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Southern Rural Water is seeking expressions of interest from farmers in the Nullawarre region to participate in a program designed to support drought-recovery in the nearby Heytesbury region.
The last 18-months has been the driest on record in south west Victoria. Experienced dairy farmer Bruce Vallance shares his hard-earned wisdom on working through the tough times.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s latest long-range forecast suggests that between September and November rainfall is very likely to be above average for most of east Australia. There is also an increased chance of usually high rainfall for much of eastern Australia, including parts of Victoria. Daytime temperatures are predicted to be warmer than average for south eastern Australia, while overnight temperatures are very likely to be above average almost nationwide.
We have started replacing more than 1,000 old-style water meters across southern Victoria with new pattern approved meters that better measure and manage rural water.
Gippsland and Greece are worlds apart, but one savvy farmer saw similarities that allowed her to establish a drought resilient crop that’s a business success. Annie Paterson is the owner of the award-winning Nullamunjie Olive Oil in Tongio, East Gippsland and says her olive groves love the hot climate and hungry soils of the region.
The Macalister Consultative Committee (MCCC) is providing a framework for how a united, committed advisory group can assist farmers enduring dry conditions throughout southern Victoria.