An improved season has seen a surge in sunflower plantings across Victoria. Doug Bath, of Wingeel, said yields could be hampered by a lack of summer sunshine. The sunflowers, sown in December, will be harvested in May.
Reserve Bank not worried about house prices
Reserve Bank of Australia chief Glenn Stevens says he is not "terribly troubled" about the level of house prices in Australia.
Beer and beef giveaway
IF you're a connoisseur of beef and beer - then Carlton Draught is working on something special for you.
Fonterra allows other companies to trade online
New Zealand's Fonterra will allow other dairy companies to sell products on its online trading platform, globalDairyTrade.
William to visit Vic flood areas
PRINCE William will visit Victoria's flood-affected communities later this month.
Hanson's bid doomed to fail
PAULINE Hanson appears doomed to another electoral failure as she competes for a New South Wales Upper House.
Milk war struggle for independent stores
INDEPENDENT grocery retailers have warned of fresh milk shortages due to discounting on the profitability of the dairy industry.
SA grain handling probe
A SOUTH Australian parliamentary committee will investigate the state's grain handling industry over concerns of mismanagement.
Spud growers talk about McCain prices
BALLARAT district potato growers will decide the future of their contracts with McCain Foods tonight.
DSE investigates Portland fire
A PLANNED burn that jumped containment lines near Portland in Victoria's far west at the weekend is now under control.
Victorian natural gas roll-out talks
THE Victorian Government and energy sector representatives are in talks about the roll-out of natural gas to country areas.
Windsor's vote needed for carbon tax
THE Federal Government won't be ditching its plan for a carbon tax but will be listening closely to the views of key independent MP Tony Windsor.
Wet Wimmera a success
Pictures: There was lots to see and do at the wet and muddy Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
Around the sales
Pictures: Take a look at this week's livestock sales action through the eyes of Weekly Times photographers.
Jolimont alpaca sale
Pictures: A good crowd flocked to the Jolimont Alpaca Herd Dispersal Sale at Lancefield.
Jingellic Show
Pictures: Fine weather, a picturesque ground and plenty of exhibitors made for a successful Jingellic Show.
Lack of funding for rural students
RURAL university students face greater expenses than their city cousins, and should be compensated, writes CHRISTOPHER BANTICK
Take stock of grain yields
WITH one of the most frustrating harvests on record almost in the silo, it is time to take stock of how varieties performed.
Gippy Milk rising to top
LONGWARRY Food Park's retail milk brand has increased its sales each week since its launch late last year.
Locusts swarms expected
LOCUST swarms are expected through Victoria's North East and the Wimmera by the end of this week.
Lake Eildon hot for redfin
ON the freshwater scene, Gary Constantine reports redfin averaging about 1-1.3kg are being caught in good numbers in Lake Eildon on pink Tassie Devil lures trolled behind a paravane.
Table-grape sales boost
GOOD fruit would command high prices in China, table-grape growers were told last week.
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