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Digging Deep into Microbiome Research

This World Microbiome Day, Agriculture Victoria is launching an expression of interest campaign to encourage farmers to donate soil samples to a National Soil Action Plan funded research project. Funded by the Australian and Victorian governments...

Agriculture Victoria

08 Jul 2025

Agriculture

Wimmera Mallee Season Ahead

Wimmera Mallee farmers are invited to tune into a lunchtime webinar hosted by Agriculture Victoria with support from the Mallee Catchment Management Authority on April 10, to get the latest observations for climate, soil moisture and land use...

Agriculture Victoria

08 Apr 2025

Agriculture

Safe On-Farm Disposal of Dead Stock

(By Rachael Campbell, Dairy Industry Development Officer) Stock deaths occur periodically and farm managers are responsible for carcass disposal. Methods of disposal include knackery, rendering services or suitably licensed landfills. If these are...

Agriculture Victoria

08 Apr 2025

Agriculture

Thinking of Keeping Backyard Chooks?

(Dr Jeff Cave, Senior Veterinary Officer, Northern Region) Chickens can be a great addition to your home, filling various roles such as producing eggs, fertilising gardens, eating your food scraps, plus being a pet and providing companionship for...

Agriculture Victoria

18 Mar 2025

Agriculture

Summer Weeds Thrive Across the South-West

While summer rain is helpful for pasture and crop growth, it also promotes the growth of toxic weeds. Heliotrope, also known as potato weed, is one of the toxic weeds germinating following recent and sporadic rain in the south west. Agriculture...

Agriculture Victoria

12 Mar 2025

Agriculture

Be on the Lookout for Marmorated Stink Bug

Victorians are being urged to remain vigilant and keep an eye out for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), a highly invasive pest that poses a significant threat to agriculture and households alike. Where Does BMSB Come From? The Brown Marmorated...

Agriculture Victoria

21 Jan 2025