All posts tagged "Victoria"

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  Fast Facts

  Heat-tolerant cows to boost dairy milk production

  As the weather heats up across the state, ground-breaking research is helping farmers deal with the impact that hot weather conditions can...

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  New support to tackle fruit fly and protect horticulture jobs

  Victoria’s capacity to manage Queensland fruit fly and protect horticultural production and jobs will be reinforced with a $6.4 million investment in...

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  More tiger trout add to exciting Purrumbete fishery

  Lake Purrumbete’s reputation as a trophy trout fishery is about to get even better with the addition of 7,000 tiger trout.

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  Grants to protect Victorian apples and pears

  Victorian apple and pear growers can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 for netting to protect their fruit from hail...

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  Scallop boom on the way for Victoria

  The Victorian Government is delivering a boost to Gippsland’s scallop industry, lifting the allowable commercial catch for the ocean scallop fishery by...

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  Epic journey of bees secures Victorian almond season

  Victoria’s almond harvest has thrived for another year, with a bumper crop expected to be harvested this season despite dry seasonal conditions...

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  Mildura storage facilities boosts fruit exports and jobs

  A new fruit warehouse and cold storage facility at Mildura will boost horticulture exports and has created 35 local jobs, thanks to...

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  Noxious weeds in the Wimmera

  Farmers in the Wimmera region are urged to be vigilant for noxious weeds including cape tulip (one-leaf), Moraea flaccida and cape tulip...

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  Commercial octopus fishery licences secured in Gippsland

  Commercial operators in East Gippsland will be able to fish for octopus thanks to a new category of licence which will secure...

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  Farmers urged to apply for support to manage droughts

  Farmers affected by drought and dry seasonal conditions are being urged to find out if they’re eligible for any support from the...