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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
FarmingFarming
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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
EnvironmentEnvironment
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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
FarmingFarming
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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
FarmingFarming
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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
ConservationConservation
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How two Boorool farmers are using regenerative farming to launch a sustainable beef business

How two Boorool farmers are using regenerative farming to launch a sustainable beef business

Libby and Dave Jenkin are transforming their 48 acre farm into an ecosystem that focuses on regenerative methods, good soil and quality products for all.

Jaci Hicken
FarmingFarming
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Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Never one to miss a celebration of carbs, the Gippsland Monitor was on the scene at this year's Thorpdale Potato Festival.

Jaci Hicken
FarmingFarming
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Gippsland markets highlight rich regional produce, art, food & wine

Gippsland markets highlight rich regional produce, art, food & wine

With so many art, craft and farmers markets scattered across Gippsland here's a comprehensive list.

Jacob Wallace
Cost-of-livingCost-of-living
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More crops, less profit: Why Gippsland farmers are at breaking point

More crops, less profit: Why Gippsland farmers are at breaking point

New data reveals that farmers are growing more produce while earning less.

Jacob Wallace