and regional community over the course of the emergency response to the fires in East Gippsland and Upper Murray regions.

Pasture recovery and livestock health post-rain

Producers in the New England region have been encouraged to consider their plans for pasture recovery and livestock health following rain in the area.

Business Edge workshops for red meat producers

Red meat producers across Australia have the opportunity to grow their business skills and financial understanding with Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) popular Business EDGE workshop available nationally in 2020.

Rebates available for water infrastructure on-farm

Drought affected farmers have the opportunity to access up to $50,000 to help with the purchase and installation of on-farm water infrastructure under the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

Financial assistance for fire-affected from Achmea

Immediate assistance for bushfire-affected clients is available from Australia’s specialist farm insurer Achmea, who is committed to rebuilding clients’ livelihoods and the resilience of agricultural communities.

Protecting Queensland flocks from wild dogs

AgForce has appointed a new Central West Queensland Wild Dog Coordinator to help revive Queensland’s once thriving wool and sheep meat industries by reducing the threat posed by wild dogs.

Fodder relief co-ordinated for bushfire zones

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by bushfires in Gippsland and the Upper Murray.

Exemptions in place for fire affected livestock

Agriculture Victoria has put in place an exemption to help Victorian producers impacted by fires move their livestock for sale or slaughter.

Livestock losses continue to grow in southern NSW

The NSW Government is ramping up its support for bushfire affected farmers in Southern NSW as the number of livestock confirmed to have perished across the State exceeds 13,000.