Prime agricultural land in Gippsland will be permanently safeguarded, with the Victorian Government exempting almost 4000 hectares from mining and minerals exploration. (more…)
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Tips about compost use on-farm
Many farmers use compost and manure for various soil structure and fertility benefits. But for both crop and livestock enterprises compost use is a potential pathway for the spread of…
Water opportunity flows for Dawson River irrigators
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is encouraging irrigators and irrigation groups along the Dawson River to consider an offer by the Queensland Government to access the state’s strategic water reserve.…
VFF welcomes tighter control of water licence approvals
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) applauds Victorian Minister for Water Lisa Neville for prioritising the protection of the Murray River and existing irrigators by limiting new water licences in the…