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Watch our focus on spring webinar series

Focus on – Livestock health and nutrition The Beef Sheep Network’s ‘Focus On – Spring’ webinar series began last month with presentations on livestock health and nutrition from Livestock Industry Development Officer Nick Linden...

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Hay and grain reports

The hay and grain reports are commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of hay and grain markets in each region. Reports are updated 40 weeks per year and can...

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Hay Quality: Is it good enough?

Bushfires and dry seasonal conditions have led to strong demand in hay supplies with many generous donations being distributed to those in need.  However, with hay quality varying more than most other types of supplements, an important question is whether it’s the best feed for livestock, especially when pasture is limiting and winter approaches.  Agriculture Victoria Livestock...

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Bushfire recovery and resources

For farmers affected by the Victorian bushfires the Agriculture Victoria emergency web page provides information on latest support and grants available; practical recovery information such as protecting water supplies and pasture recovery, plus other...

Agriculture Victoria - Feeding Livestock Cows

Is stock water an issue this summer?

We’ve updated the site to include more resources to help estimate, manage and monitor stock water.  Access the Agriculture Victoria Farm Water Calculator Calculate how much water your stock are likely to need over...