The Wimmera Machinery Field Days got off to a soggy start today, after heavy rain fell yesterday. Read more, picture gallery
GMW gets interim directors
TWO interim directors have been appointed to the Goulburn-Murray Water board after all its previous members resigned last week.
Car rolls on the Princes Highway
THREE teenagers remain in hospital after a single car accident on the Princes Highway at Rosedale.
Gillard stands firm of emissions plan
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard says Labor will win the debate over an emissions trading scheme, despite the "hysterical" attacks by the opposition.
More ag research needed: Ludwig
MORE investment is needed in research and development, according to Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig.
Labor questions milk price
LABOR MPs have joined the opposition, the Australian Greens and independent members in voicing concerns about the milk price war.
Bushfire frauds jailed
TWO women were jailed yesterday for stealing $60,000 in aid meant for Black Saturday victims.
Food prices to soar with carbon tax
FOOD prices are set to rise under the Federal Government's carbon tax.
Silo blaze at Tarpeena
COUNTRY Fire Service crews were battling a silo fire that broke out just after midnight on Penola Rd at Tarpeena overnight.
Wonthaggi desal plant costs revealed
UPDATE: EVERY Melbourne household will have to pay more than $11,000 in water charges in the next 30 years before turning on the tap.
Aussie exports rise to $251b
GLOBAL demand for commodities will boost Australia's agricultural, mineral and energy exports by 14pc, the government's commodity researcher says.
Beekeepers fly into Canberra
AUSTRALIA'S beekeepers say they are having trouble luring politicians to help save their industry.
Reinsurers may avoid Australia
REINSURERS might bypass Australia and New Zealand after a spate of natural disasters, QBE Insurance boss Frank O'Halloran says.
Foster on show
Pictures: There was lots to see and do at the annual Foster agricultural show at the weekend.
Around the sales
Pictures: Take a look at this week's livestock sales action from Ballarat, Wycheproof, Pakenham and Wodonga.
Inglis yearling sale
Pictures: The prestigious four-day Inglis Melbourne Premier yearling sale kicked off on Monday.
Seymour expo
Pictures: Animals and artworks of all sizes were on show at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.
Land sale a disgrace
AUSTRALIA needs to hang on to its food-producing land, writes LESLIE WHITE
Water buys certainty
MORE but smaller buy-ups will help those wishing to sell, writes TONY BURKE
New grains market indicator
A NATIONWIDE indicator of the grain market's strength will soon be launched by Agfarm.
Chicory pasture plan
CHICORY has the potential to be a successful dairy pasture in Gippsland, according to an industry expert.
Locusts in the Barossa
LOCUSTS could cause problems for South Australia's Barossa Valley over the next few weeks with second-generation hoppers set to take flight.
Wunghnu player search
WUNGHNU Football Club has six days to secure enough players to prove it is a viable concern.
China drought fears
DROUGHTS have played a major role in the rise in commodity food prices during the past six months.
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Tractor joker at Ag in Action
ONE thing you can say about vintage tractor enthusiasts: they don't take themselves too seriously.