Last Updated: December 24, 2013

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2013 ANNUAL

WHILE some suffered a bruising, the stars of 2013 made every post a winner. Read more in The Weekly Times 2013 Annual.

'I'm no redneck' - Joyce

BARNABY_JOYCE

BARNABY Joyce has lashed out at the lack of "informed" debate over foreign investment issues, denying slurs that he's a "redneck".

Duck slaughter reward offered

duck shooting

THE Coalition Against Duck Shooting will offer reward in return for information that leads to a conviction for a waterbird slaughter.

Fertiliser prices to rise

INCITEC PIVOT EARNS

FARMERS can expect fertiliser prices to rise next year.

Dollar key to agriculture

aussie dollar

THE Federal Government needs to structure policy around bringing down the Aussie dollar.

Libs split on SPC aid

SPC

SPC Ardmona workers and Goulburn Valley fruit growers face an anxious Christmas as federal Cabinet squabbles over funding.

Landmark defends changes

cattle

LANDMARK has rejected suggestions its livestock division has lost its importance in the restructure of the agribusiness.

It's a sweet gig being Santa

HOW tricky is it to find a Santa in the festive season?

Bumper WA crop

A NEW record has been set for receivals to West Australian bulk handler CBH Group.

Food rating system nuts

FRESH produce doesn't automatically receive a perfect score in a new star rating system.

Interesting time ahead for dairy

GLOBAL dairy prices are expected to hold at current levels before easing.

Register will help educate

GrainCorop silo

REGIONAL Australians have long had to contend with views and observations of those looking in from the outside.

VFF fronts the fight

VFF opinion

THE Victorian Farmers Federation has plenty of clout, writes PETER TUOHEY

Bumper WA crop

crop

A NEW record has been set for receivals to West Australian bulk handler CBH Group.

Elders admits horrible year

Elders

BY ITS own admission, 2013 has been a horrible year for agribusiness Elders.

Bega philosophical about WCB bid

Bega

CONSOLIDATION of the dairy industry must not come at any cost, according to Bega Cheese boss Barry Irvin.

Latest livestock sales

Livestock sales

THIS week's cattle and sheep sale dates.

Ballarat, Dec 20: Prices flatten

Ballarat Beef Cattle Sale

THERE was no Christmas rush for cattle at Ballarat, with prices generally lower than recent store sales.

Wangaratta, Dec 20: Price rise

sale

STEER prices picked up at Wangaratta store sale today, but females continued to be tough to sell.

National weather

Poll of the week

Do you agree with the Nationals' stance on GrainCorp?
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Du Jardin wins dressage title

THE Grand Hall at the Olympia Horse Show, London was awash with emotion as the final scores came in for the FEI World Cup Dressage Freestyle.

Weekly Times Horse news

Bendigo Shetland Show fun

horse

IT’S always the gathering of the clans at the annual all Shetland Show at Bendigo each year.

Du Jardin posts winning score

horses

THERE were few surprises at the Olympia Christmas Horse Show in London when the final scores were posted for the Grand Prix competition.

Tatong, Swanpool in footy fight

Tatong

TWO country football clubs have vowed to pull the pin on next season if their bid to switch leagues fails.

Register helps foreign investment debate

GrainCorop silo

REGIONAL Australians have long had to contend with views and observations of those looking in from the outside.

Chemical tape cut

chemical

DRAFT legislation to remove "duplicative and unnecessary red tape" for users of ag and vet chemicals has been introduced.

A thirst for something new

Trentham Estate

WINEMAKERS at Trentham Estate have struck success with new wine varieties, writes SANDRA GODWIN

The Girl in the Yellow Vest

STRUCTURAL engineer Emily faces the grim reality of her life at a friend's wedding.

Weekly Times Travel News

Cundall: Thrive to survive

apple

SOME plants are remarkably versatile. They seem to be able to withstand almost everything our weather can throw at them.

Cundall: Best pest solutions

Peter Cundall weeds

WE NEED to dig deep to rid ourselves of weeds that can choke gardens to death

Secret gardens of the Dandenongs

Dandenongs - Craig Parsons

IT'S all within a mere 10km radius, or thereabouts.

Jeremy Vincent: Seafood balls

Foodpics

IT'S NOT a good idea to plan to cook with leftover seafood at any time.

Sextet casserole

Mince

BETTY Winter of Gordon sent in this great recipe for sextet casserole.

Jeremy Vincent: Pancakes

Chocolate Pancakes

PANCAKES are a symbol of leisure.

2013 ANNUAL

WHILE some suffered a bruising, the stars of 2013 made every post a winner. Read more in The Weekly Times 2013 Annual.

Weekly Times Back Paddock

Koala's shear surprise

Koala in shearing shed

WAL Dyer, from Digby, had a surprise visitor when he turned up in his shed one Monday morning recently to start shearing.

Paddock Bomb a standout

Paddock bomb - Rob Hulley

WE KNOW the Paddock Bomb of the Year competition is over, but here's a late entry from Rob Hulley, from Everton.

Laughing gear: Christmas giggles

Laughing gear

IT WAS a romantic full moon and Pedro and Rosita were sitting outside.

Feast on the valley

Moorabool Valley vines

MOORABOOL is giving the Yarra a run for its money, writes JOHANNA LEGGATT

Aboard for trip abroad

Travel

TODAY we can announce the tour guides for The Weekly Times Travel Club, hand-picked from this newspaper's editorial team.

River of romance

Avignon Bridge and Popes Palace

DISCOVER the delights of Europe on this luxurious river cruise to must-see spots

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