Helping Victorian farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods and bushfires are all in a day’s work for this experienced man of the land.
Agriculture & Biosecurity
These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.
Jason amongst the field
Award-winning research scientist has finger on the pulse
Jason Brand uses his passion for pulses to inform award-winning research that benefits growers and agronomists.
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Turning up the dial on fruit production
In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.
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Researchers fast heading towards carbon neutral dairy farm
Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.
Collection of blush pears
Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets
Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.
Bowl of cherries on wooden table
A fruitful cherry season, in spite of the challenges
Koala Cherries did a massive pivot to get cherries to dining tables this summer.
Chau Tran with Bio Colostrum products
Vitamin business booms for Melbourne Vietnamese migrant
Nominated by the Victorian Government for a business migration visa, Chau Tran has launched an export company, working with South Gippsland Dairy.
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Meet Dr Kyla Finlay, Victoria’s Locust Commissioner
Locust plagues may sound biblical but they’re a real and present threat to Aussie farmers.
Drone flying in the parkland
Swooping in to improve healthcare access in regional Victoria
Where fast & safe medical testing has become more important than ever, now is the time to improve how we deliver medical supplies. Why not use drones?
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Keeping watch for plant pests key for biosecurity
Agriculture Victoria scientists are keeping our state’s $3.2 billion agricultural sector safe from plant pests. Here’s how.
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Weed spotters protect our native plants and ecosystems
As 2020 is the inaugural International Year of Plant Health, we chat with ‘Weed Spotter’ Tricia Stewart about why protecting plants is vital.
Drone footage of a herd of sheep
Farmers add ‘drone pilot’ to skill set
Can the hovering of a drone replace the attentive eye of a farmer? Agriculture Victoria discuss a new trial which aims to find out the answer.
Finalists for Victorian Rural Women awards
Inspiring Victorian finalists in 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
We meet the four finalists to find out about their projects and how they help create connection and resilience in rural Victorian communities.
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Rebuilding Mallacoota’s abalone plant after the bushfires
VIDEO: Work is underway to rebuild Mallacoota’s iconic abalone processing plant, which was destroyed by bushfires in January.
Bees in a hive
After the fires: beehive recovery
How are we helping bees affected by heat and smoke from the bushfires? Victoria’s Chief Plant Health Officer, Dr Rosa Crnov responds.
Two men smiling at camera while sorting crates of medical supplies
Volunteer vets lend a hand in fire-affected communities
Agriculture Victoria welcomed support from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) to help farmers impacted by this summer’s fires.
Bunch of red cherries on a tree
Cherry picking for the export market
We visit a bustling cherry farm in the Yarra Valley to learn about the hero fruit of summer.
’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank
Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over
