On the land

Shed Talk – For Farmers, by farmers to support yourself and your mates

THE AgMind Australia – For farmers, by farmers, free Shed Talk event in Surf Beach is being held on Wednesday, September 17, from 10 am until 2 pm by founder, Nikole Schellekens. Shed Talk is a workshop on farmer wellbeing and mental health...

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Nicole May

11 Sep 2025

On the land

Lactalis acquisition threatens many iconic dairy brands according to UDV

THE acquisition of Fonterra by French dairy giant Lactalis could spell the end of many iconic dairy brands according to the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV). Fonterra’s Darnum plant was built by Bonlac Foods in July 1997 and acquired by...

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Bruce Wardley

11 Sep 2025

On the land

100 unit rotary milking parlour opens up options for Nyora farming family

THE BRAND new 100 unit rotary milking parlour at the Lancey family farm in Nyora has been in operation for about two months and farmer of 40 years, Chris Lancey is happy with its performance. The family had the option to put in another 70 unit...

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Courtney O'Brien

10 Sep 2025

On the land

High prices dominate saleyards, as sellers rejoice

HIGH prices dominated Thursday’s store sale, with recent rains very much welcomed, but more still needed to dampen the dry soil. There were plenty of people at the yards perusing for a Thursday outing, some ready to buy if the prices dropped...

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Sentinel-Times

09 Sep 2025

On the land

Scrap the ‘emergency services tax’ and lighten farmer’s load, says Bath

MEMBER for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, has renewed her call for the State Government to scrap the emergency services tax, following compelling findings from a Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) survey that highlights widespread frustration and...

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Sentinel-Times

06 Sep 2025

On the land

Plenty on show at the South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo

THE South Gippsland Dairy and Farming Expo kicked off today and continues into tomorrow from 10am until 3pm at the Korumburra Showgrounds. Lots to check-out, learn about new technologies and meet the exhibitors in person, so head down to the...

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Sentinel-Times

03 Sep 2025

News

Fears Ag scientists’ jobs next to go in State’s cost-cutting drive

THE State Government promised no frontline service cuts but, according to the Victorian Nationals, the Premier is now “targeting Victoria’s incredible team of agricultural research scientists”. That’s according to Emma Kealy MP, Deputy...

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Michael Giles

22 Aug 2025

On the land

Visit Landcare at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo

VISIT the Landcare stall to explore the many free resources available to dairy farmers. You’ll find practical information on a wide range of workshops offered throughout the year, including weed and pest control, soil health, multi-species...

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Nicole May

22 Aug 2025

Community

What it took to get a Woolamai farmer a drought-relief cheque

Woolamai grazing country should look like this but dramatically less rainfall this year have left pastures distressed, water storages low, and primary producers with big feed bills. IT TAKES a lot to prise money out of the State Government, it...

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Michael Giles

15 Aug 2025

On the land

Staying ahead of the carbon curve: Workshops for low emissions farming

ARE you a South Gippsland farmer curious about carbon farming? As markets, banks and insurance companies move to meet their carbon emissions commitments, farmers may increasingly need to demonstrate low-emission practices across their supply chains...

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Nicole May

14 Aug 2025

On the land

Market keeps impressing

ANGUS steers weighing between 300 and 380 kilos achieved excellent results at Thursday’s Leongatha Store Sale, livestock agent Simon Henderson of Phelan & Henderson & Co noting prices between $5.61and $5.94 per kilo, many making around...

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Andrew Paloczi

07 Aug 2025

On the land

Rain welcomed by farmers across South Gippsland

Farmers may not be rejoicing just yet but with farm dams across the region at last starting to fill steady rain across most parts of South Gippsland and the Bass Coast has been more than welcome. Rainfall totals in most districts are already close...

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Bruce Wardley

28 Jul 2025

On the land

Kongwak PS helps in revegetating a kilometre-long wildlife corridor

THERE were plenty of dirty hands and smiles of achievement last Friday after Kongwak Primary School (KPS) students celebrated National Schools Tree Day by donning their gumboots and tree planters and contributing over 100 indigenous plants to the...

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Nicole May

28 Jul 2025