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Growers and residents voice concerns

Community members and agricultural leaders recently met with the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio, and Resources Victoria chief executive Matt Vincent, to voice ongoing opposition to the proposed...

Upskill on the farm

Upskill on the farm

Whether you are new to calf rearing or looking to refine your livestock skills, a practical workshop in Bruthen this July will provide the knowledge and confidence required to give...

Water bills are set to increase

East Gippsland Water customers will see their bills increase by an average of 4.6 per cent from this week, a move the water corporation states is required to fund one...

Grow your own native garden

Whether you have a new home with a blank canvas or an existing property with a small patch that needs a lift, an upcoming workshop could help you establish a...

Support for farmers in fire recovery

Support for farmers in fire recovery

Farmers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires are encouraged to check what support they may be eligible for to help with recovery.Victoria's Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey said recovery from...

Testing times for farm dams

Why dam repairs often fail is a critical question for East Gippsland farmers currently looking to secure their water storage capacity.According to Agriculture Victoria land management extension officer Clem Sturmfels,...

Ready to shoot

After a short winter break, action returns to Tambo Valley Field and Game this weekend.Following a successful annual general meeting in July, the newly-elected committee is excited to kick off...

Bulmer Farms recognised

Bulmer Farms recognised

Lindenow's Andrew Bulmer has been named the inaugural Life Member of Food and Fibre Gippsland (F&FG). F&FG is a collaborative regional organisation that works with government, industry and community to...

New faces for Herefords

New faces for Herefords

Outgoing chief executive officer Michael Crowley was recognised for his achievements in positioning Hereford cattle as one of the breeds of choice at the Herefords Australia annual general meeting in...

There’s a weed epidemic

There’s a weed epidemic

An African lovegrass forum next week will address one of the worst local weed challenges in the region.  African lovegrass is such an issue the local Landcare group at Toms...

Best sheep and beef conferences

Best sheep and beef conferences

Early bird tickets are available for BestWool/BestLamb and BetterBeef conferences to be held June 19-20 in Ballarat, at The Goods Shed. Agriculture Victoria senior specialist, Lyndon Kubeil, said this was...

Phenomenal goats

Phenomenal goats

As blackberries creep over landscapes, smothering areas with their prickly canes, a non-chemical way of dealing with them is coming back to the fore. Laurie Reed is best known as...

Vietnamese farmers address Landcare

Vietnamese farmers address Landcare

On Saturday, March 23, East Gippsland Landcare members listened to Vietnamese farmers talking about their methods that used no chemical inputs, protected the soil, and used biodiversity to manage pests....

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