Tag: Rural
Quest for perfection
The tractor driven rotary hoe was an integral part of cultivation practices throughout the world all through the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s and it...
Buyers scramble in larger market
This week at VLE Pakenham there were approximately 1200 export and 800 young cattle penned, representing an increase of nearly 300 head from the...
Short week pressure releases
After the short week numbers across saleyards increased dramatically and the demand prices were stronger across all categories.
The recent rains and warm soils...
Market down but buyers keen
There were approximately 200 cows and bulls penned at VLE Pakenham this week, representing a decrease of 100 head week-on-week.
The usual buying group was...
Quiet market before Easter
The combined sale at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, last week prior to Easter saw only 137 head yarded.
Demand was firm on recent...
Whip cracked on chemical records
THE Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is taking stronger enforcement action on individuals found not complying with record keeping requirements.
Recently,...
Asparagus never sleeps
“That mission is there - to produce every damn day of the year ... ”
Joe Vizzarri is faced with a range of head-spinning, complex...
Market varies on quality shortfall
There were approximately 850 export and 900 young cattle penned at VLE Pakenham, representing a decrease of 300 head week-on-week.
The usual buying group was...
Demand strong on increased yard
Larger numbers of bullocks and steers at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, lifted the yarding last week by 180 head and, with demand remaining...
One for the ladies
“ ... I’d never been on a farm. I hadn’t even met a farmer, and here I was with these things in my portfolio.”
Farm...
Buyers firm market
At VLE Pakenham there were approximately 1100 export and 900 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 200 head week-on-week.
There was a full field...
Good sale despite fall in numbers
It was a very good sale last Wednesday at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, with 80 less head penned and prices easing slightly overall.
A...
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Will Redbacks’ roll continue?
SOUTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE
Undefeated Southern Division 2 sides Hampton Park and East Malvern are set for battle on Saturday at Robert Booth Reserve.
Having been...
