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Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the Gippsland herd?

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the Gippsland herd?

Researchers suggest shopping around for top-notch DNA could make cattle less gassy and more profitable.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“It’s too dry to sow”: Gippsland farmers months behind schedule

“It’s too dry to sow”: Gippsland farmers months behind schedule

With water catchments under strain and crop planting months behind schedule, anomalies in weather are shifting opinion in the agricultural community.

Jacob Wallace
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“Why take that risk?” Gippsland farmer questions government's decision to let in US beef

“Why take that risk?” Gippsland farmer questions government's decision to let in US beef

The change, announced in July, means such imports will be allowed into Australia for the first time since 2003.

Jacob Wallace
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“$40,000 per turbine per year”: Wind farms offer farmers security and stability

“$40,000 per turbine per year”: Wind farms offer farmers security and stability

Lindsay Marriott said the turbines on his property have allowed him to increase productivity and upgrade old buildings.

Jacob Wallace
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Gippsland farmers lend a helping hand to drought-stricken West Vic with 14 truckloads of hay

Gippsland farmers lend a helping hand to drought-stricken West Vic with 14 truckloads of hay

A run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.

Jacob Wallace
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Glenaladale community remains concerned as minerals project moves towards test phase

Glenaladale community remains concerned as minerals project moves towards test phase

The Fingerboards mine was criticised by the state Minister for Planning in 2021 but a new proposal could go ahead.

Jacob Wallace
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“The benefits have been massive”: The solar energy system saving dairy farmers time and money in Gippsland

“The benefits have been massive”: The solar energy system saving dairy farmers time and money in Gippsland

The Clydebank couple said after energy bills skyrocketed a new solution had to be found.

Jacob Wallace
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Protests pay off – but the new emergency service levy is still a concern for Gippsland farmers

Protests pay off – but the new emergency service levy is still a concern for Gippsland farmers

The state government has paused rate increases to primary producers for 12 months – but farmers and local governments are sceptical.

Jacob Wallace
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Gippsland farmers and firefighters band together to protest new state government levy

Gippsland farmers and firefighters band together to protest new state government levy

Rallies across Victoria as CFA volunteers take their stations "offline".

Zara Cuthbertson, +1
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“It'll be burned at night on a farmer's fire”: Gippsland's hay bale dilemma

“It'll be burned at night on a farmer's fire”: Gippsland's hay bale dilemma

“If I dumped tonnes of rubbish on your front lawn, that would not be socially acceptable.”

Jacob Wallace
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"45,000 visitors over three days": How locals and politicians spent their time at Farm World 2025

"45,000 visitors over three days": How locals and politicians spent their time at Farm World 2025

The Gippsland Monitor did the rounds at Farm World, asking locals and politicians about the events importance to the region and what were their personal highlights of the agricultural fair.

Jacob Wallace
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$100M in machinery but Farm World's real value is in the conversations

$100M in machinery but Farm World's real value is in the conversations

The herds flocked to Lardner Park last week for the 57th year of Farm World. The Gippsland Monitor went along to find out what agriculture field days were all about, and how they benefit the Gippsland community.

Jaci Hicken