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Wimmera rare earth mine approved by state government

A proposed rare earths mine which covers 2500ha of arable farmland has been approved, despite concerns from local farmers.

Final week frenzy hits $9.70/kg milk solids

Smaller players are pushing up their opening offers as the dairy farmgate ‘auction’ enters the final week. Here’s the latest.

‘It’s compensation for the rates we got two years ago’: Inside the wild ride for lamb

The record prices seen in the lamb industry this year are defying the long-accepted logic of supply and demand. We break down the key figures.

‘An honour to be at the top’: Ballarat lambs make Victorian record of $428

A pen of extra heavy lambs has sold for a new Victorian record of $428 at the Ballarat saleyards, just $3 shy of the national high set at Griffith two weeks ago.

Labour hire companies trouble Vic’s hort industry

Victoria’s horticulture regions have the worst rates for noncompliance in the country, with labour hire companies being issued the bulk of infringements.

Canola prices jump 9 per cent

Canola prices jump 9 per cent to $874/tonne and wheat futures rise amid frost damage in NSW. See how grain and oilseed prices are tracking.

Young gun helping farmers connect with ag workers

Inspired by a cattle pregnancy test, a Young farmer is using technology to help the agricultural industry connect workers with ag jobs.

I was six when I decided this is what to do with my life

This Aussie knew when she was six exactly what she wanted to do with her life.