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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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Councils legally obligated to collect contentious levy despite objections

1 day ago | stockandland.com.au | Monique Patterson

Municipal Assoication of Victoria president Jennifer Anderson says the State Revenue Office, not councils, should collect the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund. Pictures suppliedVictorian councils could be forced to collect the state government's Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund, according to legal advice obtained by the Municipal Association of Victoria. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Battery storage system given green light despite widespread objections

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

A battery energy storage system will be built at Dederang. File pictureA battery storage system will be built at Dederang despite opposition from community members and the Alpine Shire Council. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperThe application was approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy slammed the decision.
Winery and lamb producer to use funds to manage pests and help in drought

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

Salamanca Pastoral farm manager Georgie Gough says the grant will go to a new bore and shelterbelt planting. Picture supplied by ColesA Victorian winery and prime lamb producer are among 11 small and medium-sized Australian businesses to be awarded funding under the latest round of the Coles Nurture Fund. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
These farmers have done all they can to prepare for continuing dry conditions

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

Ann and Mark Gardiner, Bamawm, are preparing for continued tough times. Picture by Denis HowardNorthern Victorian dairy farmers Ann and Mark Gardiner are preparing for further tough times as they battle increasingly dry conditions and low milk prices. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Doctor 'pretending to be a farmer' offloads cattle due to dry conditions

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

David Blaxland calls himself a "doctor pretending to be a farmer". Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBut even his many years of medical training are no match for mother nature and the enduring drought that is plaguing the south-west. Dr Blaxland, 77, was selling the remainder of his herd of Pathfinder cows, which he came to call pets, at Mortlake on Thursday.
Farmers again forced to offload cattle due to lingering drought across state

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

Pictures by Monique PattersonFarmers offloading cattle earlier than they would like was a recurrent theme at Mortlake's store sale. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperAgents yarded 3775 head of cattle at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange on Thursday. The sale featured 615 heifers, which sold to a top of 385 cents a kilogram and an average of 274c/kg.
Counsellor offers help at 'the men's shed of rural communities' - store sales

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

Nutrien Euroa manager Russell Mawson says store sales are "the men's shed of the rural community". Picture suppliedA veteran north-east Victorian rural outreach worker is again stepping up his workload to help farmers cope with the region's ongoing drought. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
VFF lists reasons why it's concerned about new energy infrastructure

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

Overhead transmission lines can be vulnerable to flood, fire and storm, the Victorian Farmers Federation said in its submission to the state government's Inquiry into Climate Resilience. File pictureThe Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned about the development of new energy infrastructure in response to climate change and the risks created for agricultural production. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Fonterra supplier says dairy farmers 'tired of doing the heavy lifting'

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

Stanhope dairy farmer Craig Emmett is disappointed with Fonterra's opening milk price. Picture by Denis HowardStanhope dairy farmer Craig Emmett is experiencing his toughest season since 2019. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Loss-ridden Tasmanian food company looks at quitting the stock exchange

4 days ago | stockandland.com.au | Sean Ford

Nichols Poultry is the key business of TasFoods Limited. Picture by Paul ScamblerA Tasmanian food company battered by a series of big losses and cheaper competition in the poultry market is considering quitting the ASX. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperTasFoods Limited recorded a $10.5 million loss for 2024, far from its long-held goal of becoming profitable.