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Farmers remain optimistic that the subsoil moisture received in the first six months of the year will mitigate against a potential dry El Niño finish to the season.

El Niño sowing the seeds of doubt

Grain farmers remain optimistic about a successful 2026 season, with above-average rainfall recorded during the first six months in the region, providing essential subsoil moisture

9 July, 2026

Longy students of the Show Steers Program will showcase their steers at the Longerenong College Open Day on August 9.

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See the Show Steers in action at Longerenong College Open Day

Farmers are relieved over the APVMA's decision to allow the ongoing use of paraquat; however, concerns are being raised over the future of weed control with usage restrictions being introduced over a two-year phase-in.

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Farmer's relief over paraquat ruling

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Wet June gives way to drier outlook

First recipient of the scholarship, Luke Richards has committed to exploring the structural barriers preventing soil health and natural capital improvements from being recognised in farmland valuation and insurance, two critical levers that could accelerate regenerative agriculture adoption across Australia.

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New scholarship targets soil health

Agronomy students learning flow rates for spraying.

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Longerenong hosts Agronomy Week

Originally photographed in February alongside the Wimmera Highway west of Horsham, this thick phone cable was accidentally damaged during the Natimuk fire as part of the emergency services response, and then replaced (photographed in April) with what Telstra called an “interim restoration” of a cable running above ground for a short distance. The long-term fix is yet to be determined.

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Natimuk fire exposed phone risks

With a methodology very much engaged in careful management of his 3000 maternal composite sheep and water reticulation on his Coojar property, Paradoo Prime owner, Tim Leeming was pleased to welcome the rain at this of year, and was buoyant about the current industry outlook.

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Late lambing lift: not sheepish about water management and weather timing

New Longerenong apprentice, Will Nagorcka in his first season of sewing.

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Activity ramps up at Longy

Wimmera farmer Chris Colbert is weighing up his options in light of the fuel crisis.

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Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages

Farmer Kane Sudholz, Transport owner Ken McAuliffe and Farmer Michael Sudholz face an uncertain season with fuel and fertiliser scarce due to the Middle East war.

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Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty

Minyip farmer Ryan Milgate is set to lead the Victorian Farmers Federation, stepping into the president’s role unopposed.

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Milgate elected VFF president

Longerenong College has celebrated its Class of 2025, with graduates stepping into strong demand across Australia’s agricultural sector.

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Rural

El Niño sowing the seeds of doubt

See the Show Steers in action at Longerenong College Open Day

Farmer's relief over paraquat ruling

Wet June gives way to drier outlook

New scholarship targets soil health

Longerenong hosts Agronomy Week

Natimuk fire exposed phone risks

Late lambing lift: not sheepish about water management and weather timing

Activity ramps up at Longy

Farmer weighs crop changes amid input shortages

Fire-hit farmer faces fresh fuel uncertainty

Milgate elected VFF president

Longey celebrates 2025 graduation

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