On the land Archive

Dairy cows at Ellinbank SmartFarm fitted with sensors that measure methane emissions.

HEALTHY cows produce fewer methane emissions, and that discovery by Agriculture Victoria (AV) scientists is helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.

Stacey Reesink says the ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ course is great for anyone at any stage of their business.

WRITING down a plan for your business is never more important when there is more than one person involved. To help farmers recognize their goals and get on the same page, Dairy Australia developed ‘Our Farm, Our Plan’ with support from Gardiner Dairy Foundation

  FONTERRA Co-operative Group Limited today announced it would proceed with an ownership review of Fonterra Australia. The co-op is considering the most appropriate ownership structure for Fonterra Australia, one option includes an IPO, with the intention the co-op retains a significant stake. Fonterra’s

To hear how the RFCS has helped dairy and other farmers, and how the service can benefit you, visit youtube.com and search RFCS Gippsland.

RFCS Gippsland is our local service helping farmers become more resilient, profitable and sustainable.

Thanks to a Bill Pyle Tertiary Scholarship, Hannah Thorson obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at La Trobe University in 2020.

STUDENTS from Victorian dairy communities who plan to start their tertiary studies in 2022 can now apply for a Gardiner Dairy Foundation scholarship.

Bass Coast Landcare Network will lead this year’s Sustainability Festival ‘Reimagined’.

THIS year’s Sustainability Festival ‘Reimagined’ will be led by the Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) over six weeks beginning on Saturday, October 23.

VFF Egg Group president, Brian Ahmed.

EGG farmers state-wide are donating pallets of local eggs to help feed thousands of Victorians.

New research is being conducted into extending milking intervals for dairy farmers.

MILKING cows is the most labour-intensive regular activity on dairy farms but new research into extended milking intervals (EMI) could free up time for southwest Victorian farmers.

Agriculture Victoria recommends a number of steps to help farmers ensure they’re ready for irrigation after flooding. Photo: Agriculture Victoria.

FARMERS in Gippsland this year have been lucky enough to experience a winter that has provided enough rainfall to meet plant water requirements.

The community is urged to have their say on the direction of the region’s land, water, biodiversity and coastal areas.

THE future management direction of the region’s land, water, biodiversity and coastal areas for the next six years is up for discussion.

Join a register of property owners keen to restore water frontages for platypuses.

SOUTH Gippsland Landcare Network is establishing a register of landowners who want to restore water frontages for platypuses.

Bryan Watterson conducting water testing.

AROUND 30 people tuned into an online seminar to wrap up South Gippsland Landcare Network’s (SGLN) Corner Inlet Citizen Science Water Quality Improvement Project last week.

If you love animals, then being a temporary foster carer for baby cows might just be for you.

AN ANIMAL rescue charity is in urgent need of temporary foster carers in South Gippsland to look after adorable calves until they can be adopted.