Andrew Miller

Melbourne

Christian, husband to Glenda, father of late Rosie May (23.02.89-30.11.13) gardener, cook and Stock and Land journalist. Officially endorsed by @ConcernedMilk.

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Articles

Dead stock are a farmer's responsibility so here's how you can handle them

5 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

Environmental Protection Authority chemicals, land and waste sciences senior scientist Scott Jones (inset) says dead stock are the farmer's responsibility. Pictures suppliedVictorian livestock producers are being reminded that dealing with dead stock is their responsibilityas they deal with reduced dead stock pick-up options.
Drought may see fire danger period extended for the first time in 20 years

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

Westmere Fire Brigades Group officer Pat Millear, Willaura, says there's no need to extend the fire danger period in the south-west. Picture by Barry MurphyThe CFA is considering extending the fire danger period in south-west Victoria by up to a month.
ACM is the latest dairy processor to increase its farmgate milk price

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Andrew Miller

ACM chief executive Jason Limbrick at the Girgarre plant. Picture supplied by the Australian Dairy Products FederationAustralian Consolidated Milk has joined most other Victorian processors in increasing its farmgate milk price.
Commission buyers picked up nearly half of Mortlake's massive cattle yarding

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

Pictures by Andrew MillerA massive Mortlake store yarding has seen prices reflect growing confidence, with several large annual drafts lifting the market.
Funding needed to put a roof on facility that yards a million sheep a year

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller |Jonathon Magrath

Livestock agents say a roof is needed at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange to protect the welfare of animals. Picture by Darren HoweThe Greater Bendigo City Council is looking to the state government for further funding to roof the Bendigo Livestock Exchange.
ACM is the latest dairy processor to increase its farmgate milk price

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

ACM chief executive Jason Limbrick at the Girgarre plant. Picture supplied by the Australian Dairy Products FederationAustralian Consolidated Milk has joined most other Victorian processors in increasing its farmgate milk price.
Tasmanian farmers keen to see micro-abbatoirs set up to fill processing gap

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

Daniel Croker, Fork It Farm, Lebrina, Tas, says there's a lot of work to do before micro-abattoirs can be set up in Tasmania. Picture by Neil RichardsonA survey of nearly 150 small Tasmanian livestock producers has found more than half are keen to see micro or on-farm abattoirs established to fill processing gaps.
Police investigate a break-in at Ballarat Regional CFA station

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

There's been a break-in at the Bungaree CFA station, near Ballarat. Picture supplied by the CFA. Bacchus Marsh detectives are investigating a break-in at a Country Fire Authority station just east of Ballarat.
'Opportunity buying': Mainland buyers have been busy at Tasmania cattle sales

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Andrew Miller

Corcoran Parker director Justin Keane, Wodonga, has been purchasing cattle for clients out of Tasmania. File pictureAfter good rain in NSW and southern Queensland, Victorian livestock agents have again turned to Tasmania to fill orders for weaner cattle.
Rising input costs impacting dairy farmers desperate for higher milk prices

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Andrew Miller

Stanhope dairy farmer Craig Emmett says this season's lower milk prices are exacerbating the effects of rising costs. Picture supplied by the Gardiner FoundationDairy Australia says input costs remain high, with prices for hay, wheat, grain and some types of fertiliser continuing to rise.