Stock & Land

Since 1914, Stock & Land has been a trusted source for rural producers. Our weekly newspaper is committed to delivering timely and precise news to farmers, stock agents, and anyone interested in agriculture. We distribute our publication every Thursday throughout Victoria, southern New South Wales, southeastern South Australia, and Tasmania. In addition to general agricultural news, Stock & Land includes specialized sections on various commodities such as sheep & wool, beef & cattle, agribusiness, cropping, pastures, dairy, Tasmania, property, and classifieds. We also proudly host the largest livestock for sale markets section in our coverage area.

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Mining is taking jobs from ag. Here's what the machinery sector is doing

9 hours ago | stockandland.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Ritchie Bros agricultural territory manager Gary Biggs, Geelong, Vic, says the agricultural machinery sector desperately needs more mechanics. Picture suppliedAustralian machinery manufacturers are scrambling to fill hundreds of jobs as the country's mining sector lures workers away from agricultural machinery work.
Rochester residents let down by government after pleading for recovery funds

3 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

More than 90 per cent of homes in Rochester were flooded during 2022. Picture by Darren HoweRochester residents feel let down by the state government after they pleaded for representatives to apply for emergency funding from the federal government.
Orford farmers perfect search for golden fleece, snare eighth wool trophy

4 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Susan and David Rowbottom, Orford, took out the Vellus Aureum Trophy at the 2025 Zegna Wool Awards for the eighth time. Picture suppliedOrford sheep farmers David and Susan Rowbottom have seemingly perfected the "search for the golden fleece".
Dead stock are a farmer's responsibility so here's how you can handle them

6 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.
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.
Long-held family dairy farm on Lake Purrumbete heads to auction

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Chris McLennan

A long-held family dairy farm on the shores of Lake Purrumbete in western Victoria is heading to auction next month.
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.