Farming
Gippsland chicken farmer turns 35,000 tonnes of manure into power, fertiliser, food dye
“I've always been conscious of our litter, where it goes and what to do with it.”
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Chicken poo revolution: Gippsland farmer extracts electricity, dye and fertiliser from waste
Poultry plop + water + time = methane = electricity.
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How a Thorpdale spud farmer is trialling smart new tech to save on cost and keep his potatoes healthy
“We're trying to work out ways to save water while still being productive.”
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“Every component of my life was attacked”: How misinformation generates fear and anxiety
The government says it wants to guard against false claims around renewable energy and climate change.
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Gippsland farmers feel impact of Middle East war as price of fertiliser surges
“You can get away with not doing as much for half a season ... but at some stage you've got to replace that nutrient.”
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How do you keep a herd of 280 cows in Neerim South cool during a heatwave?
“Cows are big fermentation tanks. They handle the cold a lot better than the hot.”
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Is Baw Baw Shire’s current farm zoning holding it back from tourist dollars?
A proposal to build two glamping pods sparked a lengthy debate on whether the council should approve more developments on agricultural land.
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Get a mouthful of Gippsland’s new million dollar industry: Oysters
A trial started in 2022 has been hugely successful, now there are plans to expand.
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“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.
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“$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.
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