Farmers have been questioning who ultimately covers the costs of decommissioning renewable energy projects when they're removed or upgraded ... and have frequently been met with answers described as vague and inconsistent. And it's not JUST host families who are critiquing the current approach. Australia's Energy Infrastructure Commissioner is also calling on consistency.

In a year where many studs have cut back their offerings Deepdale Dorpers, South of Mildura, has gone the other way, lifting ram numbers and achieving a full clearance.

West Gippsland leaders are calling on the Victorian Government to support farmers as the region faces the ongoing green drought. Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss says, what is usually considered to be prime grazing land has such little moisture, farmers are using a crowbar to get through the soil.

A new export marketing strategy for Australian pears is being hailed a success. Hort Innovation has partnered with distributors in New Zealand and Canada to boost shipments of the fruit. Total export volumes increased by 80%, to more than 60 000 cases shipped.

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