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DAIRY VISION: Dairy cows grazed the lawn of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the launch of the dairy industry’s very first Australian Dairy Vision. Cows from Cumberoona Holstein Farm in Cowra, NSW fed on the grass as owners Ian and Lisa Hindmarsh and their children joined in with the launch, together with Australian Dairy Farmers chief executive officer Natalie Collard and communications officer Emily Martyn, which was unveiled to federal parliamentary representatives. The Australian Dairy Vision is a statement by which the industry aims to be known for and proud of into the future. Underpinned by five binding elements, Australian dairy aims to be valued, innovative, responsible, preferred and unified by 2025. Guests at the launch enjoyed a dairy-inspired menu designed to showcase the industry’s world-class produce, including the 2013 Annual Grand Dairy Award cheese winners.
CROP yield rankings based on an average finish to the 2014 season have fallen dramatically across southern Australia, leaving some farmers the devastating decision of whether to harvest at all. According to the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) report, median wheat yield predictions have declined rapidly in southeastern Australia as part of a slowly developing El Niño-like weather pattern. The dry finish to the winter crop season is mostly affecting the southern states, with crop yield rankings now predominately below median, with many shires ranked in the lowest 10 per cent to 30 per cent of years in 100 years. The Crop Prospects report, which is published bimonthly during the cropping season, states that the national wheat yield forecasts based on an average finish to the season indicate a 22.3 million metric tonne (mmt) wheat crop, whereas yield projections that incorporate seasonal outlooks now indicate a 22mmt crop.
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“The decrease in rankings followed the expected decrease in rankings from seasonal outlooks, but was generally more severe than expected over south-eastern Australia where a very dry August-September was recorded,” the report states. “Except for the southern half of the Western Australian wheat belt, and a few shires in eastern Australia, most shires are now below the median ranking with many in the lowest 30 per cent of years out of 100 years. “In the southern mainland states, expected yields are likely to be 20 per cent to 32 per cent lower than the favorable yields recorded in 2013.” Dookie dry land farmer Tony Ludeman said he agrees with AEGIC’s report, however, cropping farmers in North East Victoria have not experienced the harsh conditions that the western part of the state has. Continued page 7
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COMMITMENT NEEDED: VFF president Peter Tuohey said it is important that whichever party is elected they allocate funding that keeps Victorian agriculture and food processing globally competitive.
the $200 million Regional Jobs Fund, but also the $200 million allocated to Future Industry Fund. “Unlike the car industry, Australian food processing has a bright future, from dairying to horticulture, from beef and lamb exports to our grain exports. “Especially in light of a falling Australian dollar and increasingly afuent Asian markets. “We need governments to do far more than just talk about the huge potential of Australian agribusiness.â€? Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh recently announced that a re-elected Coalition government will invest an additional $60 million into the Growing Food and Fibre research, development and extension program. In 2012, the State Government established the Growing Food and Fibre program with an initial investment of $61.4 million to ensure that Victorian
farmers had the science and know-how to help meet the goal of doubling Victoria’s food and ďŹ bre production by 2030. The VFF has applauded the Coalition government’s latest policy document ‘Victorian Jobs in the 21st Century’ outlining the Coalition’s commitment for the next generation of workers. “The Coalition has made a clear and strong commitment to the next generation of workers by committing $5.2 billion over the next four years to training and apprenticeships,â€? Mr Tuohey said. “With a decline in the number of young farmers, it’s vital a fair share of this funding goes to recruiting and training the next generation of young farmers and agri-professionals,â€? he said. The Coalition has also committed to vital infrastructure projects that will boost agriculture’s productivity and efďŹ ciency, including the $220 million
Murray Basin Rail upgrade and standardisation. The VFF also welcomed the Coalition’s commitment to invest $6 million in the Cosgrove Stock and Domestic Pipeline, replacing the current 120 year-old open channel system and $1.8 million in the new Central Goulburn No 1 pipeline and pump station, supplying 30 farms near Murchison. Another important issue according to VFF land management chair Gerald Leach is the political parties’ position on mining and onshore gas. “This is one of the most contentious issues for our members as we head into the November 29 state election so it is crucial we know where the candidates sit. “We ďŹ rmly believe that farmers should hold the right of veto over mining and petroleum activities on their land.â€? The VFF considers landholders have a right to determine what their
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THE state’s peak farmer lobby group is urging those political parties seeking election later this month to commit to policies and projects that will improve agriculture’s efďŹ ciency and proďŹ tability. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) president Peter Tuohey said the group had heard both the Coalition and Labor repeatedly highlight how valuable agriculture is to the state and it was time that a “fair shareâ€? of revenue is invested into rural infrastructure that supports export growth. “If we’re to double food and ďŹ bre production by 2030, then we need decent roads and bridges, energy infrastructure and investment in the next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals. “It’s clear both sides, Labor and the Coalition, are funding most of their election promises from the $5 billion plus they expect to gain from selling a long-term lease over the Port of Melbourne. “All politicians need to remember the biggest export out of the Port of Melbourne is containers of food and ďŹ bre,â€? Mr Tuohey said. The VFF has welcomed Labor’s commitment to provide the National Centre for Farmer Health with $1 million of funding each year for the next four years if it wins the November 29 election. Labor has also committed $200 million to regional jobs growth as part of its $1 billion jobs plan. Mr Tuohey said he expected Labor to not only give agriculture and its food processors access to
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SINCE the last issue of North East Farmer, life on the farm has been constantly busy. We had 40 millimetres (ml) of rain on September 25 which was very useful on all crops, particularly the safower. Just after the safower was sown, we received 10ml in a very heavy downpour from a thunderstorm that unfortunately crusted the surface making it difďŹ cult for the plants to push through, so the gentler 40ml was just what the doctor ordered and it is now looking quite good – plenty of plant numbers and a lot of growth particularly among the earlier, emerged plants. I spent three days at the Elmore
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MURRAY GILBY, with wife Denise and son Colin, farm a 700 hectare cropping property at Kotupna, 30 kilometres east of Echuca. The farming enterprise includes cropping canola, barley and wheat, along with an agricultural contracting business, supplying customers with all their cropping needs.
Field Days representing BEST TM Agricultural. We had quite a bit of interest shown over the duration and will spend some time following up on some interested farmers when the weather permits. We are currently running the windrower through canola for
ourselves and contract clients with a mixed bag of results, showing everything from very good crops to just average. The variation seems to have been mostly caused by the very wet start to the season. One thing we have noticed is that there has been frost damage
to some extent, but any crops treated with TM AG have shown no signs of this. On checking our own cereals – wheat and barley – we have found that they are ďŹ lling completely right to the top of the head. The last of the 2013 hay has now been sold and we are able to clean out the shed. Colin has mowed 30 hectares of oats, vetch and ryegrass for hay this year and we are hoping that it will be sold and cleared straight from the paddock to the buyer. The transport side of the business has been steady and most weeks it has been a case of moving last year’s grain out to the dairy farmers.
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AFTER months of touring around Australia by the Agricultural Competitiveness Taskforce, the Agriculture Competitiveness Green Paper is now available for input. The taskforce took submissions for the issues paper at the start of the year from farmers and other people that are affected by the industry. The Green Paper identifies nine policy principles to guide government policy setting, including promoting access to key markets, building infrastructure and supporting strong and vibrant regional communities. Sharman Stone (MHR, Murray) said that in the Murray region the agriculture sector drives the local economies from dairy farmers to orchardists, with the Green Paper
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The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) chair Noel Campbell welcomed the release of the Green Paper and said it is a positive affirmation of the steps required to boost Australian Dairy’s economic growth. “We welcome policy that will focus on increasing returns at the farm gate, promoting access to export markets and highlighting Australia’s competitive advantages so we are prepared to realise the food demands of our region’s growing middle class. “The implementation of these principles will help the dairy industry achieve a more profitable and sustainable future,� Mr Campbell said. The ADIC is also pleased with
the proposal that water efficiency projects combined with improving existing water infrastructure and developing new infrastructure be implemented, as these were key points in the ADIC’s submission of the Agricultural Competitiveness Issues Paper. The dairy group also acknowledged government commentary on the use of Australia’s diplomatic network of departmental agricultural specialists, with its on-the-ground presence, as one of the best tools for addressing technical barriers to trade. Submissions for the Green Paper close on December 12, 2014. For more information visit www. agriculturalcompetitiveness.dpmc. gov.au.
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troubles due to some of these natural disasters and others have been a victim of a downturn in their respective market. “During round one of the scheme 76 farmers in Victoria were approved for the loans sharing in total funds of $33 million. “I encourage all farmers in Murray experiencing financial hardship to come forward and
speak to Rural Finance or to other experts to see if you’re eligible for the scheme,� she said. Applications for the scheme in Victoria close on April 30, 2015, subject to the availability of funds. The scheme is being managed and delivered by Rural Finance on behalf of the Victorian Government. For more information visit www. ruralfinance.com.au.
Agricultural minister opens 150th Wangaratta Show FEDERAL Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce ew in to open the 150th Wangaratta Show – a major coup for the regional city that still boasts a successful agricultural show each year. Mr Joyce attended with his wife, Natalie, ofďŹ cially opening the show by commending the stewards, exhibitors and general public for celebrating the show together. “After 150 years you’re still going strong and you still have that incredible pride that they would have had 150 years ago to represent your town, people and state and by so doing represent your nation,â€? he said. Mr Joyce made reference to Sir Weary Dunlop and the logging industry still operating out of the area, alongside the dairy, beef and sheep meat industries and their continuing strength in the area. A new poultry shed was ofďŹ cially
opened by Tim McCurdy (MLA, Murray Valley) marking another key moment in the show’s history. Wangaratta Agricultural and Pastoral Society president Bernie Evans said the historic feel to the show was well received by many long-term locals who call the show their own. “I received several comments on the historical display with older residents of the district recognising family members in photos – it really took them back in time,â€? Mr Evans said. “It was also a real bonus to get Barnaby to open the show and together with the increase in entries and the historical avor, it really packed more punch.â€? Families from around the district submitted family heirlooms so people could get a snapshot of what life was like dating back to the 1800s.
LET THE SHOW BEGIN: Federal Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and Tim McCurdy (MLA, Murray Valley) were all smiles at the Wangaratta Show’s milestone celebrations.
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Susan Finger appointed to new Aussie horticulture innovation board SUSAN Finger has been appointed to the new Horticultural Innovation Australia Limited (HIAL) board. The Yarra Valley apple orchardist and Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) board member said she was humbled by the appointment and welcomes the opportunity and the challenge to represent growers and Australian horticulture. “As a grower I am looking forward to playing a part in an exciting new
TRADE OPPORTUNITY: NAB’s regional head of food and agribusiness Patrick Vizzone said China is expected to increase meat imports as the population moves to replace pork with beef.
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phase for horticulture in Australia. “I have been fortunate to have been mentored by many people from the horticulture and agriculture communities in Victoria and across Australia. “I look forward to the challenges ahead and importantly being part of the future prosperity of Australian horticulture,” Ms Finger said. Ms Finger previously served as president of the VFF’s horticultural group for two years.
HIAL replaces Horticulture Australia Limited and will function as a new research, development and marketing body to support the $9.5 billion industry. The board includes five existing members from the HAL board, along with other new faces including New South Wales blueberry grower Ridley Bell, Queensland onion grower David Moon and Western Australian produce exporter Peter Wauchope.
RTVS / ATVS
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November 2014
Purchasing made easy at Wang Motorcycles DEDICATED to providing you with the best possible service and advice when it comes to all things motorcycle and RTV/ATV, Wangaratta Motorcycles is offering a great finance deal to help its customers purchase the right equipment when they need it. Wangaratta Motorcycles in conjunction with Yamaha are offering customers a no deposit, three per cent finance deal with no payments for 12months. According to co-owner
Brian Boman this deal is perfect for purchasing RTVs or ATVs as it suits primary producers. “This is a great deal as it uses a low document finance system for farmers and comes with a three-year warranty on all Yamahas,” Mr Boman said. Wangaratta Motorcycles is a well-established and reputable Yamaha dealership specialising in Yamaha motorcycles and ATVs, with a large range of road, off-road and farming
bikes and accessories. The company boasts a professional team of fellow enthusiasts with years of combined experience. Mr Boman said that both the motorcycle and RTV/ATV industry has been placed under pressure by a market that has been consumed by the cheaper Chinese and Korean product. “What people don’t realise is it will cost them in the future in terms of repairs and trade-in prices.
“We focus on Yamaha as it is a well-known Japanese brand which is high quality,” he said. The team at Wangaratta Motorcycles also service and repair all makes and models and they are able to order parts if they do not have them in stock. Some of the company’s latest stock includes the AG200E and the AG100 which has been Australia’s best-selling agricultural bike for many years.
Its simple, no-nonsense engineering combines for an inherent toughness and near bulletproof reliability, which has proven capable of years of hard-working service. There is the time and effort-saving convenience of electric start (E model) with kick backup, as well as dual side stands, clutch lock, front and rear carry racks and all the other features you’d expect from a genuine agricultural bike.
Also among its range is the true all-terrain vehicle - the Grizzly 700 4x4 Auto, with its lively and more powerful engine, and a redesigned suspension set up and lighter steering. This ATV delivers greater comfort and reduced fatigue when working, and gives more enjoyment and confidence on the harshest terrain. For more information visit www.wangarattamotorcycles. com.au.
Be safe when riding all-terrain vehicles QUAD bikes, also known as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are widely used by farmers, local governments, search and rescue teams, recreation clubs and for adventure tourism due to their adaptability, low running cost and easy operation. They can be an important and useful addition to many workplaces. While they are a useful piece of equipment, there have been a considerable amount of quad bike deaths on Australian farms since 2000. Rollovers are the leading causal event commonly associated with quad bike related deaths; in fact they are associated with 50 per cent of deaths compared to the 36 per cent of non-fatal incidents. Inexperienced riders are at particular risk, assuming that the four wheels offer better stability than a two-wheeled motorbike. However, at moderate speeds and especially when turning or driving across slopes, this isn’t the case. Quad bikes are prone to tipping and rolling due to their high centre of gravity. Clause 136 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 requires employers to ensure the safety of their
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the leaves to the roots and crown reserves but also uses up some of the stored sugars for respiration. The end result is the sugars contained in the harvestable forage (leaves and stems) will be at their lowest content in the morning, before the process begins again. This is why many farmers and contractors think that cutting late in the day should maximise the highly digestible sugars, starches and pectin, referred to as non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) of fodder and palatability of the hay. This is backed up by some research, but it depends. It is ironic that the reverse happens to well-sealed silage if exposed to air, and heating hay if too moist, producing carbon dioxide + water + heat. Cons against PM cutting - Plant Respiration When a forage plant is cut, it will keep ‘living’, that is respiring, using its soluble sugars until limited by lack of moisture so that plant metabolism slows and eventually stops. Often, respiration overnight can lead to greater losses of NSC than what is
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November 2014
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November 2014
Graden’s quality ensures store’s success NO one would have predicted that an ex-dance teacher would own and run one of the most successful outdoor power equipment businesses in North East Victoria.
Cheryl Purcell, Stihl Shop Mansfield owner hung up her dancing shoes 17 years ago to sell chainsaws, lawn mowers and all things related to outdoor power equipment.
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November 2014
Spill declaration and likely outcomes for North East Victoria CURRENTLY, Eildon’s water is at 84 per cent and the Hume is at 74 per cent, with Victorian irrigators on the Murray having lost 22 per cent of their spill account. Goulburn Murray Water manager of water resources Mark Bailey will announce spill low risk and/or further partial spill for the Murray in November. It is most likely that there will be a low risk of spill for Goulburn. Murray, with a higher total Victorian equity than Goulburn, is likely to lose a further percentage of spill. The dynamics are changing fast, with inflows falling off and steady drawdown of reservoirs. The outlook for low security allocation becomes a wish list. October temperatures and wind has dried off hills around Lake Hume and the hay season is two to three weeks ahead for the Goulburn and Murray Valleys. Farmers should be making sure their soil’s profile has moisture through total profile for irrigation pastures. Water trading is starting
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to become very active, with Murray Valley Victoria trading at $120 per megalitre (/ ML) and Goulburn trading at $110/ML. At the time of printing, there was no Goulburn water allowed to trade into Murray. The temporary market has been firm, with difficulty to get the sellers to trade. Unless major rain events occur and even if Goulburn is allowed to trade into Murray on declaration of low risk of spill for Eildon, I am of the opinion that the temporary price will hold steady. The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder and Victorian Environmental Water have released water in the Goulburn and further releases are planned, which makes it more likely that the declaration of low risk of spill for Goulburn will occur. Cherries are starting to
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CANOLA CARE: Robert Christie was representing Laverton based Nuseed Australia in its new canola variety plots. The variety he is with here is Diamond, a new early to mid-season F1 hybrid.
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Elmore Field Days pulls in a crowd THE Elmore Field Days are done and dusted for another year and a crowd of around 35,000 people passed through the gates over three days in early October, a figure that was on par with other years according to organisers. However, a record number of 95 aeroplanes flew into the on-site airfield over the three days according to flight coordinator Wayne Cowan. Almost perfect weather complemented the displays that featured practically everything from the latest in agricultural machinery to gourmet produce. The Victorian Government exhibit by the Department of Environment and
Primary Industries (DEPI) was again a popular destination for people wanting to talk to staff face to face about DEPI matters, or just learn about the department’s work. The Elmore Field Days committee made the following annual awards to outstanding exhibitors. * Telstra Country Wide award (technology and innovation): Aglive Mobile Solutions, exhibited by Aus tracker and Aglive. * The Tractor and Machinery Asoociation’s Elmore machine of the year award: Attrition Disc Mill demonstrated by Northern Feed Systems. * The Weekly Times best static award: Kuhn Australia.
* The Bendigo Advertiser best paddock demonstration award: Lely Australia. * The Weekly Times imported machine of the year: AS 5000 exhibited by Duncan Ag. * Australian machine of the year: Ezy Rollover Crush. * Best agribusiness pavilion exhibit award: Philmac Australia. * Best taste more pavilion exhibit Award: Gourmet Morsels. * Betty Childs’ memorial award (best display in general interest area): Mandi’s Kitchen Gourmet Puddings. * Life governor’s award (best overall exhibit): Tenpack.
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Gerald Leach said that Labor has refused to rule out mandatory fencing with the lobby group seeking an assurance from the Coalition that it will continue its stance of opposing mandatory fencing. “Environmental groups are running a campaign that demands the State Government fence off waterways. “But like so many demands from these groups, it’s all care
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GRAIN growers are being encouraged to implement rigorous on-farm biosecurity programs to safeguard their livelihoods against the continual threat of exotic pests and diseases. According to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) grains biosecurity officer Jim Moran, with more than 300 exotic grain pests and diseases existing on our doorstep, growers need to be vigilant in ensuring none of these get a foothold on their farms. “Sound on-farm biosecurity systems are crucial to the survival of our grain growers in terms of market access, sustainability of production, food security and food integrity,” he said. Speaking at a recent Grains Research and Development Corporation Updates in the southern cropping region, Mr Moran told growers that Australia’s border protection network was constantly tested because of the increasing and more rapid movement of people and produce. “Upwards of 11 million passengers enter and leave Australia each year. “At the same time, 140 million mail articles and 20 million tonnes of sea and air cargo – including more than $2 billion in cereal, cereal preparations, vegetables and fruit preparations – arrive in Australia annually. “There are 20,000 plus pest and disease detections by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service each year, of which more than 25 per cent are found to be exotic and would be a risk to Australian agriculture. “Australia maintains the toughest quarantine standards in the world, and while border security at sea and airports is ever-present, they won’t detect every incoming pest. “Ongoing vigilance is needed by farmers to ensure nothing gets a foothold at their farm should a pest enter Australia,” Mr Moran said.
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Fenthion now cancelled for most horticultural use THE use of the chemical fenthion in the horticultural industry has now been cancelled after a lengthy industry review. All horticultural uses except for post-harvest dipping of tropical and subtropical inedible peel fruits are now cancelled, bringing to a close the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
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FARMING groups have welcomed the federal Government’s decision to oppose mandatory electronic identification of sheep. Federal Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce warned that forcing electronic identification systems onto the entire sheep industry could not be justified in the current environment. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) livestock president Ian Feldtmann said the decision was a common sense approach to the issue, given the high cost of identifying sheep with electronic tags, scanners and software. “The Federal Government’s position reflects the VFF’s own
policy - that electronic identification of sheep must remain voluntary,” Mr Feldtmann said. “The VFF has received numerous calls and emails from members vigorously opposed to mandatory electronic identification of sheep. “Most argue the cost is too high and it delivers little value.” Mr Joyce’s comments follow an agriculture ministers’ forum which agreed to improve the nation’s ability to trace sheep from property of birth to slaughter. “National enhancement of the current mob-based system, as endorsed by the agriculture ministers’ forum, is by far the most sensible outcome and I’m very pleased with this result, “ Mr Joyce said.
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