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SPRING IN THEIR STEP – FARMERS LOOKING FORWARD TO GOOD SEASON IF RAIN CONTINUES

Local farmers are cautiously optimistic about the season ahead, with strong prices balanced by the need for continuing good rain. With strong prices in the sheep, cattle and dairy sectors, […]

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PRECISION FARMING PLATFORMS AND EQUIPMENT UPDATE

Selecting a precision farming platform can be a major decision for a primary producer. As the overall cost of precision hardware and software has generally decreased, its uptake has increased, […]

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PUSH FOR CO2 NEUTRAL PRODUCTION PUSHED IN HORTICULTURE ACROSS THE GLOBE

The push for CO2 neutral production is being pushed in horticulture space across the globe. Leading Dutch glasshouse provider Van der Hoeven remains at forefront.  In this newsletter they have […]

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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A CAREER IN FOOD & FIBRE?

Have you considered a career in food & fibre? There are so many opportunities, not just on farm but also in agri-business and right along the supply chain. Here in […]

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DIGITAL INNOVATION AND SMART AGRICULTURE TO BE CELEBRATED

From 20-24th May the Southern Grampians Shire Council will host the inaugural Greater Hamilton Digital Innovation and Smart Agriculture (DISA) 2019 Festival leveraging off their experience as a regional area […]

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YUMBAH NYAMAT PROPOSAL A WIN FOR SOUTH WEST VICTORIA

The Great South Coast Food & Fibre Council congratulates Yumbah Aquaculture on gaining Council approval for their $73 million Nyamat abalone production proposal, which will not only grow the local […]

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FOCUS GROUPS IDENTIFY GAP BETWEEN PERCEPTION AND REALITY

The Great South Coast Food & Fibre Council recently contracted Meridian Ag to conduct a series of focus groups with young people working in the food & fibre sector across […]

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AGRI-FUTURES AUSTRALIA NEWS

Agri-futures Australia is always looking for ways our rural industries can be more efficient, more productive and more sustainable. Check out their newsletter where they shine a spotlight on their […]

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FOOD AND FIBRE COUNCIL WORKS ON AG IMAGE

The Great South Coast Food and Fibre Council is calling on the regional community to voice its opinions as it seeks to understand perceptions of agriculture. Council Chair Georgina Gubbins […]

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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG RURAL LEADERS TO COMPLETE AICD PROGRAM

A new opportunity to ignite your director journey AgriFutures Australia is offering 25 passionate rural leaders the opportunity to complete the Australian Institute of Company Director’s Foundations of Directorship program. […]

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GREAT SOUTH COAST FARMERS SHINE AT FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Great South Coast region farmers have taken two top gongs at the Weekly Times Coles 2018 Farmer of the Year Awards, winning the categories of Dairy and Innovation Farmer of […]

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CALL FOR LOCAL FARMERS TO SPREAD POSITIVE MESSAGING

The Great South Coast Food & Fibre Council is calling on South West farmers to spread the positive truth about our responsible and ethical practices to counter the controversial Aussie […]

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