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Paddock pioneers - women in dairy lunch

Paddock pioneers- Women inDairy lunchWomen representing Gippsland’s dairy industry will come together to hear from trailblazing women from across agriculture at the 2025 Women in Dairy Gippsland Ladies Lunch. The annual event, now in its fourth year...

Beefing it up at Lardner Park

Lardner Park’s 50th anniversary steer trial will culminate in a Beef Day next week, with a program focused on current trends and future opportunities in the beef industry. The Beef Day will be held on Friday, November 14, bringing together beef...

“Just A Farmer” filmsparks conversations

About 200 farmers and community members came together at the West Gippsland Arts Centre recently for a screening of “Just A Farmer.“Created by Victorian farmer Leila McDougall, the film uses the power of storytelling to illuminate the silent...

Consider distance when transporting to abattoirs

In Australia, livestock often travel many kilometres, in some cases even thousands of kilometres interstate for processing. This long-distance travel often occurs where producers have long standing contracts that need to be fulfilled or species...

Watch for Phalaris poisoning in livestock

After months of dry conditions, recent rains have brought a lush flush of green growth across the region — but along with it comes a hidden danger for livestock - Phalaris toxicity. Livestock producers are being urged to monitor their animals...

Is hay the best option?

Every year Victorian grain crops face seasonal risks in spring. With the market for hay quite strong and the grain market looking weaker than other years, farmers might choose to cut their crops for hay instead of harvesting them. To help work out...

Beef day for Lardner Park

Lardner Park’s 2025 steer trial is well underway, marking the 50th anniversary of the pasture trial. This year’s trial culminates with a Beef Day on Friday, November 14, where there will be topical presentations and activations for sponsors...

Keeping soil in place when paddocks are bare

Maintenance is the key to reducing soil and sediment movement in paddocks. While spring rain is valuable for pastures and replenishing farm dams, run-off may also carry sediment into livestock dams, particularly where there is exposed soil in...

Bringing farmers together

The final “Look over the farm gate - help a mate” session was held at Ellinbank last week. The event was ehe last in a series of five events around the shire that brought farmers together, enabling farmers to enjoy lunch together and talk about how...

EPA operation finds dairy effluent in river

EPA Victoria has fined a Lang Lang dairy farmer $2035 after officers discovered effluent flowing into the Lang Lang River. EPA officers made the discovery during a special operation focusing on effluent management and drainage on dairy farms last...

Five key tips for silage

Capitalising on the spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on key factors will help ensure that you get the best possible return. Five key factors for silage this season are: 1. Only...

Management of Downer cows

As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this. The correct diagnosis and treatment of the condition could help save your time and money and protect your cow’s welfare...

Managing weeds from introduced fodder

With many farmers purchasing more fodder than usual, it’s a timely reminder about the increased risks of introducing weeds to your property. There are key steps that farmers should follow to minimise the risk of introducing and spreading unwanted...

Gippsland Jersey holds ground at national dairy panel

Gippsland Jersey made its voice heard on the national stage last week, with co-founder Sallie Jones the only small-scale processor invited to join a powerhouse panel alongside multi-national leaders and Federal Agriculture Minister Julie...

Calling agricultural women

Applications for the Women on Agricultural Boards program are now open. The Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) initiative is dedicated to empowering women in agriculture to step into governance and leadership roles across the sector. Now in its...

Spring calving is Q fever season

Gippsland farmers are being urged to protect themselves against Q fever this spring, particularly those in contact with cattle, sheep and goats. Spring calving is a peak risk period when farmers are exposed to birthing fluids, placental material, and...

Animal health reminders

Carefully managing livestock as they transition back onto pastures is crucial to avoid health issues. Farmers currently with stock in containment areas may be tempted to shift to paddock grazing once spring hits and some lush green pick is...

Plan ahead for firewood

SpringfirewoodcollectionopensLocal residents can now collect firewood for domestic use. The Spring firewood collection began last Monday and will continue until November 30. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests during the firewood...

Prevention is key - vaccinate against enterotoxaemia

If you keep a calendar with key farm management dates, ‘vaccinate stock’ could be a key entry at this time of year. But why, it’s an annual vaccination after all, isn’t it? Firstly, with abundant spring growth, losses due to enterotoxaemia, also...