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From record harvests to failing returns: What’s West Vic’s farming outlook?

From record harvests to failing returns: What’s West Vic’s farming outlook?

Beef, sheep and wool are all expected to decline in gross value, while pigs, poultry and eggs could see a slight upturn.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
Report: Australia's dairy sector heads into a leaner year

Report: Australia's dairy sector heads into a leaner year

South west Victoria is preparing for a pullback as milk production tipped to fall in 2026-27.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Milk, fuel and fertiliser: How the Middle East war is impacting West Vic farmers

Milk, fuel and fertiliser: How the Middle East war is impacting West Vic farmers

“We're still trying to recover financially from two years of drought.”

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Victorian dairy factions bury the hatchet after funding feud

Victorian dairy factions bury the hatchet after funding feud

Two years after a mass resignation rocked the sector, concerns about the Victorian Farmers Federation have been addressed.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
No wires, no posts: Will West Vic farmers flock to virtual fencing?

No wires, no posts: Will West Vic farmers flock to virtual fencing?

GPS-guided cattle collars are now legal, but the RSPCA is worried about malfunctions and stress on animals.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
“Propping it up”: Local buyers underpin the West Vic cattle market

“Propping it up”: Local buyers underpin the West Vic cattle market

Mortlake’s Western Victoria Regional Livestock Exchange saw 18,000 head of cattle go under the hammer in January.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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What to do with your horses if a bushfire starts in western Victoria

What to do with your horses if a bushfire starts in western Victoria

Having a plan in place well in advance is the best way to reduce risk to your animals.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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From Zimbabwe to Camperdown: West Vic sets the standard for dairy production

From Zimbabwe to Camperdown: West Vic sets the standard for dairy production

To become self-sufficient and potentially export dairy products, the African nation needs smaller framed, heat-tolerant cows.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

With dams losing water as quickly as it falls, families like the Peppers are investing heavily in pipes, pumps, and troughs to stay ahead of evaporation.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Heat, thirst and distance: Livestock travel warnings for drought-stricken farmers

Heat, thirst and distance: Livestock travel warnings for drought-stricken farmers

“An experienced transport operator ... will outline where animals will be unloaded and rested through the journey.”

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Drought cuts deep as dairy profits collapse by 48 percent across western Victoria

Drought cuts deep as dairy profits collapse by 48 percent across western Victoria

A dry season and falling milk prices have drained farm incomes by nearly half, the worst result since 2018/19.

Zara Cuthbertson
WarrnamboolWarrnambool
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WATCH: Panmure's Stephen Warth on LandLife Southwest

WATCH: Panmure's Stephen Warth on LandLife Southwest

The program offers funding, advice and site prep for participating farmers.

Zara Cuthbertson