On the land

On the land

Farmers over 60 the target of new safety campaign

THE VICTORIAN Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) held the launch of their new handbook in Phillip Island yesterday. The handbook, Stay Farming Longer and Safer: A practical guide for older farmers and their families, is...

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Creating more good days on the farm

WE all know what a ‘good day’ and ‘not so good day’ looks like on the farm, but it can be really valuable to understand how our own attitude and approach impacts us, the people around us, and our animals. Research used by Global Leadership...

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Over seventy years of breeding

THE Meikle family opened their farm on Sunday afternoon to share their Tarwin Poll Herefords herd with Gippsland producers. The annual occasion allows David and Ann to interact with local farmers and share the story behind their seventy years of...

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Timely resource for sheep producers

AS Victoria’s grain harvest draws to a close in many parts of the state, Agriculture Victoria has updated a resource for farmers intending to graze crop stubble. Agriculture Victoria Senior Veterinary Officer, Paul Beltz said the Agriculture...