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WINE WINNER SOME 13 of the Delatite Winery’s varieties have received a score of 90 points or more in the Halliday Wine Companion. (From left) David Ritchie is holding the 2018 Estate ‘Deadman’s Hill’, Matt Greene is holding the 2019 Late Harvest Riesling and Andy Browning is holding the 2019 Reserve ‘Catherine’s Block’ Gewürztraminer. Turn to page 3 for story
Border closures directly impact agriculture Farmer groups call on national COVID-19 code for domestic border movements HE National Farmers Federation, along with state farming groups and associations, has presented a unified front calling for immediate resolution to issues caused by recent border closures. With the introduction of the Highly Specialised Critical Services (Agriculture) Permit, the New South Wales government has made some headway towards addressing issues, allowing Victorian farmers and agricultural workers to enter NSW as long as they comply with conditions including self-isolating when not at work. The current permit allows
farmers and workers to travel into NSW as long as it is within 100 kilometres of the border, under the condition that these farmers and workers have not travelled further than 100 kilometres from the border into Victoria in the last fortnight. Advocacy efforts are also under way to support agricultural workers that need to travel further than the 100 kilometres from the border to undertake work, with the Victorian Government seeking exemptions. Meanwhile the Victorian Government is also identifying
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workers with border clearance. Improved border conditions between Victoria and New South Wales have gone some way towards rectifying the situation, however, there are issues that still need to addressed. With the seasonal and time sensitive nature of farming, the NFF along with the Victorian Farmers Federation and its state counterparts have drafted a letter calling for the urgent need to develop a national code to enable safe movement of agricultural workers between the states. ■ Continued page 2
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From page 1 The letter was drafted on August 19, and reads as follows: “Dear Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers, A National COVID-19 Agricultural Worker Code for Domestic Border Movements We write on behalf of farmers, agricultural contractors and technical specialists located across Australia to seek your urgent commitment to develop a national code to enable the safe movement of agricultural workers, similar to that agreed for the freight sector. The varying approach to border restrictions by state and territory governments is unworkable and having a significant and detrimental impact on primary producers and regional communities. We acknowledge the priority of governments is to maintain the general health of residents by imposing measures to supress the spread of this insidious virus. However, all indications are that this virus will be with us for an extended period and additional strategies beyond domestic border closures must be considered, enabling us all to equally contribute to, and take responsibility for, the health and safety of the diverse agricultural workforce. The operation of farms and food processors is dynamic and time sensitive. The uncertainty as a consequence of border closures has meant that the farming and agri-business services sectors have faced further and unacceptable challenges after years of drought, catastrophic bushfires and for some, severe flooding. The recent widespread rainfall has meant that on-farm activity could re-commence. The COVID-19 response to close domestic borders is now placing significant emotional, well-being and financial challenges for farmers on top of what they have faced in recent years. Essential primary production activities must be maintained. Beyond COVID-19 the ongoing health of Australians and the welfare of our animals must be prioritised. Daily monitoring of livestock is essential for animal welfare. Cows must be milked, sheep must be
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IMPACTED: With shearers following need and demand, and spring shearing imminent, regulations need to be amended to allow these critical workers the ability to travel interstate to get the job done. shorn, lambs and calves will be born and must be monitored, produce must be picked, and the diverse grain crops must be harvested. These activities, by their very nature are time sensitive, requiring an additional short-term workforce, and timely access to specialist providers and contractors. The grain harvest season is looming. As well as the important on-farm preparation, specialist contract harvesters will need to move from Queensland through to the southern states. Fruit, vegetable and nut growers rely on a seasonal workforce that will move north as the weather warms and the produce ripens. The majority of these specialist service providers do not live in the tight border areas as currently defined. We are also concerned about the low number of personnel available to monitor borders to aid in agriculture-related movements. The identification of a postcode to determine permit eligibility is a blunt instrument that does not recognise or provide an adequate response to the requirements of primary producers, nor does it recognise the ability and intent of employers (farmers,
processors and contractors) to keep their workforce safe. We strongly urge you, through the National Cabinet, to develop an agricultural worker permit similar to that developed for the freight industry to enable the critical movement of agriculture workers so that Australian farmers can continue to feed us all and ensure that all Australians are safe, healthy and economically secure into the future. We offer the ongoing support of each of our organisations in the development of such a permit.” Yours sincerely, FIONA SIMSON President National Farmers’ Federation JAMES JACKSON President NSW Farmers DAVID JOCHINKE President Victorian Farmers’ Federation GEORGIE SOMERSET AM General President AgForce QLD ROB KERIN Executive Chairman Primary Producers SA MARCUS MCSHANE President Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association CHRIS NOTT President Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association RHYS TURTON President WA Farmers SIMON SMITH President NT Farmer
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A palate for success IT has been a tough year for Delatite Winery, so news last week that they have been rated among the best in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion could not be more welcome. It is known as the ‘Bible of the Vineyard’, and covers more than 3500 wineries - and 135,000 bottles - providing an in-depth analysis of each. Promising that you never need to drink a bad bottle again, to be featured in the Halliday Wine Companion is no mean feat. To have 13 of your wines score 90 or more points is even better - and that is exactly the position Delatite Winery have found themselves in for 2021. “It’s a very, very good result,” owner of Delatite Wines, David Ritchie, said. “This is an incredibly positive result for us, and we are absolutely delighted.” Regarded as a five red star winery, Delatite have always been known for quality products. This year, though, is the best result for the vineyard yet - their sweet wine scoring an incredible 97.1, sitting it alongside the best in the country. “This gives us confidence, and lets us know we are on the right track,” Mr Ritchie said. “It’s a measure of quality.” Attributing their success to a good team in the vineyard and in the winemaking, there is more to Delatite Winery than meets the eye.
Following on from smoke taint problems during the 2019/20 bushfires, the grapes were later hit with multiple heat spikes - resulting in a 75 per cent loss of harvest - and then the closure of the cellar door due to COVID. “It hasn’t been an easy time recently,” Mr Ritchie said. “But this gives us something to brag about.” Each bottle of wine is reviewed out of 100 points, a scale created by James Halliday and now used in many wine shows. Wines are rated in the following categories: 97 - 99 points; 5 glasses - red: Exceptional: Wines that have won major trophy/trophies in important wine shows, or are of that standard. 95-96 points: 5 glasses black: Outstanding: Wines of gold medal standard, usually with a great pedigree. 94 points: 5 glasses - black: Wines on the cusp of gold medal status, virtually indistinguishable from those wines receiving 95 points. 90-93 points: 4.5 glasses: Highly Recommended: Wines of silver medal standard, wines of great quality, style and character, and worthy of a place in any cellar. 89 points: 4 glasses: Recommended: Wines on the cusp of silver medal standard, the difference purely a judgement call. 86 - 88: 4 glasses: Wines of bronze medal standard, well produced, flavoursome wines,
usually not requiring cellaring. 84 - 85: 3.5 glasses: Acceptable. Wines of good commercial quality, free from significant fault, and so on. Unrelated to the Halliday reviews, the Delatite Winery team are also about to start pouring the slab for their new, $2 million cellar door. Incorporating seating for 120, an orchard and permaculture kitchen, the plans were started 18 months ago with hopes the building will be ready for the public by Christmas. “There has been a big movement towards natural wine making, but we have been on this path since the mid-2000s,” Mr Ritchie said. “We grow our grapes biodynamically, and all our wines are vegan friendly. “Unlike other wineries, we have full control of our process, with the Delatite Estate and Reserve entirely grown and produced here.” The orchard and permaculture kitchen will be used to compliment the holistic approach already employed at Delatite, with the food served predominantly either grown on site or sourced from within the local shire. “We can do this better than a lot of other wineries, and we want to become a destination rather than somewhere you drop in,” Mr Ritchie said. For more information, or to purchase, visit www.delatitewinery.com.au.
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Young students keen to learn agriculture skills By PHILIPPE PEREZ UPCOMING young stars of agriculture in the region are hoping to continue on much of the excellent work of producers in the region, with a new Certificate II VET course in Agriculture underway for students at Euroa Secondary College. Assistant Principal Matt Koutroubas said the school wanted to add some practical based subjects to cater to the many needs of their students with the new course being offered on this basis. “We have a range of student interests here in Euroa, and the background of developing this particular course was to provide something different that other schools may not be able to offer,” Mr Koutroubas said. “We also thought linking in to the local agriculture community was something that would be beneficial, and this accredited course will go towards students’ VCAL or VCE certificate.” The course works in conjunction with local training provider 4UP Skilling to deliver the course and had been in existence some years ago. The enthusiasm of stu-
LEARNING THE ROPES: Euroa Secondary College students Abby Howard (left) and Ashleigh Fraser trying their hand at tagging and vaccinating lambs as part of their Certificate II VET course, which has been recently re-established at the school.
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Mask up for fishermen and stay apart By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY RECREATIONAL fishing during the stage 3 COVID-19 lockdown can still be enjoyed as long as fishermen follow the restriction guidelines. In regional Victoria, recreational activities such as boating and fishing will be allowed but under the stage 3 stay at home restrictions. These activities should be undertaken close to home with household members or one other person only. The 1.5 metres between people, and the wearing of face masks, must also be observed. With that being said, last week the Victorian Fisheries Authority released its latest figures on the species of native fish and the numbers being released into lakes and rivers across the state with a significant release into both lakes Nillahcootie and Eildon. The 2019/2020 native fish stocking component of the native fisheries program released 5,131,235 native fish into Victorian waters including record numbers of Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch and Australian bass. Almost 500,000 fingerlings have been released into Lake Eildon over three months - as well as more than 10,000 trout. Lake Nillahcootie saw more than 20,000 fingerlings released into its rising waters between January and April (and some in the past two months) this year. The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) native and salmonid (trout and salmon) fish stocking program is designed to enhance recreational fishing opportunities for anglers. Annual stocking plans are developed using information provided at five regional consultation meetings (known as Vic Fish Stock) with recreational fishing representatives, resource managers such as the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Catchment Management Authorities, Water Authorities and VFA staff. The development of the annual stocking program considers the performance of fisheries,
the existing stocking approach, results of any stock assessments, fisher and creel surveys, prevailing environmental conditions, impacts of land and water management regimes and other issues that may affect a fishery. The Snobs Creek fish hatchery produces the salmonids and more than 850,000 native fish including growing a record number of Murray cod in 2019. The hatchery operates with funding from recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government’s Target One Million plan. Member of the Mansfield Fly fishing Club Graham Godber said releasing trout at this time of the year gave the fingerlings a chance to disperse across the lakes as the trout fishing season was currently closed. The Mansfield club assists the VFA in releasing the fish as a way of helping to disperse the young more evenly.
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African Swine Fever sees a resurgence By EMMA OLIVER CHINA’S push to restore the country’s lost pork production after the decimation caused by African Swine Fever in 2019, has hit a hurdle after recent heavy rains and flooding in parts of Southern China have triggered a wave of fresh cases. With farmers typically burying infected pigs, the resurgence of the disease has been attributed to groundwater contaminated with African Swine Fever. However, there were reported outbreaks of the fever in March and April before the rains, which indicates that though declining in number of cases, the disease still remains an obstacle to herd recovery. After losing more than 40 per cent of China’s entire hog herd – a staggering 180 million pigs – the incurable disease has been managed by widespread culling and disposal of infected swines, with better hygiene and sterilisation practices implemented, along with smaller herd numbers. Challenging weather conditions throughout June and July though, have resulted in a resurgence of the disease, leaving many farmers who are not equipped to deal with the impact of flooding, nervous as to how their restocked farms may fare.
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Grant helps to craft good beer for Sandy and David By PHILIPPE PEREZ DAVID and Sandy Joyce’s brewing venture - Strathbogie Brewing Company - has been a labour of love for nearly thirty years. “Strathbogie can grow anything, and there’s a great opportunity here to continue to move producers forward here,� David said. The couple’s brewery is one of more than 130 artisanal agriculture businesses that will share in $2 million of funding from the State Government, which aims to help them scale up, expand operations and diversify their product ranges. “We just thought it was a fantastic opportunity to improve the brewery, to allow us to enter the kegging market, and to streamline their processes as well so it was just wonderful to get this dollar for dollar grant,� Sandy Joyce said. “The grant is split into three stages - the first stage is for rainwater tanks to ensure our water supply for the brewery. So an extra 20,000 litres of water on top of the already side by side,� Sandy said. “So we’ve doubled our volume of water, and we’ve integrated piping down to the brewery and all sorts of things like that. The second part was the new fermenters and brite tanks, and then the third part is a new mash kettle, which is being built.� Things may have seen a small downtown due to the current pan-
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demic - many local businesses which have their beer on tap are only beginning to get back in business. The regular Thursday pizza night get-togethers for the town of Strathbogie where David serves his beer himself in a small bar at the Recreation Ground has also been halted since March. But David and Sandy Joyce believe that the future is bright for craft brewers like themselves. “For restaurants like the Northern Republic who have our beer on tap, having these fermenters will make a big difference to our product, so we believe there are good days ahead,� David said. “Cropping for our business also progressing well so, growing the
ingredients that go into making our beer organically, making sure that that’s all sustainable is a focus for us.� Sustainability is integral to the couple’s business model. “Our whole company is integral from that sustainability philosophy, we got an initial grant from them for solar panels for on top of the roof that heats the hot liquor tanks, and it’s beneficial in summer,� David Joyce said. “We aim to do the whole brewing process without much gas. This time of year, we do need d some gas to boost it up, but it’s an initial step into trying to get ourselves sustainable and not use too much fossil fuel.� David said the fermenters received
from the grant would also allow the couple to get into the keg market, whereas many of their product has focused on the bottled beer market. “To do keg beer, we need to be able to pressurise that beer after it’s finished fermenting, chill it and get it in the right state to keg,� David said. Other businesses to receive support in the Small-Scale and Craft Program Business Development Grants include a range of specialist distilleries, sourdough bakeries, specialist livestock farmers, and horticulture such as mushrooms and olives throughout regional Victoria. A further round of grants for larger projects worth up to $200,000 each will be announced later this year.
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Quick goes Dale’s shears WITH a national shearer shortage looming, the impact of COVID-19 border closures and travel restrictions has shearing contractors and wool producers concerned as to how they are going to get all the sheep shorn this spring. New Zealand contractors usually supplement the local workforce, and there is normally a degree of fluidity between states as Australia’s 3000 shearers follow need and demand. However, with travel now strictly limited the critical shortage of shearers is starkly evident and worrying for an industry reliant on seasonal skilled labour. Into this void, steps contractors like Dale Sutherland of Euroa-based Sutherland Ram Shearing services, intent on doing things as cost and time efficiently as possible. With the recent purchase of a Peak Hill ShearEzy, Dale believes this may be a way forward for an industry beset by labour shortages and governed by expensive and time-consuming OHS legislation mandating rams be sedated before shearing. “The ShearEzy is a safe and drug-free way to shear rams,” Dale said. “The sheep are in the yards, and they walk up into the
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Young Farmers Advisory Council passes the baton A COHORT of diverse and highly skilled young Victorians will guide the future of the state’s agriculture sector as the newest members of the Young Farmers Advisory Council. Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes welcomed the nine council members when they met virtually for the first time, while acknowledging the commitment and contributions of the outgoing council. “I commend our outgoing council members on the excellent contribution they have made to Victoria’s agriculture industries,” Ms Symes said. “They have provided me with valuable insights and advice over their term on the council.” The Young Farmers Advisory Council provides strategic advice to government on issues that impact young people working in agriculture. Members represent industries and regions across Victoria and act as young ambassadors to attract new entrants to the agricultural sector.
Western District beef farmer Dr Sarah McLean will lead the council as chair for the next three years, joined by Mallee grain grower and farm manager Clay Gowers as deputy chair. “I am excited to represent young people in agriculture and look forward to working alongside the new members of the council,” said Dr McLean. Other members include East Gippsland meat and wool producer Nicholas Blandford; Central Victorian organic dairy goat milker and cheesemaker Sophia Christoe; Wimmera pork, wool and lamb producer James Hawkins; Gippsland dairy farmer Jessica Knight; Northern Victorian orchard manager Mitchell McNab; Sunraysia table grape grower Jennifer Zappia; and Salebased agribusiness professional Joseph Boyle. At their first official meeting held via video conference, the new council members were joined by the five outgoing members.
The outgoing council chaired by dairy industry specialist Sarah Thompson has delivered important advice to government on key issues such as workplace and farm safety, mental health, pathways for young people in agriculture and climate change. The challenges experienced by agricultural industries and regions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic was the main topic discussed, particularly focusing on the impacts on the agricultural workforce and supply chains. “Victoria’s agriculture sector is in safe hands with such skilled and highly accomplished young people willing to make a difference to the future of their industry,” Ms Symes said. For more information about the council visit vic. gov.au/youngfarmers or contact the Young Farmers coordinator at Agriculture Victoria at youngfarmer. coordinator@agriculture. vic.gov.au.
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NSW Deputy Premier calls for a return to High Country grazing THE Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV) have thrown their weight behind a recent recommendation from across the border, calling on the NSW Government to re-introduce grazing on crown land and in national parks. Earlier this month NSW Farmers Association recommended to the NSW Independent Bushfire Inquiry that it was time to reintroduce grazing cattle to reduce fuel loads. The association suggested numbers be limited to 100 and only include a landholder’s breeding cows. Deputy Premier John Barilaro made a similar request, saying there were “clear reasons for exploring reintroduction of grazing to minimise fuel loads”. Down in Victoria, the same cry is being issued forth from MCAV president, Bruce McCormack. “We want cattle grazing re-examined as a fire management tool,” Mr McCormack said. Along with the NSW inquiry, hearings are currently under way for the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements. “We keep saying to the government, over and over, that we are here and we want to help make the High Country a
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Delivering for basin Goulburn and Murray water users THE Victorian Government is improving how water is delivered through our rivers and working to ensure irrigators in the Goulburn and Murray systems can access water when they need it. Minister for Water Lisa Neville recently announced that the river operator the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) - had agreed to aim for Goulburn to Murray inter-valley trade deliveries of a maximum of 40 gigalitres a month or less over summer and autumn to stop further environmental damage to the
Goulburn River. With 40 gigalitres a month in the Goulburn, the MDBA has said there is no indication that a shortfall will occur in the coming year. The MDBA’s Annual Operating Outlook indicates this can be achieved through management of the system and use of tributaries such as the Murrumbidgee. Ms Neville welcomed the MDBA Outlook and said Victoria would do all it could to guarantee no shortfall for irrigators in the Lower Murray or else-
where in the system while still achieving flows that protect our rivers. “My key priority will continue to be meeting the needs of irrigators while limiting environmental damage,� Ms Neville said. The Outlook shows better environmental outcomes can be achieved without increased risk for irrigators by making strategic decisions about the way the rivers are operated, the timing of flows and how water is delivered. The Victorian Government will not make or support any decisions that in-
crease deliverability risk for current entitlement holders. In addition to the new flow regime the State Government is reviewing the rules that manage the trade of water from the Goulburn to the Murray and has released a summary of the initial community consultation. In response to community feedback and acknowledging the impacts of coronavirus, the implementation of new trade rules will be delayed until the start of the 2021-22 irrigation season, providing ir-
rigators with more time for consultation and to plan for any long term-changes. To provide certainty for water users this irrigation season, the 2019 interim trade measures designed to protect deliverability and ensure a level playing field for irrigators will be extended, including the interim regulations for tagged accounts so that all trades are treated the same when limits are applied. Victoria has already moved to address deliverability issues by limiting any approvals of new
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The bacterial infection effecting lambing percentages By EMMA OLIVER REPORTED in all states and territories of Australia, Campylobacter is a common bacteria with devastating results, capable of causing abortions in pregnant ewes and in some cases death of the ewe itself. Compared to other countries which practice more intensive systems of lamb management, abortion is an uncommon cause for reproductive waste in Australia, and so when a problem presents itself in a flock further investigation is warranted. A bacterial infection, Campylobacter is the leading cause of infectious lateterm abortions and still births in ewes, and with 95 per cent of Australian farms testing positive to at least one strain of the bacteria, vaccination is recommended for ewes prior to joining. Best practice is a primer and booster vaccination - three to six weeks apart preceding joining, with the vaccination effective against both strains of the organism, Campylobacter fetus fetus and Campylobacter jejuni. Should this not prove practical, vaccination is also effective on ewes during the
VACCINATE: Russell Mawson after completing his scanning program, was terribly disappointed that not only were their ewes not in lamb, but there was a large percentage carrying dead foetuses. standard five to six week joining period, when the ram is first introduced to the flock and then again when the ram is removed. The risk of Campylobacteria Ovine does vary from year to year, and property to property, however, the devastating impact of the disease both in financial and emotional terms cannot be underestimated, with ‘abortion storms’ wreaking havoc on lambing percentages and productivity. “Campylobacter is an underlining issue greatly im-
pacting farmers’ bottom line which they aren’t usually aware of,� said Dr Andrew Whale, senior veterinarian and clinical lead at Livestock Logic in Hamilton. “I would classify it as an endemic issue with research showing that nearly all Australian farms have the bacteria, and as a result, I strongly believe most maiden ewes need to be vaccinated against it.� Transmitted by ingestion, Campylobacter survives in the gall bladder and gut of infected sheep, with the bacteria shed in faeces and
urine, contaminating pasture and water sources. As well as the gastrointestinal tract of sheep, other wild and domesticated animals are potential carriers, with crows and foxes in particular prone to shedding the organism for several weeks following ingestion of infected lambs or placenta. As aborted foetuses, placenta and any afterbirth and uterine fluids are all contaminants, strict hygiene is essential when quickly removing these by-products from the environment.
Burning of aborted lambs and stillbirths along with placental membranes is recommended to avoid further contamination, with appropriate measures taken to avoid spread of this zoonotic disease. With the bacteria prevalent in the ecosystem, there are other factors that contribute to outbreaks of the infection with cell grazing, containment feeding and trail feeding of pregnant ewes all increasing risk, due to high levels of exposure to faecal transmission.
Introducing new ewes which may potentially be carriers also represents a problem. As does joining of maiden or ewe lambs with no previous exposure to the organism, with foetal gestation another factor determining abortion rate. Immunity can be established through natural exposure, however, this level is variable in the flock, and can decrease over time, with environmental stress and recently undertaken management practices contributing to risk and triggering shedding. An annual booster is therefore recommended to safeguard the flock from future outbreaks. With abortions, stillbirths and weak non-viable lambs the direct result of this debilitating infection, the cost to the agricultural industry goes beyond lost revenue and missed opportunity, when considering the emotional impact of an abortion storm on a sheep farmer. If running a breeding operation, vaccination against Campylobacter should be considered an essential part of the program, and ongoing operation of the farm.
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Jersey Australia congratulates August ABV leaders NOORAT farmer Con Glennen has strengthened his place at the top of Australian Jersey herds with the release of the August Australian Breeding Values. With a Balanced Performance Index (BPI) of 108, Mr Glennen’s White Star Jerseys have secured an eight-point lead over the second placed herd owned by Bernie and Carol McManus of Bercar Jerseys from Lockington in the Goulburn Valley. The third placed herd, Daryl and Lani Hoey’s Beulah Jerseys at Wonthaggi in Gippsland, had a BPI of 99. White Star increased the herd BPI by four from April proofs, and extended its lead from two points to eight. It has three of the top five genomic bulls and White Star bulls sired three of the top 10 young genomic heifers, including the top two. Mr Glennen attributes the success to using high BPI bulls, constant herd testing, culling, early adoption of technology such as genomics, and team work. “We’ve been equal a few times and been the number one herd the last couple of runs,� he said. “We were two points ahead last time, now we’re eight. “It’s a constant improvement and we’ve still got room to move. “We’re by no means done and we’re still trying to grow numbers.
WHITE STAR JERSEYS: NOORAT farmer Con Glennen is leading the way with Australian Jersey herds. The Glennen family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years and they have been quick to adopt new technologies. “My uncles were herd testing and breeding forward in the 70s,� Mr Glennen said. “We had some of the first genomic work done in Australia and I thought at the time that my kids could get something out of it, but now I’m seeing it. “Genomics speeds things up, as long as you make sure you’re running in the right direction.� Mr Glennen said the win was a team success story. “I don’t do it on my own,� he said. My wife Michelle and sons James and William are part of it and there’s the whole family history behind us.�
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BUMPER CROP: ANZ agri research director Michael Whitehead is more than optimistic about the 2020 grain crop, seeing the largest year-on-year rise in 50 years.
AS Australia heads for one of its biggest ever grain crops a major challenge will be to make sure the industry is ready to handle the massive volume, according to the latest ANZ grains report. The report looks at the challenges facing growers and companies right through the grain supply chain, with harvest now within sight. ANZ agri research director Michael Whitehead said despite a recent dry period in a number of grain regions, the cautiously optimistic outlook for the
national wheat crop this year remains at 26 million tonnes. “After last year’s droughthit low of 15.2 million tonnes, this would be an increase of 71 per cent,” Mr Whitehead said. “In addition, on some current estimates, wheat exports are currently forecast to jump by around 90 per cent to 17.5 million tonnes.” The forecast increases in production and exports would be among the largest year-on-year rises in over 50 years. Importantly, these forecasts would spell great news
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Alpine Angus will run its 2020 Spring Bull Sale in full compliance with COVID-19 public health orders ALPINE Angus will run its 2020 Spring Bull Sale on Wednesday, September 23 commencing at 1pm at the Alpine Sales Complex at Rosewhite. The Alpine Sales Complex is a large well-ventilated shed with the sale bulls on display in the pens outside the shed from 10am on sale day. A total of 45 HBR and APR registered bulls will be for sale by auction. Pre-sale inspection of the sale bulls will also be available at the Alpine Sales Complex at Rosewhite on Sunday, September 20 from 10am - 4 pm. If this is not convenient another suitable time can be arranged by calling Chris Oswin on 0427 562 254. An excellent autumn has allowed Alpine to present with this Spring Bull Sale line up a very even draft of well grown, well fleshed bulls with a great temperament. The sale features 18 sons by the Outcross Reality son Karoo Knockout K176 - renowned for his thickness, muscling and docility. In addition Knockout’s pedigree is stacked with maternal quality. The sale also features five sons
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Farmers learn benefits of soil moisture monitoring MORE than 1000 local dairy farmers experienced improved confidence to make better irrigation scheduling decisions recently through a range of Soil Moisture Monitoring (SMM) programs facilitated by Murray Dairy. The demonstration programs, which included the Accelerating Change Project - Soil Moisture Monitoring sites, Riverina Soil Moisture Monitoring demonstrations, Smarter Irrigation for Profit Phase 2 and Murray Dairy Soil Moisture Monitoring sites, were carried out at various farms across the region and looked at the value of soil moisture monitoring in terms of informing irrigation scheduling decisions and corresponding impacts on crop productivity. Several crop types were evaluated including perennial pasture, lucerne and maize. Murray Dairy regional extension officer, Lisa Menhenett said: “SMM packages are made up of three broad components - the sensor, the transmission of data and display and the commercial services.
BENEATH THE SURFACE: Murray Dairy regional extension officer, Lisa Menhenett and farmer James Tyler inspect a Soil Moisture Monitor in a flood irrigated maize crop at Tongala, northern Victoria irrigation scheduling. “The type of information provided depends on the type of sensor, data display and software utilised but can include determining whether the soil is wet or dry, capturing changes in drying and wetting of the soil profile, changes in the rate of plant
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“Think about who you love, then think about them in ICU.” For Sarah, who’s been battling coronavirus for nearly 8 weeks, being separated from her two little boys, has been heartwrenching. On top of coronavirus attacking every one of her body systems, intense pain and acute breathing difficulty, she still has no idea when she will be well enough to see her boys. Sarah’s hope is that by us all doing the right thing, no one else will have to experience the heartache her family has. Please, play your part and help stop the spread of the virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.
To learn more of Sarah’s story go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
NEED TO GET TESTED BUT WORRIED ABOUT MISSING WORK? Help is available. A $450 payment will be provided for eligible workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available.
For more information visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/supportpayments Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne