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September 26, 2018

Service to society Horsham Agricultural Society will host its 140th Horsham Show at the weekend. Three society members are also chalking up major milestones this year, with, from left, Bob Jackman celebrating 30 years of service, Tom Blair 40 years and Barry Gross 50 years. For more on the show, see page 25. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Representatives from the region’s Seventh-day Adventist churches have come together to raise more than $1000 for drought relief. Members from Nhill, Horsham, Ararat, Stawell, Ballarat and Maryborough churches attended a regional day in Horsham this month. Regional day co-ordinator Karen Rowe said the congregation used the opportunity to raise money for ADRA – Adventist Development and Relief Agency. “We have a regional day bi-monthly where we all get together for a service and raise each other’s spirits and help each other with projects

we’re working on,” she said. “Our focus was the drought, so they all helped us to fundraise for ADRA. “ADRA’s main fundraiser is in October, but because we were getting together for our regional day in September we decided to raise money now to go to their total.” The money was raised through an auction, which was part of an evening of festivities that included a quiz and supper. “We would like to thank all the businesses that donated goods for the auction,” Mrs Rowe said.

DEVELOPMENT: Glenorchy’s Megan Cooper will use a Victorian Young Farmer Scholarship to improve sheep operations on her family’s property. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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immera farmers Megan Cooper of Glenorchy and Robert Staehr, Laharum, will use Victorian Young Farmers Scholarships to improve skills and development opportunities.

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The pair was among 13 award recipients statewide, announced at a presentation ceremony in Melbourne last week. The Young Farmers Scholarships program provides primary producers under the age of 35 with money for training and development, as well as on-farm assistance. Successful applicants received up to $10,000, up to $5000 for study and up to $5000 to invest on-farm or in professional development activities. Ms Cooper, 33, has worked on her family’s farm at Glenorchy for several years after returning to the land after a lengthy stint in the hospitality industry. An animal enthusiast, she will use her skill-development money to gain a wool-classing certificate at Longerenong College and the investment money to build a shelter over sheep yards to protect animals from the weather during shearing. “I originally studied hospitality and did for several years and then decided to move back onto the farm because I enjoy the outdoors and working with animals,” she said. “I’m more involved in the stock side of the farm than the cropping and this funding has allowed me to pursue the wool-classing certificate sooner than expected and now I hope to start that as soon as possible. We had also been thinking about building the shelter and now that’s possible. The scholarship is certainly welcome.” Mr Staehr, 32, who with his family runs a

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mixed farming enterprise, will put his scholarship money towards diversifying into viticulture. Mr Staehr, who already has a Bachelor in Business, and family members have bought a small vineyard next to their property as well as a Mt Stapylton label. Mr Staehr has also started studying viticulture and winemaking at Go TAFE in Wangaratta. “The scholarship is a huge help in starting this new business. It helps pay for study and provides a building block,” he said. “We’ve had the expense of buying the business and making necessary changes and the course is part of that. It’s part of diversification and perhaps capitalising on visitors to the Grampians. “The hope is to expand the vineyard in the next few years.”

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In other scholarship developments, Anthony Close of Culla, south-west of Harrow, is among 17 Nuffield scholars for 2019. Mr Close, supported by Australian Wool Innovation, will use his scholarship to investigate ways the merino sheep can become a prominent feature of the Australian farming landscape. Each of the scholarship winners, announced at a ceremony in Melbourne, will receive a $30,000 bursary to travel the globe to research cutting-edge production techniques and technologies across a wide range of industries. The 2019 cohort of scholars has selected wide-ranging study topics, from regenerative practices in wine production and the impact of livestock wellbeing on productivity, to alternative fuel sources and energy solutions for Australia’s agricultural sector.

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orsham Agricultural Society leaders will look to capitalise on prime river frontage when they bring a new-look Horsham Show to life at the weekend.

The show, celebrating its 140th year, will house most of its attractions at Maydale Reserve, accessed through the historic Langlands Gates at Horsham Showground. Festivities will kick off on Saturday night with a ‘show eve carnival’ from 5pm to 10pm, with the main show day from 10am to 10pm on Sunday. The Saturday carnival will feature rides only, while the main show day boasts an action-packed calendar. Horsham Agricultural Society secretary Andrea Cross said the organisation’s leaders had embraced change in 2018 to ensure the show’s longevity. “It will be different – so expect it to be different,” she said. “However, we think different is a good thing. The most feedback we get is that ‘the show was the same again’. So this year we’re shaking it up.” Mrs Cross said taking advantage of the Wimmera River precinct was a top priority this year. “We want to show everyone how beautiful the river is and what an asset it is,” she said. “We as a society want to help activate the precinct and show others what an amazing backdrop it can be for events.” Mrs Cross said the new Ag Show Food and Wine Fest on Sunday was a perfect example. “To highlight our wonderful river we are going to have a food and wine festival, featuring Seppelt wines, Prickly Moses handcrafted beers and live music from Acousticus Stomp,” she said. “As evening falls, people can warm up alongside a patio heater while watching the river-gum light show and spectacular fireworks from 8.45pm. “We are really excited about the fireworks sound show, which will feature music from The Greatest Showman.”

ACTION-PACKED PROGRAM: Horsham Agricultural Society secretary Andrea Cross is encouraging Wimmera residents to make the most of a new-look Horsham Show capitalising on river frontage at Horsham Showground. Festivities for the 140th annual event get underway with a ‘show eve’ carnival on Saturday night, with the main show day on Sunday. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Fun for everyone

Mrs Cross said the show committee had spent months ensuring the 140th annual show offered something for everyone. “Visitors to the show can reacquaint themselves with the Maydale Pavilion where they will find The Naked Farmer among the fleece, sheep, miniature goats, shearing and wool-handling competitions,” she said. “In addition, there will be an interactive display of historical memorabilia including footage of days gone by located alongside the new home for the photography competition.” The popular animal nursery is back, there is a new hub for children’s entertainment and The Cattle Shed will house the home industries and handcraft sections. “Overlooking the river will be a car enthusiast’s paradise with the beaut ute competition and an enormous display of speedway cars,

Variety Club Bash vehicles, a truck display and vintage farm equipment,” Mrs Cross said. Horsham truck driver Kevin Roberts has created a truck show for this year’s event, which has generated plenty of interest. There will also be a pet show, dog obedience and wood-chopping demonstrations, prizes up for grabs at a ‘diamond dig’ and new ‘vegetable garden in a wheelbarrow’ and ‘decorated tables’ competitions. The old cattle yards will be turned into a street of cubby houses, people can make scarecrows in Scarecrow Alley and tours of the historic stables in the Tucker Pavilion will be available. “Everyone always wants to know what rides we’ve got coming and I think people will be pleased to know ‘No Limit’ is back. It’s one of the most terrifyingly good rides on the show circuit at the moment,” Mrs Cross said. “We also have a range of food

trucks and trade sites, along with showbags and sideshows.”

Milestones

Mrs Cross said the society was thrilled to acknowledge the contributions of three long-serving councillors this year. Barry Gross has chalked up 50 years of service to the society, Tom Blair 40 years and Bob Jackman, 30. “That’s 120 years of combined service to the society and the Horsham community – what a wonderful contribution,” Mrs Cross said. Admission to the 140th grand annual Horsham Show is $5 on Saturday night. On Sunday, entry is free for pre-schoolers, $10 for students-concession and $15 for adults. Family tickets are $33 for a family of four and $55 for five-plus. Tickets are available online at www.trybooking.com/usve or at the gate.

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The State Government has helped secure a major international trade event likely to boost investment, create jobs and cement Victoria’s place as a food and wine capital. Melbourne will host Global Table – the largest food business event in Australia’s history – in September next year. The event will involve more than 5000 participants. Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford announced the coup, which will involve a series of internationally focused business events that promote Australia as the destination for investors and traders to connect with business leaders from across the Asia Pacific. Visitors will attend a diverse program of events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria that meet the needs of audiences, including researchers, retailers, entrepreneurs, food buyers and investors. Ms Pulford said it would position Australia as an ‘exciting destination to discover innovation, technology and new food products’. Food and Wine Victoria will present the event – drawing on its expertise from the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival — as part of the government’s $15-million Taste Victoria program. Organisers have already confirmed they will partner with Seeds&Chips – The Global Food Innovation Summit – the world’s leading food innovation event. Taste Victoria will bolster the state’s thriving food and fibre industry and help Victoria grow its presence in the global food market and capture export opportunities. A growing food and fibre markets program will be key to the concept, which aims to grow and safeguard Victoria’s high-quality, premium exports. Ms Pulford said Victoria was the food and wine capital of Australia. “We’re proud to lead the way – not only in food and fibre exports, but in bringing the largest food business and trade event right here to Victoria,” she said. Trade and Investment Minister Philip Dalidakis said as a government, it had set an ambitious target to grow food and fibre exports to $2-billion by 2030. Food and Wine Victoria chairman Radek Sali said Melbourne was the ideal destination for the ‘globally important’ event. “From our farms, wineries, breweries and laboratories to our cafes, markets, restaurants and bars, I’ve got no doubt international visitors will be impressed by what they experience during Global Table,” he said.

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bout 350 growers and industry representatives took advantage of sunny and social conditions at Narraport to attend the 2018 BCG Main Field Day.

Growers from across the Wimmera-Mallee and beyond visited BCG’s main research site at Peter and Jenny Jolly’s property on Nullawil-Birchip Road. BCG chief executive Chris Sounness reiterated the value of ‘local’ input and thanked the Jolly family for making the site available. “Farmers who make resources available such as paddocks, livestock and equipment for research are key contributors to BCG’s success,” he said. “We had three farm presenters – Robbie Lee, Russell Hocking and Tom Batters – as part

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ore than 100 people took up an opportunity to learn about lifting farm profitability through productive pastures and management systems at a conference in Ararat.

Agricultural industry members from across Victoria and a group of South Australian visitors attended independent farmer group Perennial Pasture Systems’ 10th annual conference, at Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre. The PPS group aims to bring productive and sustainable pasture research and extension to the region. President Tony Roberts said the annual conference was a vital event on the group’s calendar. “This year’s theme was ‘PPS 10 years on; looking back and moving forward’,” he said. “We lined up a range of quality speakers for the day as well as a visit to a highly productive PPS member farm.” Seminar speakers included leading agricultural economist Dr Bill Malcolm from Melbourne University, who looked at the economics of pasture improvement. “He provided an extensive, insightful and entertaining presentation,” Mr Roberts said. This was complemented by a report on the PPS research site ‘Greenfields’, near Elmhurst, compiled by consultant Lisa Warn and Mr Roberts, who is hosting the trial. Dr Belinda Hackney from NSW Department of Agriculture provided a paper explaining possible reasons behind underperforming legumes. “Unfortunately, Belinda was a late withdrawal as a presenter due to a back injury but the presentation was

FARM VISIT: Perennial Pasture Systems conference participants visit the McDougall family farm at Maroona. delivered by PPS member Debbie Shea,” Mr Roberts said. “Belinda is planning to visit PPS next autumn to provide the current year’s results of her research.” Cameron Allan from Meat and Livestock Australia gave a brief look into the future of the sheepmeat industry and the issues the industry will need to address. Leading farmer speakers, Shaun Beasley from East Gippsland and Henry Goode from Mt Benson in South Australia, put in ‘plain words’ how to ‘put it all together on the farm’. Mr Beasley spoke about his start in agriculture in 1982, leasing land and purchasing sheep for one dollar.

His enterprise has now grown to carrying 20,000 sheep and 1000 cattle at its peak. Numbers have been reduced this year due to drought conditions in his region. Mr Goode presented on his family’s enterprise in south-east South Australia. “It is a leading farm making the most of modern merino genetics, complemented by an extremely high level of best practice adoption of husbandry practices,” Mr Roberts said. Seminar participants concluded the day session with a visit to the McDougall family farm at Maroona, where Sean McDougall provid-

ed information about managing the mixed farming enterprise. “The day concluded with an annual dinner at Chalambar Golf Club in Ararat, where noted agricultural consultant Ken Solly from Naracoorte gave a passionate, insightful and inspirational presentation on the people side of working in agriculture,” Mr Roberts said. “It is great to be able to bring such a high level of presenters to the conference, which provides valuable information and inspiration to improve the productivity on the region’s sheep and cattle enterprises. “It was a great social day as well, with lots of positive people in attendance.”

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Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation is inviting community organisations in Horsham, Stawell and Ararat districts to nominate outstanding young people for a Community Leader Scholarship. A donation from Findex Community Fund and support from the team at Crowe Horwath in Stawell has made the scholarship possible. The scholarship includes an all-expenses-paid place in a week-long Young Rural Leaders Program on a farm property near Ballarat; $500 to help cover travel costs, incidental expenses and lost wages; and ongoing connection with young people from across rural Victoria through a MSRF Alumni group. Scholarship organisers are calling for people aged 18 to 22 who have ‘demonstrated their leadership capacity and community service, or have the potential to be a future leader’. MSRF is especially interested in hearing about young people who have a desire to remain in rural Victoria and have demonstrated their resilience by overcoming challenging circumstances. MSRF chief executive Dr Maryann Brown said the program was a reminder that regardless of a person’s pathway after secondary college, it was important to support young Victorians and their rural and regional communities. “We work with young rural Victorians by supporting and empowering them to be leaders in their communities,” she said. “Young people are able to redefine problems and reimagine possibilities, so they are well placed to lead changes that will contribute to stronger, thriving rural communities. “It is a rewarding experience helping a young person to pursue their dreams. “We are excited to see the impact they will have after the Young Rural Leaders Program when they return to their rural community with new skills and ideas.” People can submit nominations, which close on October 8, online via MSRF website www. msrf.org.au/scholarships.

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ictorian Farmers Federation has welcomed a Federal Government move to allow longer and higher loads of hay and fodder to travel to drought-affected farmers on state and national roads.

The drought-relief measure means heavy vehicles up to a maximum height of 4.6 metres and 2.83 metres wide will no longer require a permit to access state-controlled road networks.

Previously access was limited for class-three vehicles up to 2.6 metres wide and 4.3 metres high. VFF grains president Ross Johns said the federation hoped the decision was the first step towards a ‘harmonised’ national hay-carting notice that would ultimately lead to increased access and efficiency for a variety of heavy vehicles on Victorian roads. “We have seen too many hay deliveries to farmers battling dry condi-

tions held up at state borders because of excessive red tape and bureaucracy,” he said. “Farmers have been calling out for measures that make it easier for hay and fodder to reach farmers in need, and the Federal Government should be congratulated for listening and acting. “Given current feed shortages, ensuring the efficient movement of hay throughout Victoria and across state

borders to drought-affected farmers is critical. “These changes will improve the efficiency of road movements of hay and will benefit the entire Australian community, not just farmers.” Mr Johns said the Victorian Farmers Federation was yet to see full details of a State Government drought-relief package. “Heading into this year’s state election we need commitment from all

parties on investment that fixes the infrastructure deficit between our cities and regional Victoria,” he said. “We need a practical and science-based approach to red tape and regulations.” Under the measure announced by the Federal Government, permits would still be required via website www.nhvr.gov.au/drought for access to some local government roads.

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MOVING FORWARD: Johnson Asahi general manager Andrew Hayward, right, with from left, Georgie Troup, from Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Courtney Peirce, Southern Australian Research and Development Institute, Denis McGrath, Australian Exporters Company, Johnson Asahi chief financial officer Tom Leslie, Pamela Zwer, SARDI, Steve Sostheim, Johnson Asahi Horsham and Peter McCormack, SARDI, at Johnson Asahi’s new site at Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal precinct at Dooen. The export hay processing company is establishing a regional base at the site. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Victorian Farmers Federation leaders have backed national industry body Wool Producers Australia’s advocacy for a 1.5 percent wool levy in this year’s WoolPoll. Voting opened last week and the VFF is recommending levy-payers select the 1.5 percent option for the next three years. VFF Livestock president Leonard Vallance said livestock members believed a wool levy of 1.5 percent would provide sufficient funding for Australian Wool Innovation to continue investing in ongoing research and development, as well as new areas of need for the industry. “This is about the prudent and productive investment of wool producers’ money,” he said.

“We have come to the view that a levy rate of 1.5 percent is the best option, which will allow Australian Wool Innovation to continue working to provide solutions to the industry, now and into the future. “We strongly encourage all voting wool levy-payers to select the 1.5 percent option before voting closes on November 2.” WoolPoll is a triennial vote undertaken by eligible wool growers to determine the amount of their wool cheque that goes towards research, development and marketing, administered by Australian Wool Innovation. People can visit www.woolpoll.com. au for more information or to vote.

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