Farm
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Victoria gives virtual fencing the green light
Victorian cattle producers can now harness technology to guide and contain livestock without physical fences, with the state government approving the safe use of virtual fencing
Shelterbelts a boon for all landholders
The highly variable and extreme hot-dry-cold-wet-windy conditions South Gippsland has experienced this year highlight the need for good shelter to protect livestock, pasture and soils.
Data collected across the world and in Australia shows that protecting existing native vegetation and planting shelterbelts increase productivity in all sectors: meat, dairy, wool,
Farmers invited to water security planning workshop
Gippsland farmers concerned about water security in increasingly dry conditions are invited to attend a Agriculture Victoria workshop in Leongatha next week.
Quad bikes are number one farm killer
Less dangerous than quad bikes? Not any more. Side-by-sides (SSVs) are often promoted as a safer alternative for farmers, but a new report from AgHealth Australia shows that they are now the leading cause of unintentional deaths on Australian farms.
Regional leaders sought for key development roles
Regional Development Australia (RDA) has launched a recruitment drive for volunteer Deputy Chair and Member positions in Gippsland, seeking business and community leaders with strong regional connections.
Pilot program helps farmers beef up carbon capture
Agriculture Victoria has partnered with South Gippsland farmers Jenny and Paul O’Sullivan of Malabar Farm near Walkerville to find profitable and sustainable ways to reduce emissions on their sheep and beef properties.