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

North is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to Victorian milk production

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

Reasonably priced water has helped northern dairy farmers increase production. Picture by Denis HowardNorthern Victoria is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to milk production, with the latest figures showing a sharp statewide drop. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Government support urged as fallen livestock concerns grow

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

Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock group president Scott Young says the state government needs to subsidise a "user pays" dead stock collection service. Picture suppliedFarm leaders have questioned the timing of a decision to charge for the removal of dead livestock, saying the government must offer rebates to offset the cost. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Lack of meat inspector training a major hurdle for micro-abbatoirs

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

Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance president Tammi Jonas, who is building a micro-abbatoir with husband Stuart, at Eganstown, says she's concerned about the shortage of meat inspectors. Picture suppliedRestrictions on the training of future meat inspectors are threatening to hold up the growth of micro-abbatoirs in Victoria. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
How a 'fight with a cow' pushed this Gippsland woman to breed for docility

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

Kerri-Lee Whelan turned off heifers at Bairnsdale store sale. She has been building up her regenerative production system at Nyerimilang and Nicholson. Picture by Andrew MillerAn emphasis on feeding is helping bring out the genetic potential of the Angus herd of Gippsland beef producer Kerri-Lee Whelan. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Common-sense' measures needed as drought tightens its grip, premier told

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

Jacinta Allan meets with members of the Victorian Drought Response Taskforce in Camperdown earlier this month. Picture by Eddie GuerreroDrought now biting hard, a central Victorian councillor says amid a push for state government action. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Councils call for 'common sense' approach to drought support for farmers

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

Drought Response Taskforce members Agriculture Minister Ros Spence, Corangamite Shire Council mayor Kate Makin and Premier Jacinta Allan. Picture by Eddie GuerreroThe Victorian Drought Response Taskforce has delivered some wins but more needs to be done, according to the body representing the state's rural councils. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Community bands together to cover legal costs to fight Condah farmer's fine

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

Graham Thomson vowed to fight the fine. Picture suppliedThe contractor fined $398 for carting fodder on a tractor at Condah will have his legal costs to fight the fine covered. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Latrobe River irrigators to enjoy production 'boost' with water availability

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

Latrobe River Irrigators' spokesman Angus Zilm has welcomed Southern Rural Water's calls for has call for expressions of interest from farmers about further allocations. Pictures suppliedLatrobe River, Gippsland, irrigators say the release of additional water allocations is a "wonderful outcome" for the region. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
New robot dairy part of 'intergenerational change' for Gippsland producer

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

Third generation South Gippsland dairy farmer Benjamin Vagg has installed a robotic dairy, as part of "intergenerational change". Picture by Andrew MillerThe recent installation and commissioning of an eight-stand robot dairy is part of 'future-proofing' the farm business for one Leongatha South producer. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Fodder dilemma: Flynn farmer tosses pros and cons of feeding or selling stock

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

Nethercote Agricultural Contracting's Adrian Nethercote has opted to feed up his calves, rather than joining many other producers in selling early. Picture by Andrew MillerThe spreading drought across Victoria has presented a dilemma for Flynn agricultural contractor and beef producer Adrian Nethercote. Subscribe now for unlimited access.