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18th December 2024

AM Edition

$25m price tag for Victorian dairy farms

An emerging dairy processor is selling a 900ha dairy aggregation, spanning four farms in northern Victoria. See the details.

Victoria flags licensing stock agents

Livestock agents in Victoria could soon be part of a national licensing regime, according to the state’s Agriculture Minister Ros Spence.

Live exports boom but fears remain

Live export figures show strong numbers to major customers but “people think that it if it is live sheep today, it could be live cattle tomorrow.”

Blackberry infestations explode

Repeated bushfires, followed by three wet seasons has led to an explosion in blackberry infestations that are blocking bush access.

Millions to be spent upgrading country school toilets

More than $3.3 million has been contracted by the state government for school toilet upgrades, in what one MP is calling a questionable use of taxpayer funds.

Australian wine industry headed for a major correction

The crisis engulfing Australia’s wine industry shows little signs of abating as many growers endure a third vintage of prices below their cost of production.