ETS showdown delay
THE showdown on emissions trading has been delayed at least one more day with the Federal Government indicating a final offer will not be put to the Coalition until tomorrow.
Rogue roo tries to drown dog
A MAN in Victoria has been attacked by a kangaroo that tried to drown his dog in a dam.
Negative returns for Agribusiness
THE listed Agribusiness sector has fallen short of the broader market in the past month through a difficult reporting season and a strong Australian dollar.
EU scraps dairy subsidies
THE European Union has scrapped its controversial dairy export subsidies in the wake of improving world dairy prices.
Back Paddock
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Don't Overdo Gaffs
BACK PADDOCK wonders sometimes which comes first - the name or the smartypants acronym.
Daylesford cricketer dazzles
DARRYL MacDonald says he was nothing more than "medium pace rat-power", but with 1400-plus career wickets, no one is as distinguished in Daylesford and District cricket.
Country Living
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Glazed vision at Bendigo Pottery
Australia's oldest-working pottery is fired for new success, reports SARAH HUDSON
Shore thing
Pictures: An ornamental lake is a key feature of joint properties Manyara and Manyara Springs.
Cheap goods come at a price
SAVING money by buying the cheap imported version comes at a price, says XAVIER DUFF
Oz grain price 'too high'
THE latest grain production estimates from the US Department of Agriculture indicate US and Australian grain might be overpriced on the world market.
Mileage from silage at Heywood
IT HAS been busy for Macquarie Agricultural Services at its Heywood dairy farm, but you only need to look at the silage pit to know where the time has been spent.
Acclaim for new fruit wines
NEW fruit wines have won major accolades at the Australian Fruit Wine awards before they have gone on the market.
On Farm
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Mileage from silage at Heywood
IT HAS been busy for Macquarie Agricultural Services at its Heywood dairy farm, but you only need to look at the silage pit to know where the time has been spent.



















