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Thursday 17 April 2025
Operation DJANGO fighting illegal exotic animal trade
Agriculture Victoria is leading a crackdown on an illegal network trading in exotic pest animals, with the aim of preventing serious biosecurity breaches.
Operation DJANGO is a joint operation between Agriculture Victoria, the Conservation Regulator and Crime Stoppers Victoria.
2025 cereal and pulse disease guides now available
Grain growers keen to review their disease management plans for winter crops this season can refer to Agriculture Victoria’s newly released 2025 disease guides for the latest information.
Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the updated guides rank varieties for disease susceptibility and provide advice on reducing disease risk. The guides are relevant for both new and commonly grown grains such as wheat, barley, oats, lentil, field pea, faba bean and chickpea.
Progressing innovative plans for Murrindindi’s future
The Victorian Government is investing in the future of the Alexandra, Taggerty, Buxton and Marysville communities through the Forestry Transition Program’s Community Development Fund.
Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence recently announced $320,000 in funding for Murrindindi Shire Council, to deliver on new projects that will help boost the local economy.
Report sick or dead birds or wildlife
High pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in poultry in the Euroa area within Strathbogie Shire. Control measures are in place to prevent further spread.
Visit the website for more information on Avian influenza.
Report any unexplained sick or dead poultry or birds to the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
The Very Fast Break is now available
The first 2025 edition of the Very Fast Break seasonal climate update video clip is now available.
2025 drought resilience scholarship opportunity -now open
The Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is committed to building capacity that enhances the future resilience of farmers and regional communities. The Vic Hub is offering 5 awards of $2,000 each to support aspiring research students in the delivery of their research.
The awards are open to students conducting research as part of Honours or post-graduate study. Researchers from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
What's On
Details about these events and more can be found our website.
Seasonal stocktake session – Benambra
Join Fiona Baker from Agriculture Victoria and Nicole Frost from Peak Pastures and Livestock for discussions on making the most of pasture, crop and stock decisions for the coming months.
Where: Benambra Recreation Reserve
When: Wednesday 23 April, 11 am – 1 pm
Topics include:
- maximising feed from crops and pasture
- options to rebuild fodder reserves
- protecting pastures in difficult seasons
- the golden rules of supplementary feeding
- animal health – what to look out for.
Lunch will be provided at this free event.
Just a Farmer - free community event
When: Friday 2 May, 5:45 - 9 pm
Where: Alexandra Shire Hall
This free community event invites everyone to come together for a special movie screening that celebrates the strength of rural communities and importantly brings awareness and spark important conversations about mental health.
Just A Farmer is a heartfelt and powerful film that captures the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of rural life.
Creating an animal health plan for cattle - Tallangatta
When: Wednesday 7 May, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Tallangatta Bowling Club, 2 Akuna Avenue, Tallangatta.
Join Agriculture Victoria and beef veterinarian Dr Ben Blomfield from the Mackinnon Project for a free workshop. At this interactive workshop, you will identify local health issues and learn about their prevention and treatment options to create an animal health plan for your herd.
An animal health plan is an important tool for farmers to minimise biosecurity risks and increase animal performance.
The role of trees in carbon farming
When: Friday 16 May, 9 am - 1 pm
Where: Alexandra Town Hall; 55 Grant Street, Alexandra
BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb Network Roadshow
Agriculture Victoria’s BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb network are hitting the road!
The 2025 Beef and Sheep Network Roadshow will bring top industry experts to four locations across Victoria, delivering the latest insights on pastures, livestock, and farm business management.
When: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Mansfield Golf Club, Mansfield.
Contacting Agriculture Victoria
Call 136 186 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call (except for mobiles and public telephones).
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service at 133 677 or visit the National Relay Service.
All contact points can be found at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
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