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Wind turbines and solar panels are now part of livestock food safety checks. One year on, producers are weighing the impact of LPA changes on farms – and their future.

Meat industry weighs in on renewables

Wind turbines and solar energy systems were added to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program issued by the Integrity Systems Company in September 2024, and now producers

3 September, 2025

The Dressmaker has transcended national and language barriers, wooing audiences in Portugal (where is it known as Revenge is in Fashion).

Dressed for success: The Dressmaker movie marks 10 years

Leading CSIRO researchers joined Birchip Cropping Group this week to explore the next big innovations in Aussie farming — from data-driven tools to local fertiliser production.

BCG, CSIRO unite for farm innovation

TAKING on shearing as a 17-year-old two decades ago, Nikki Lyons revived her career during the COVID years as a mother of four children, and now with setting world records, has a underlying motivation to see sheep farming promoted positively. On Wednesday, she will attempt to set the nine-hour women’s merino lamb shearing record in Marnoo.

No dust on Nikki as shear glory awaits

General News

His term as president of the National Farmer’s Federation coming to an end, David Jochinke said he has learned much about advocacy since over 25 years ago when he went to a town meeting to express his frustration about how silos were operating – “and essentially came home the treasurer and secretary of the West Wimmera District Council”.

Jochinke hangs up hat to put boots back on

NEARING the end of his time as National Farmers Federation president comes with mixed feelings for David Jochinke,...

10 October, 2025

Local News

The Man in the Corner: Three cheers to low gears

You can tell it’s peak hay season when there’s a tractor parked out the...

Local News

Melbourne Show brings wider experience for Longy students

Students from Longerenong College's Show Steers program recently...

Harrow News

Historic brumbies on the hoofs find sanctuary in the West

Since February this year, and about five minutes out of Harrow, the...